The future is a blend of uncertainty and opportunity, particularly in the dynamic world of law. From the integration of Generative AI (GenAI) in enhancing productivity and reimagining legal roles, to crucial strategies for recruiting and retaining top legal talent, these advancements are reforming the future of law firms. In this article, we dive into … Continued
This compilation of recent court decisions is a member benefit of the Torts, Insurance and Compensation Law (TICL) Section. To get more content like this, join TICL. If you are interested, please email Gina Bartosiewicz at gbartosiewicz@nysba.org. CHILD VICTIMS ACT: Anonymity granted Plaintiff commenced a personal injury action pursuant to the Child Victims Act (CPLR … Continued
Since March 1, 2002, R.P.L. § 462(1) of the Property Condition Disclosure Act (Article 14) (PCDA)1 has provided that a seller of residential real property shall deliver to the buyer or the buyer’s agent a Property Condition Disclosure Statement (PCDS), making representations by the seller in answer to 48 questions, in a form set forth … Continued
Antisemitism, or hostility toward Jews, has a long history – going back thousands of years and before the advent of Christianity. And while the hatred can manifest from the subtle to the overt, it has sadly persisted though the millennia, causing violence and harm to Jewish people. At a recent Continuing Legal Education course hosted … Continued
In 2019, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the Domestic Violence Survivors Justice Act, which allows both prosecutors and defense attorneys to look back at cases where a defendant was a documented victim of abuse. Alexandra Harrington of the University of Buffalo Criminal Justice Advocacy Clinic outlined the provisions of the new law during a panel sponsored … Continued
Vulnerable clients need not submit to traditional, restrictive guardianships. When individuals are unable to make their own decisions, a proxy or a guardian can make decisions on their behalf. At a program presented by the New York State Bar Association, experts detailed three alternatives to traditional Article 17-A guardianships. The panelists were: Kristin Booth Glen, … Continued
U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor will speak at a New York State Bar Association Civics Convocation designed to explore how to ensure New Yorkers understand what the U.S. Constitution guarantees and how our democracy works. After delivering her remarks virtually to an audience at the Bar Center in Albany on May 9, Justice … Continued
The New York State Bar Association Committee on Leadership Development is profiling the association’s leaders in a series of articles that will appear on the website. In each profile, we examine the path they took to become a leader, the mentors that inspired them and the beliefs that made them successful. We hope these interviews … Continued
This article was adapted from the MyCase e-book, “2024 Legal Tech Buyer’s Guide: 8 Must-Have Technologies for a Competitive Law Firm.” With a wide variety of technology solutions on the market, from specialized tools like e-signature software to comprehensive offerings such as legal practice management (LPM) software, choosing the right technologies with the right features … Continued
President-Elect Kathleen Sweet will immediately focus on supporting the New York State Bar Association’s next leader while her efforts beyond that will center on backing the Strategic Planning Committee in its development of a framework for the association’s future success. “I initially want to support Domenick Napoletano and his presidency while down the road my … Continued