In May 2022, a jury in Virginia state court awarded one of the biggest trade secrets verdicts in history in Pegasystems, Inc. v. Appian Corporation – a whopping $2 billion. Nearly 2 ½ years later, that verdict was wiped out on appeal in July 2024.[1] The plaintiff, Appian Corporation, sued the defendant, Pegasystems, Inc., under … Continued
The proliferation of cell phones into the daily lives of almost every person on the planet has changed how we all communicate both personally and professionally. Allowing employees to use their own cell phones for work can save a company money, help employees to stay connected, and increase productivity. On the other hand, personal devices … Continued
As news about immigrants dominate headlines, the New York State Bar Association is holding a webinar to help attorneys understand issues in immigration law. “As the child of immigrants, this is an area of law that is close to my heart,” said Domenick Napoletano, president of the New York State Bar Association. “No matter where … Continued
In the spring of 2024, the biggest story in entertainment was the rap battle between Aubrey Graham (better known as Drake) and Kendrick Lamar, which sent shockwaves through the industry. Though the bad blood between the artists and the songs ultimately caught people’s eyes, Drake’s use of a digital replica of the deceased rapper Tupac … Continued
The New York State Bar Association will honor civil legal services advocate Lillian M. Moy with its W. Haywood Burns Award in recognition of her decades of providing free legal representation to low-income people. “Lillian Moy has made sure the most vulnerable in our communities have access to legal representation through her years of leadership,” … Continued
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