Governor Hochul has vetoed a proposed law banning noncompete agreements, legislation that had the potential to disrupt years of labor law practice in New York.[1] The law would have covered all individuals – i.e., individuals performing work or services for an organization who are in a position of economic dependence on that organization – and … Continued
On a frigid Saturday in January, the ballroom at the Hilton Hotel in Midtown Manhattan was wall to wall with attorneys and their supporters all present to honor the best in prosecution, criminal defense and the judiciary. The Criminal Justice Section of the New York State Bar Association honored Judge Matthew D’Emic, a pioneer who … Continued
Supporters of the New York Equal Rights Amendment to the state constitution outlined their hopes and fears in the runup to the statewide ballot referendum in November. The panel discussion, “Each One Reach One,” focused on the grassroots organizing needed to win ratification of the amendment. The amendment would enshrine rights for women, transgender individuals … Continued
The New York State Bar Association’s House of Delegates, its governing body, voted today to support passage of a bill that would allow terminally ill people in New York to take medication that would end their lives. The Medical Aid in Dying bill (A995a/S2445) includes safeguards such as mandatory evaluations of a person’s decision-making capacity, … Continued
Dear Colleagues: We are being confronted by modern and historical issues that are impeding the ability of lawyers to practice. Some of these matters arise from the complexities of burgeoning technology and others are rooted in more practical causes. For lawyers to operate more efficiently, we’d like to see court rules further simplified and made … Continued
Judge Matthew D’Emic, a pioneer who expanded mental health courts in New York State, will receive the New York State Bar Association’s Vincent E. Doyle Jr. Award on Jan. 20 during the association’s Annual Meeting. The Criminal Justice Section is also honoring the Chemung County district attorney and four other attorneys. D’Emic, who serves as … Continued
Former New York Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney will kick off the Women in Law Section program on the Equal Rights Amendment at the New York State Bar Association’s Annual Meeting at the Hilton Midtown in New York City on Thursday, Jan. 18. The program, “Each One Reach One – Educating Our Community About the ERA,” will … Continued
The New York State Bar Association Committee on Leadership Development is profiling the association’s leaders in a series of articles that will appear on the website. In each profile, we examine the path they took to become a leader, the mentors that inspired them and the beliefs that made them successful. We hope these interviews … Continued
Bridget Mary McCormack was still on the bench, serving as chief justice of the Michigan Supreme Court, when ChatGPT was released. She says it only took a few days for her to realize that “something pretty significant was happening, and it was going to impact the legal profession very quickly.” McCormack made it her business … Continued
Katherine B. Forrest, partner in the litigation department and co-chair of the Digital Technology Group at Paul, Weiss, is a leading national expert on artificial intelligence and its impacts – both current and future – on the legal system. She has lectured and written extensively on the subject, including two books, the most recent of … Continued