University of Connecticut School of Law Professor Leslie Levin will receive the New York State Bar Association’s Sanford D. Levy Professional Ethics Award for her lifetime of work in legal ethics, media law and evidence. Levin, who has taught at the law school since 1994, will be honored at a hybrid meeting of the association’s … Continued
Domenick Napoletano, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement today condemning threats to judges: “In his end of the year report on the state of the federal judiciary last year, Chief Justice John Roberts warned: ‘A judicial system cannot and should not live in fear.’ As we hear reports again … Continued
Angelo Grasso, the new chair of the New York State Bar Association’s Trusts and Estates Section, is ready to help attorneys connect with their fellow legal professionals and advance the field of law. Grasso is a partner at Greenfield Stein and Senior in New York City. His practice focuses on trusts, estates, fiduciary litigation, guardianship … Continued
Brett French, the new chair of the New York State Bar Association’s Trial Lawyers Section, wants to help attorneys to take advantage of the association’s new membership model – especially the free access to Continuing Legal Education courses. “I think that that was a massive change that really will help members, and will help entice … Continued
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
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
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
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
The New York State Bar Association will host a discussion on the challenges facing the rule of law in the state and the nation and what attorneys and courts can do to protect this sacred principle. “The rule of law is the foundation of our democracy,” said Domenick Napoletano, president of the New York State … Continued
The New York State Bar Association filed a motion today to the United States Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit urging the court to keep unproven allegations against New York attorneys confidential as they have been for 80 years. The association seeks to submit an amicus curiae brief in the appeal of Civil Rights … Continued