Over the past several years, the number of cases taken on and decided by the Court of Appeals, New York’s highest court, has declined. In 2016, the court decided 225 cases. This decreased to 142 in 2017, 136 in 2018, 108 in 2019, to 96 cases in 2020. In 2021, the Court of Appeals decided … Continued
The federal government has officially ended the COVID-19 emergency, but remote mediation remains. The practical benefits of remote mediation for both attorneys and their clients are obvious. On the other hand, the relaxed formality of remote mediations has created unexpected problems, including the appearance of uninvited guests, who can wreak havoc and endanger a productive … Continued
Virtual art can be used to freshen up blighted buildings – and add value. Ernest Chrappah, director of the Washington D.C. Department of Buildings, discussed adding art installations to vacant properties – and making that art available in the metaverse – at a panel during the New York State Bar Association’s Web3 symposium at New … Continued
The evolving landscape of Web3 and the Metaverse presents the same concerns that are embedded in traditional law practice including privacy, copyright, contracts and anonymity. Among the biggest questions are whether new ethics rules are needed or if the principles already in place are applicable. That was just one of the issues discussed by a … Continued
Sherry Levin Wallach, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement about the assigned counsel language included in the 2023-24 state budget bills passing today: “We appreciate that Gov. Kathy Hochul and legislative leaders have recognized the state’s responsibility to protect the constitutional right to counsel for children and indigent adults … Continued
Earning money and collecting money are two very different things. You can put in long hours for a client, obtain a successful result, and still be left with an unpaid invoice for your trouble. Lawyers experience this all too often—on cases that no one intended to be pro bono. In this article, we’ll cover what … Continued
Web3 is set to reshape the practice of law. These technologies, which include the blockchain, cryptocurrency, smart contracts, the metaverse, and non-fungible tokens (NFTs), were discussed at a two-day symposium hosted by New York State Bar Association and the Metaverse Collaborative at New York University’s School of Professional Studies. “We must understand the technology itself … Continued
The next generation of technology that encompasses the Metaverse and Web3 has the power to impact how business is conducted internationally and throughout the legal profession. The lack of clarity regarding that regulation, however, is clouded by many factors, including the speed with which various jurisdictions have adopted governing procedures. That was the general consensus … Continued
Starting today, The New York State Bar Association will allow non-attorney paralegal affiliates to join. “Paralegals are valued and essential members of our community,” said Sherry Levin Wallach, president of the New York State Bar Association. “Lawyers and paralegals need to work closely with each other to deliver the best possible service for our clients. … Continued
The New York State Bar Association entered into a memorandum of understanding with the Faculty of Advocates in Scotland and the Guam Bar Association in New York City Friday. The signing ceremony was hosted by the firm Nixon Peabody at its New York City office. Many leaders in the international bar community are in New … Continued