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Kapil Longani: “I run towards the most thorny, intractable issues involving equity and fairness.”
Kapil Longani is Senior Vice Chancellor for Legal Affairs & General Counsel for the State University of New York (SUNY) System which is comprised of 64 campuses across New York State. He is a member of the new York State…
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Kids off the Grid: ‘Sovereign Citizen Parenting’ and Its Legal Impact on Children
In 2015, 19-year-old Alecia Faith Pennington gained viral internet fame as “The Girl Who Doesn’t Exist.”[1] Alecia was home-birthed and raised in Texas. Her parents never secured her a birth certificate or Social Security number, never enrolled her in school…
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Eliminating Standardized Test Requirements, Ending Legacy Admissions Key To Diversity In Wake of U.S. Supreme Court Ruling
Co-Chairs Brad Karp, Jeh Johnson and Loretta Lynch with President Richard Lewis and members of the Task Force on Advancing Diversity. Photo credit: David Handschuh/OCA In the aftermath of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action, colleges and graduate…
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NYSBA President Joins Chief Judge in Hearing on Civil Legal Services
A dozen representatives of civil legal service organizations, family court, and advocacy groups testified before a panel at the Court of Appeals in Albany led by Chief Judge Rowan Wilson. Panelists included Chief Administrative Judge Joseph Zayas, Presiding Justice Gerald…
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Making Sure AI Complies With Anti-Discrimination Law
Employers are using artificial intelligence to make hiring decisions – but they must ensure that the AI does not enable discrimination. A recent Continuing Legal Education course – sponsored by the Labor & Employment Law Section and the Committee on…
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Analysis of Admissions Policy Changes at Yale
On June 29, 2023, the U.S Supreme Court in Students for Fair Admissions (“SFFA”) v. President and Fellow of Harvard; SFFA v. University of North Carolina (“UNC”) effectively prohibited the consideration of an applicant’s racial status as a factor in admissions.…
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Arbitration and Equal Justice Under the Law: A Double Victory
While Coinbase Inc. v. Bielski has been hailed as a victory for arbitration, it should also be celebrated as no less a victory for equal justice under the law. This article will examine both victories, as well as suggest a…
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New York State’s First Black Chief Judge Rowan Wilson Speaks on The Significance of Modesty While Formally Being Seated During Investiture Ceremony
The investiture of Chief Judge Rowan T. Wilson on Tuesday morning marked a historic moment as he was formally welcomed to his role before a standing room only crowd inside the Court of Appeals Hall. Gov. Kathy Hochul presided over…
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Understanding ADHD and Its Impact on Your Practice
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD as it is commonly known, is not only a childhood condition. It is a neurodevelopmental disorder that begins in childhood and stays into adulthood, although symptoms may change over time. The challenges for adults,…
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New York State Bar Association Connects Law Firms With New Lawyers and Paralegals in Virtual Career Fair
The New York State Bar Association is hosting a virtual career fair on Sept. 28 to connect new lawyers with firms looking to hire. Whether you’re a paralegal, recent law school graduate, newly-admitted attorney, or an attorney practicing for years,…
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