You have a client in Europe who needs to sign a document before a notary public. Generally, you would instruct your client to appear before the United States Embassy for notarial services similar to the functions of a New York notary public. What would happen if your client was in a country where there is … Continued
To the Forum: The Jones Company needs advice on a real estate transaction that has complicated federal and local tax ramifications. The company is considering hiring one of the following: Archie Anderson is both a New York-admitted attorney and a CPA. Anderson has separate websites for his work as an attorney and as an accountant, … Continued
Sherry Levin Wallach, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement about Gov. Kathy Hochul’s selection of Judge Rowan Wilson as chief judge and her announcement that she intends to nominate Caitlin Halligan as associate judge of the Court of Appeals to replace Wilson: “Judge Rowan D. Wilson is brilliant, conscientious, … Continued
Artificial intelligence has already proven that it will alter many industries, including the legal profession. In fact, a wide range of legal tasks are already being automated, and naturally, a mountain of ethical issues will require thoughtful debate and examination. In March of 2023, Bill Gates declared AI the “most important advance in technology since … Continued
Sherry Levin Wallach, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement: “The mission of the New York State Bar Association is to protect the rule of law and to facilitate the administration of justice. President Trump’s attacks on the impartiality of the judiciary and his accusation that Manhattan District Attorney Alvin … Continued
People aged 65 and older represented 16% of the population in 2019 but are expected to grow to be 21.6% of the population by 2040.[1] As a result, there is an increase in medical debt.[2] And with an increase in debt per household,[3] many clients ask and are worried if they will be responsible to … Continued
The New York State Bar Association delivered its ratings of the seven candidates under consideration to be the state’s chief judge to Gov. Kathy Hochul today. The seven candidates were selected by the Commission on Judicial Nomination to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Chief Judge Janet DiFiore. The New York State Bar … Continued
Long-lasting chemicals are damaging the environment, but federal and state regulators are attempting to undo the harm. New standards and regulations for contamination mitigation were the topic of a recent Continuing Legal Education course hosted by the Environmental and Energy Law Section of the New York State Bar Association. The featured speakers were Kieran McCarthy, … Continued
A closer look at protecting your family and finances Some Practical Information about Life and Disability Insurance Life insurance — The “new” must-have Some are calling it a life insurance buying spree: Sales of policies jumped 20% in 2021, to levels not seen in decades.† It’s easy to understand why. During times of uncertainty, people … Continued
Futuristic user interface concept. Graphical User Interface(GUI). Head up Display(HUD). Internet of things. The emergence of decentralized digital technology is set to reshape the practice of law, and the New York State Bar Association is helping lawyers and other professionals prepare for the wide-reaching implications. In an interim report approved by the association’s House of … Continued