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Improving Taxpayer Engagement in a Politically Charged Environment Among Challenges Facing IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel

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Moving the department into a more user-friendly technological atmosphere in a politically challenging environment is among the most pressing issues for the Internal Revenue Service, IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel told hundreds of tax lawyers gathered for the New York State Bar Association’s Annual Meeting. Werfel, who assumed his position nearly a year ago, engaged in … Continued

New York State Bar Association Commends Gov. Kathy Hochul on Proposal To Eliminate Cap on Supreme Court Justices, Other State of The State Initiatives

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New York State Bar Association President Richard C. Lewis issued the following statement about Gov. Kathy Hochul’s State of the State: “Gov. Kathy Hochul has rightly advanced a forward-thinking agenda that prioritizes protecting New Yorkers at a time of great uncertainty and challenges. The New York State Bar Association commends and is allied with the … Continued

Two Renowned Members of the Bench To Receive Judicial Section Awards at The New York State Bar Association’s Annual Meeting

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Two beloved judges who have dedicated their careers to selflessly improving the lives of New Yorkers will be honored at a luncheon at the New York Hilton Midtown on Friday, Jan. 19, during the New York State Bar Association’s Annual Meeting. The association’s Judicial Section will recognize Justice James P. Murphy with its Distinguished Jurist … Continued

World-Renowned Experts, Prominent Panelists To Discuss the Impact of Artificial Intelligence at the 2024 Presidential Summit

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ChatGPT failed the Unified Bar Exam in December of 2022, and less than four months later its descendant, GPT-4, scored in the top 10th percentile and completed the test in less than six minutes. That news has stirred excitement and worry while provoking debate surrounding what the accelerating growth of Artificial Intelligence means for the … Continued

NYSBA President Richard Lewis Praises the Commission on Legislative, Judicial & Executive Compensation for Recommending an Increase in Judicial Salaries

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Richard Lewis, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement about the Commission on Legislative, Judicial & Executive Compensation approval of its report for increased judicial salaries: “Judicial compensation reflects the value that we place upon the critical work that our judges perform. A properly funded judiciary is the foundation of … Continued

Emmy Award Winning Multi-Media Journalist and Attorney Discusses Three Centuries of Unsung Black Female Leaders

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Emmy Award winning civil rights attorney Gloria J. Browne-Marshall’s inspiration for her latest book derives from the leadership qualities of 21st century Black female leaders. They were often hidden in the shadows because the social norms of previous eras hindered their opportunities. This is among the many insights Browne-Marshall offered the audience while being interviewed … Continued