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New York State Bar Association Condemns Executive Orders Punishing Lawyers for Representing Causes the Trump Administration Doesn’t Like

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Domenick Napoletano, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement about the Trump administration’s retaliation against lawyers who represent causes the president does not like: “The Executive Orders attacking lawyers and law firms for doing their jobs – which include representing any cause the president doesn’t like — threaten to upend … Continued

What ADR Professionals Should Know About the Regulation of AI in Insurance Underwriting

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As artificial intelligence continues to draw our attention, imagination and concern, this article focuses on the laws and regulations that have been adopted to begin to regulate the use of this technology in the insurance industry. These initiatives identify the concerns of regulators in connection with artificial intelligence and insurance. This article offers alternative dispute … Continued

Justice Meets Algorithms: The Rise of Gen AI in Law Firms

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Integrating generative artificial intelligence (gen AI) into law firms presents a transformative opportunity to enhance efficiency, accuracy and client service. However, this integration must be approached thoughtfully, adhering to ethical guidelines and being mindful of potential risks. Notable Misuses of Gen AI in Law In one notorious case, a New York attorney faced sanctions after … Continued

Estate Planning for Artists: How To Plan and Protect Your Legacy

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Artist Estate Planning – Plan Early and Often News articles abound about the epic legal battles over the right to control the estates of blue-chip artists, especially if they left behind fortunes to accompany the art and prestigious foundations that manage those artists’ legacies. However, for the vast majority of artists – even successful, respected … Continued

Don’t Get Fooled by Deepfakes

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The technology to create deepfakes is getting more and more sophisticated. With a click of a button, nearly anyone can falsify evidence – including photographs, video, and audio. A panel hosted by the New York State Bar Association delved into what attorneys should know about the technology behind deepfakes, including generative artificial intelligence, as well … Continued

Profiles in Leadership: Past President David M. Schraver

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What made you become involved and stay with the New York State Bar Association? I joined the New York State Bar Association, as well as my local bar association and the ABA, when I was first admitted to the bar. I have always felt that being a member of the bar association is part of … Continued

NYSBA Report Looks at Challenges for Lawyers Who Want To Serve in Public Office

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The New York State Bar Association has issued a report entitled “How an Attorney’s Professional Activities Affect Consideration of the Attorney for Judicial and Political Positions: A Framework for Citizens.”[1] The report addresses the possibility and extent to which a lawyer’s prior activities could have a practical impact on the later consideration of the lawyer … Continued