Frivolous lawsuits have serious consequences. They waste a judge’s time, burden court resources and make parties with legitimate cases wait for their day in court. The legal community is well aware of these consequences, and New York’s Rules of Professional Conduct warn attorneys not to engage in misconduct. The courts have taken steps too: Judges … Continued
The increasing prevalence of mobile sports betting and prediction markets comes with an increase in problem gambling. The New York State Bar Association hosted a seminar on the rise of mobile sports betting and prediction markets, which detailed how these platforms can feed into problematic gambling behaviors. Katie Mibaum, team leader at the New York Council on … Continued
The life sciences industry is at a turning point. For years, healthcare regulation has focused on issues such as drug pricing, reimbursement disputes, fraud enforcement and compliance failures. Lately, it feels as though something larger is happening underneath the surface. In both the United States and the European Union, regulators are beginning to question not … Continued
Artificial intelligence, like many other forms of technological advancements over the years, has been rapidly adopted by attorneys and courts all over the world, and it is here to stay. By now, we have likely all read about horror stories – hallucinated case citations, incorrectly summarized case decisions, misinterpreted case holdings, cybersecurity risks and ethical … Continued
Repaying student loans is just one part of the larger picture of financial planning. The New York State Bar Association hosted a seminar discussing the strategies for building solid finances while making payments, and the many factors that affect student loans. More than 170 people attended the program. The panel of financial experts included: Renee … Continued
When America’s Founding Fathers drafted the Constitution, today’s technology was inconceivable. One example is artificial intelligence machines that decide, predict, and recommend.[1] Generative AI is what online legal research was decades ago: a favorite target of critics, but a tool that could revolutionize legal work.[2] ChatGPT’s November 2022 debut transformed legal operations. Generative AI has … Continued
Dear members, Presiding Justice Dianne Renwick of the Appellate Division, First Department, has asked the New York State Bar Association to share an important and critical opportunity with our members practicing in the First Department. She is seeking lawyers to apply for a position on the Attorney Grievance Committee. This Committee plays a vital role … Continued
Created as a prerogative of the English aristocracy against kingly tyranny through the issuance of the Magna Carta in 1215, the idea of due process, or procedural and substantive protection against deprivations of life, liberty and property, slowly expanded throughout the ensuing centuries to encompass ordinary citizens in the British Isles. The principle became transferred … Continued
An increasing number of people require animals to manage physical or mental disabilties. But what does that mean for the workplace? The New York State Bar Association hosted a program to cover what employers should know if employees need a furry companion in the office. More than 180 people attended the webinar. The speakers were: … Continued
The New York State Bar Association is set to host a webinar on mobile sports betting – and what to do if it becomes a problem – on Monday, Aug. 17 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. The program, “The New Gambling Landscape: Mobile Sports Betting and Prediction Markets,” is free for all to attend. … Continued