Author: Alexandre Petraglia [ADMIN]

Ethics Opinion 1275: Disciplinary Authority and Choice of Law; Immigration Practice

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Opinion 1275 (10/23/2024) Topic:  Disciplinary Authority and Choice of Law; Immigration Practice Digest: A lawyer admitted to practice in New York who principally practices before federal immigration courts in another state must comply with any reporting obligations in that state’s Rules of Professional Conduct. Rules: 8.3(a), 8.5(a) & (b) FACTS: The Inquirer is admitted to … Continued

New York State Bar Association Mourns the Death of Supreme Court Justice Dawn Jiménez-Salta

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Domenick Napoletano, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement about the death of New York State Supreme Court Justice Dawn Jiménez-Salta: “I am deeply hurt by the tragic passing of Supreme Court Justice Dawn Jiménez-Salta, whom I’ve known, and I worked with, for some thirty years. As an adversary, she … Continued

4 AI-Powered Hacks to Maximize Law Firm Productivity

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Whether your firm is looking to automate routine tasks or streamline traditionally time-intensive operations, AI empowers legal professionals to reclaim time and focus on higher-value activities, like delivering outstanding outcomes for clients. Below are four AI-powered strategies that help law firms overcome common challenges and boost efficiency. Challenge 1: Sifting Through Lengthy Documents Are you … Continued

SEC Commissioner Speaks Boldly on Cryptocurrency Regulation

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Securities and Exchange Commissioner Hester Peirce spoke forcefully in support of common-sense regulation and an improved registration process for cryptocurrency at the New York State Bar Association’s Global Conference in Seoul, South Korea. Appearing by video conference, Peirce outlined the flaws in the current regulatory regime, calling it too focused on enforcement without support for … Continued