USA v. Holmes: Why Lawyer-Directors Are a Bad Idea
Many (but not all) of the foregoing miscues (ethical and otherwise) could have been avoided if Boies had not put on a director hat.
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NYSBA Announces 2021 Howard A. Levine Award Winners
Karen Crandall of Schenectady, attorney for children, and Sullivan County Family Court Judge Mark Meddaugh are the winners of the Howard A. Levine Award for Excellence in Juvenile Justice and Child Welfare.
The Gender Recognition Act: Progress for Transgender and Nonbinary New Yorkers
Come December 2021, those seeking to legally change their name and gender designation will no longer be subject to an antiquated requirement that has left many individuals reluctant to come forward for fear of inviting public ridicule, scorn and even physical violence.
Chief Judge Responds to Mandatory Vaccination Lawsuits
Chief Judge Janet DiFiore, during her coronavirus update today, responded to the pending lawsuits from several unions challenging the state court system’s mandatory vaccination requirement.
Annual Review of New Criminal Justice Legislation 2021
This article contains the annual review of new legislation amending the penal law, criminal procedure law and related statutes.
Free Legal Assistance Available for People Impacted by the Remnants of Hurricane Ida in New York
A toll-free legal assistance hotline is available to those affected by the severe storms and flooding caused by Hurricane Ida between September 1st through September 3rd, 2021.
6 Ways Lawyers Can Minimize Outstanding Receivables
LawPay’s strategic billing tips can help your firm increase revenue by reducing outstanding receivables and optimizing collection rates.
NYSBA President’s Arbitration Ruling Marks Decisive Defeat for Trump Administration
The arbitrator in the case, T. Andrew Brown, who is also the New York State Bar Association president, found that the NDA was too vague to enforce and that it would have imposed an “unreasonable” obligation on Newman “to never say anything remotely critical of Mr. Trump, his family, or his or family members’ businesses, for the rest of her life.”
Young Lawyers Debate the Future of Law Firms
A major obstacle looms on the horizon as the pandemic recedes: recruiting and retaining the next generation of superstar lawyers. The key to appeal to that generation is technology just as it is in securing and engaging clients.
President-elect Candidate Statement: Richard Lewis
I believe that NYSBA can become stronger and far more vibrant if we focus on helping our membership deal with the nuts and bolts of everyday practice.