It’s been a little over a year since Chief Judge Rowan Wilson was sworn in as the chief judge of the State of New York. In this short time, the state’s highest court has seen changes in how the court operates and the number of appeals it hears. The Miranda Warnings Roundtable, which was released … Continued
Lawyers and scholars have relied on the New York State Bar Association’s ethics opinions to navigate tricky ethical and legal issues since 1952. But now, for the first time, members can buy a fully searchable electronic volume of more than two decades of opinions in a new reference book. “This new volume will make our … Continued
Overview: ‘A Duty of Loyalty’ Almost 40 years ago, the United States Supreme Court acknowledged that a criminal defense counsel’s duty to represent a client is not without limits. The court wrote, “that duty is limited to legitimate, lawful conduct compatible with the very nature of a trial as a search for truth.”[i] Nevertheless, this … Continued
“I had never been to section events where I was more warmly welcomed,” recalls new chair Jill Pilgrim when thinking back to attending her first Dispute Resolution event years ago. Now, as section chair, Pilgrim is committed to building on the group’s reputation for being open, welcoming and social. To that end, the section hosted … Continued
On June 28, 2024, the United States Supreme Court issued a 6-3 decision in City of Grant’s Pass v. Johnson,[1] holding that a municipality’s enforcement of an ordinance banning camping on public property against individuals experiencing homelessness does not violate those individuals’ constitutional rights. In a nutshell, the majority overruled a contrary decision of the … Continued
The enormous increase in international transactions in goods and services has had a substantial impact on the need for dispute resolution mechanisms around the world. Cross-border transactions have grown significantly in recent years. Regarding business-to-business (B2B) transactions, encompassing goods and services, in the three months ending in May of 2024 compared to the three months … Continued
Your brand is your reputation in the legal community and by extension the community at large. Establishing and building a brand communicates your strengths and value in the marketplace. Sarah Gold, founder of the Gold Law Firm, recently held a continuing legal education course to train both new and seasoned attorneys on the best practices … Continued
How can you maximize every minute? Which features do you need to ensure long-term financial success while delighting clients? Below, we cover the top five technology features that can help you ensure sustainable growth at every stage of your firm’s journey. 5 Tech Features to Make the Most of Your Time 1. Online Payments The … Continued
The U.S. Supreme Court continues to make news with its decisions this spring on issues from presidential immunity to the role federal agencies play in making and enforcing government regulations. The Miranda Warnings Roundtable tackled these and other questions during a lively podcast this month. The full episode is available below, on Apple and Google … Continued
The associate executive director of the New York State Bar Association, Kathy Suchocki, began a new role as the president-elect of the Association of Continuing Legal Education this week. The legal education association’s mission is to serve professionals in the field through leadership, community, education and development. It boasts members in the United States, Canada, … Continued