A New York State Bar Association task force is recommending removing age-related bias from job applications, training older workers in new technologies, and increasing penalties for employers who discriminate. The association’s governing body, the House of Delegates, adopted a report from its Task Force on Ageism in the Legal Profession on Saturday. The 50+ and … Continued
As Americans are bombarded by information, they need tools and resources to sort fact from fiction. To that end, the New York State Bar Association hosted an all-day convocation on the necessity of media literacy, and how the legal profession can help the public understand and participate in civic life in order to protect the … Continued
A federal law to protect the habitats of endangered species is at risk, but New York State has its own laws to lessen the impact on local animals. The New York State Bar Association recently hosted a Continuing Legal Education course explaining the Trump administration’s proposed changes to regulations that implement the Endangered Species Act … Continued
The Attorney Emeritus Program is celebrating 15 years of helping New Yorkers in need. A reception honoring the attorney-volunteers and host organizations of this pro bono program will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 18 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Albany Law School. Those interested in attending can register at this link. The New … Continued
Same-sex couples have a lot to consider when separating – especially if they started their relationship before states enacted marriage equality laws. The New York State Bar Association recently hosted a Continuing Legal Education course on the challenges facing same-sex couples as they try to end relationships and figure out dividing property and child custody. … Continued
Attorneys working at startups must be creative, resourceful, and thoughtful – as they are often the first legal hire. But they have the chance to build the future of their company and create a unique role. The New York State Bar Association recently hosted a program discussing what attorneys working at startup companies can expect. … Continued
Recently imposed tariffs on Brazilian goods are creating uncertainty for companies in both Brazil and the United States. Increases on the cost of exporting goods has left industries scrambling. The New York State Bar Association hosted a seminar discussing the rapidly changing landscape of trade and commerce and how companies and governments are responding. The … Continued
The New York State Bar Association is hosting a global conference in October in Hamburg, Germany, that will feature speakers from all over the world including Cairo, Athens, Tokyo, Milan, Lisbon, Seoul, Glasgow, Kyiv, Mexico City, Buenos Aires, São Paulo, Paris, Montréal, and Toronto. U.S. lawyers from Chicago, San Francisco, Hartford, Richmond and Washington, D.C., … Continued
Attorneys looking to retire and sell their practices have a lot to consider. The New York State Bar Association recently hosted a webinar to discuss the many factors that go into the successful sale of a law firm, including the personal and financial aspects. Darren Wurz, a financial strategist, managing partner at Wurz Financial Services, … Continued
Artificial intelligence tools can help during interactions with clients, but attorneys must make sure the programs used are private and secure. The New York State Bar Association recently hosted a webinar delving into the promise and pitfalls of using AI tools for client meetings. More than 430 people attended. The speakers were: Alexander Paykin, principal … Continued