What has always impressed me about our association is its ability to bring leaders together for a common cause. They selflessly and promptly answer our call, no matter their political views, because they believe in the legal system and are not afraid to confront difficult issues. This is a lost art in many circles, but … Continued
Attorney General Merrick Garland spoke at the American Bar Association’s Annual Meeting in Denver, Colorado on August 7. His remarks are below. Good morning. Thank you, Chair Vance, for that generous introduction and for inviting me to speak to the House of Delegates. Since I became Attorney General in 2021, the Justice Department has had … Continued
California Lawyers Association (CLA) Executive Director Oyango Snell, NYSBA President Richard Lewis, CLA President Jeremy Evans, NYSBA General Counsel and NYSBA Past President David Miranda, NYSBA Past President Andrew Brown and NYSBA Executive Director Pamela McDevitt at the ABA Meeting in Denver. The New York State Bar Association is joining lawyers across the country to … Continued
We can be our own worst enemies when we use technology because its familiarity can put us in denial about its risks and shortcomings. Using a standard Short Message Service is a daily occurrence for anyone who sends text messages from one phone to another through a cellular data network. The simplicity of SMS texting … Continued
To the Forum: Our firm was recently retained to handle a highly complex commercial action. The client is extremely cost-sensitive and asked that we do our best to keep costs lean wherever possible. We have been working on this case for several months, and the client has already asked for several discounts on their bill. … Continued
Personal Injury Attorneys who display on the front page of Google usually obtain significantly more leads than those who do not. That’s because most people who need an attorney search Google. Of course, some people get a referral from a friend or an acquaintance, but most people are searching online, and most people are searching … Continued
It’s been two years since New York’s new power of attorney law went into effect, and it’s time for a look at how it is performing under changes that were based on a proposal by the New York State Bar Association. Legislation to amend the Power of Attorney law passed the New York State Assembly … Continued
A movement to ban books that discuss sexuality and race from school libraries is gaining momentum across the country including in New York State. The growth of parents’ rights groups like “Moms for Liberty,” which supports removing books from school libraries, has led to a counter offensive by rival parent groups like “Defense of Democracy” … Continued
Researchers, growers and others in the cannabis industry are waiting for Congress to finalize and pass the 2023 Farm Bill. Past versions of the bill have loosened regulations for hemp-based cannabinoids and made them eligible for commercial sale. The New York State Bar Association Cannabis Law Section hosted a continuing legal education classes on the … Continued
Working parents have a lot on their minds. In addition to their jobs, there’s homework, drop-off, pick-up, cleaning, chores and all the other tasks that go into raising children. According to Leopard Solutions 2022 survey of Women Leaving the Law, more than 80% of women cited a lack of flexibility in the work environment and … Continued