When private vendors bid for government work, their contracts usually include a standard clause for termination “without cause” or “for convenience” by the agency. This clause is not negotiated, but rather compelled and usually set forth in standard appendices. The power of termination enables governments to act flexibly, responding to budgetary or funding issues or … Continued
Justice Brian Burns, the new presiding member of the Judicial Section, wants to see more decorum in the profession and hopes to expose more law school students to careers in the judiciary. He has an internship for law school students in his own chambers and points to the Judicial Mentorship Program and the Rural Pathways … Continued
On Feb. 17, New York State corrections officers went on an unauthorized strike and demanded safer working conditions. One of their complaints was that the rules around solitary confinement, which went into effect in 2022, created dangerous conditions and prevented them from being able to adequately do their jobs. This article will examine the passage … Continued
As a matter of course, court decisions on major issues evolve over time, in piecemeal fashion. The reasons are obvious: cases begin at a lower court and are filed at different times under different circumstances, while decisions are limited to the facts at hand, often leaving questions about broader applicability to be decided by higher … Continued
New York Judiciary Law Section 90(10) mandates that all disciplinary proceedings be closed to the public unless and until public discipline is imposed. This longstanding policy of confidentiality for disciplinary proceedings and documents, rooted in the history of New York’s bar, limits the reputational harm to attorneys subjected to unfounded complaints, promotes trust in the … Continued
Introduction In April 2023, music streaming platforms witnessed an unprecedented phenomenon: a song titled “Heart on My Sleeve” went viral, seemingly featuring a collaboration between superstars Drake and The Weeknd.[1] The track amassed millions of plays before listeners discovered the shocking truth that neither artist had participated in its creation. Instead, an anonymous producer known … Continued
The landscape of college athletics continues to change at an unprecedented rate. Name, image and likeness has opened the flow of compensation to student-athletes at all levels. Up until recently, payments for NIL have only been allowed through entities not associated with a university. However, a new era emerged on June 6 when Judge Claudia … Continued
New York State Bar Association President Kathleen Sweet issued the following statement in response to the Legislature passing S5083(Sepulveda)/A5898(Tapia), which is known as the Death Gamble bill: “By passing this bill, the Legislature has reaffirmed its commitment to equity in our public retirement system. The legislation offers judges who are still serving the ability to … Continued
Meeting rising client expectations does not have to entirely depend on AI software and complex practice management systems. They have their place, but more mundane items including Microsoft Word and popular billing software can also streamline an attorney’s workflow. A recent continuing legal education program geared toward law students focused on the array of available … Continued
Facial recognition technology has pushed its way into everyday life. Most users open their phones with facial scanners and think nothing of it. Facial recognition technology has been used at airport security and security lines at basketball games. It is at the forefront of the entertainment industry as more venues have started to implement the … Continued