Chief Judge Janet DiFiore, during her weekly coronavirus update today, said that as the state court system moves forward into a “new and better normal” many types of virtual proceedings and services will become “permanent features” of court operations even after the pandemic subsides. DiFiore did not specify yet what types of proceedings would likely … Continued
A talkative and combative litigator looking for a pound of flesh is unlikely to succeed in mediation. An attentive attorney who treats opposing counsel with respect from the first introduction is, however, likely to succeed. Panelists discussed the soft skills and proven techniques that help lawyers better handle mediations on the CLE webinar, “Effective Mediation … Continued
The association is considering alternative space because its needs have changed, and it can no longer absorb the costs of ownership of a building that it does not own.
The first week in May marks a flurry of activity as the Legislature reviews bills and looks to fine tune the language of a proposal before final versions are advanced. The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) has been hard at work advocating in support of its legislative priorities and sections and committees. One development … Continued
The timing of the current lease expiration, and lessons learned from the pandemic, compel us to examine and transform how NYSBA does business, maximize its reach and, most importantly, improve how it attracts and serves its members in the next decade and beyond.
The decisions we will have to make going forward are of the utmost importance as we strive to make sure that the good work we do benefits the majority of our members.
More than 70 state civil and criminal jury trials are scheduled to begin this week across New York, the largest number since the beginning of the pandemic, said Chief Judge Janet DiFiore during her weekly coronavirus update today.
As the legal community celebrated Law Day, New York State Bar Association President Scott M. Karson said that our courts provide a “check and balance” on the fountain of misinformation and hostility polluting our political environment, and that the courts also provide a haven where truth and civility still matter.
The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) is honoring lawyers, law firms, a law student and a law school clinic that have provided extraordinary pro bono service to those in need in the face of unprecedented challenges over the past year.
As more and more of the economy moves into the electronic and online world, so must law firms adapt to serving clients in the digital space.