New York State Bar Association President Scott M. Karson Issues Statement Regarding U.S. Presidential Election Certification
We condemn the siege of the U.S. Capitol by a violent and unruly mob in the strongest possible terms.
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A Case Management Software Built for 2021
In response to the emerging challenges sweeping the legal industry in 2020, MyCase released a number of features that helped attorneys and supporting staff work full-time from anywhere, engage clients virtually, and continue to get paid promptly with zero disruption to business.
Some Measure of Comfort in 2021: Changes to the Power of Attorney Law
New changes to the power of attorney law, taking effect in June, will hopefully give New Yorkers some measure of comfort in 2021. This was a key message delivered by NYSBA President Scott Karson on his most recent WAMC commentary. “At a time when so much is uncertain, it is gratifying to finally realize our … Continued
I Won’t Download an App to My Work Phone and Other Resolutions for the New Year
Using devices or software outside of the control of your firm’s IT Department, better described as Shadow IT, is seen as risky by information security and management professionals. However, it is not seen as so risky that it cannot be properly managed.
From the Great Plague to COVID-19, Pandemics Have Upsides
If not for COVID-19, the court system might never have pivoted to virtual court appearances and an even heavier reliance on judicial settlement conferences.
Go to Bed: The Ethics of Exhausted Lawyering
During my first week of fatherhood, I was not feeling my sharpest and 3:00 a.m diaper changes were getting the best of me. After years of late-night filings to meet expedited deadlines and sleepless nights during long trials, I thought I had been preparing for this moment my whole career. I was sorely mistaken. My wife, board-certified … Continued
What Are You Risking With Everyday File Storage?
There are three key areas that every lawyer can explore when given the opportunity to adopt a new tool: cost, governance abilities, document organization.
Trials in Fiction and Film: Can Reality Compete?
Reality and fiction are not the same. Fiction represents an author’s shaping, focusing and changing reality to tell a story. Trouble comes when fictional trial scenes start to impact real trials. Memorable fiction and drama involving lawyers usually contains a trial scene. There are obvious reasons for this: trials are invariably depicted as exciting dialectic … Continued
Citizenship Question Removed From Bar Application
Good afternoon Members, During her weekly coronavirus update today, Chief Judge Janet DiFiore announced that the four departments of the New York State Unified Court System’s Appellate Division have removed the question from the bar application that inquires into an applicant’s citizenship and immigration status. “Citizenship is not a prerequisite for admission to the bar … Continued
How Lawyers are Optimizing Cash Flow and Workflow
The convenience of paying for your services online goes a long way in fostering satisfaction in your clients. But what’s in it for you? How does an online payment tool help make your workday easier, save you time, or deliver valuable business insights? Here, we’ll dig into both process and operational benefits to see how … Continued