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4 AI-Powered Hacks to Maximize Law Firm Productivity
Whether your firm is looking to automate routine tasks or streamline traditionally time-intensive operations, AI empowers legal professionals to reclaim time and focus on higher-value activities, like delivering outstanding outcomes for clients. Below are four AI-powered strategies that help law…
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SEC Commissioner Speaks Boldy on Cryptocurrency Regulation
Securities and Exchange Commissioner Hester Peirce spoke forcefully in support of common-sense regulation and an improved registration process for cryptocurrency at the New York State Bar Association’s Global Conference in Seoul, South Korea. Appearing by video conference, Peirce outlined the…
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Implicit Bias: Why People Believe Information That Is Wrong
How do unconscious, pre-existing beliefs shape and limit our decisions? How can lawyers break out of such mindsets to better serve their clients? In a recent Continuing Legal Education course hosted by the New York State Bar Association, presenter Claude…
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Cross-Examination and Evidentiary Challenges in Court Proceedings
In courtroom proceedings, the mastery of legal procedures related to cross-examination and evidence admissibility is crucial, as they can pivotally influence the proceeding’s outcome. Attorneys face the complex challenge of adapting to the specific rules of the jurisdiction in which…
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Adoption 101: Key Differences Between Public and Private Adoption
Helping couples navigate adoptions can be a rewarding area of law. Family law attorney Casey Copps DiPaola explained the adoption process to attorneys attending a New York State Bar Association continuing legal education course on Tuesday. Voluntary Adoption Many couples…
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New York State Bar Association Launches Task Force Aimed at Alleviating Opioid Public Health Crisis
The New York State Bar Association is appointing a blue-ribbon task force to recommend new laws and policies to address rampant opioid addiction in the state. “The task force will be discussing how to prioritize treatment over punishment for those…
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Profiles in Leadership: David Cohen
The New York State Bar Association Committee on Leadership Development is profiling the association’s leaders in a series of articles. In these profiles, we examine the paths to leadership, the mentors that inspired them and the beliefs that made them…
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New York State Bar Association Honors Westchester Attorney for Promoting Diversity in the Legal Profession
Jacqueline Hattar was presented with the Ruth Bader Ginsburg Vanguard Award in a virtual ceremony on Oct. 9. Hattar, a partner at Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker, advises individuals, small businesses, and property owners on tort liability, wrongful death,…
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Reflections on Coming Out Day: A Chronology of the LGBTQ+ Law Section
October 11th is National Coming Out Day, an annual observance that supports living authentically and raises awareness of the LGBTQ+ community and its fight for equal rights. This day of awareness provides an opportunity to look back at how the…
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The Untapped Data Goldmine: IoT Devices in Due Diligence and Discovery
The Internet of Things, commonly referred to as IoT, has rapidly evolved from a futuristic concept to an omnipresent reality, revolutionizing how we interact with our environment and conduct business. For commercial litigators and transactional attorneys, understanding IoT is no…
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