The New York State Bar Association’s Sophisticated Trusts and Estates Institute is a world class event where attorneys learn all the latest developments in their field. The Institute is being held on Nov. 19 at Rockefeller Plaza in midtown Manhattan. This signature New York State Bar Association event began in 2003 as a two-day event … Continued
Hundreds of civil legal service attorneys attended the New York State Bar Association’s Partnership Conference at Albany’s Capital Center in October. If you could not attend, you can now view more than a dozen continuing legal education courses from the event on demand. The event offered more than two dozen programs and panels educating lawyers … Continued
The New York State Bar Association is working with the Commercial Division Advisory Council to provide economic benefits to NYSBA members and the State of New York. NYSBA President Domenick Napoletano discusses these joint efforts. Are there any precedents for NYSBA’s current efforts to persuade businesses to litigate their disputes in New York? NYSBA has … Continued
In this digital age, the issue of electronic wills has become a topic of much discussion. In re Estate of Horton, a 2018 case decided by the Michigan Court of Appeals, is interesting not only because it involves the validity of an electronic will, but also because it involves the application of the harmless error … Continued
Domenick Napoletano, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement about the death of New York State Supreme Court Justice Dawn Jiménez-Salta: “I am deeply hurt by the tragic passing of Supreme Court Justice Dawn Jiménez-Salta, whom I’ve known, and I worked with, for some thirty years. As an adversary, she … Continued
The launch of our new membership model is among the most exciting and significant initiatives that the New York State Bar Association has undertaken in its nearly 150-year history. I can’t help but be excited about this because it will allow me to do my job more efficiently by providing me with an abundance of … Continued
Whether your firm is looking to automate routine tasks or streamline traditionally time-intensive operations, AI empowers legal professionals to reclaim time and focus on higher-value activities, like delivering outstanding outcomes for clients. Below are four AI-powered strategies that help law firms overcome common challenges and boost efficiency. Challenge 1: Sifting Through Lengthy Documents Are you … Continued
Securities and Exchange Commissioner Hester Peirce spoke forcefully in support of common-sense regulation and an improved registration process for cryptocurrency at the New York State Bar Association’s Global Conference in Seoul, South Korea. Appearing by video conference, Peirce outlined the flaws in the current regulatory regime, calling it too focused on enforcement without support for … Continued
How do unconscious, pre-existing beliefs shape and limit our decisions? How can lawyers break out of such mindsets to better serve their clients? In a recent Continuing Legal Education course hosted by the New York State Bar Association, presenter Claude Ducloux tackled these questions and more in a discussion of implicit bias. Ducloux is an … Continued
In courtroom proceedings, the mastery of legal procedures related to cross-examination and evidence admissibility is crucial, as they can pivotally influence the proceeding’s outcome. Attorneys face the complex challenge of adapting to the specific rules of the jurisdiction in which they are litigating. The scope of cross-examination, for instance, varies by jurisdiction, dictating how an … Continued