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Couldn’t Attend the Partnership Conference? Watch it On-Demand
Hundreds of civil legal service attorneys attended the New York State Bar Association’s Partnership Conference at Albany’s Capital Center in October. If you could not attend, you can now view more than a dozen continuing legal education courses from the…
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Ethics Opinion 1276: Fake social media accounts offering legal services
Opinion 1276 (10/23/2024) Topic: Fake social media accounts offering legal services Digest: A lawyer who knows that an unknown or unidentified person is creating fake social media accounts in order to scam the public has no duty under the Rules…
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NYSBA Works To Bring Hundreds of Millions of Dollars in Legal Fees to N.Y.
The New York State Bar Association is working with the Commercial Division Advisory Council to provide economic benefits to NYSBA members and the State of New York. NYSBA President Domenick Napoletano discusses these joint efforts. Are there any precedents for…
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In re Estate of Horton: The Harmless Error Exception and Digital Wills
In this digital age, the issue of electronic wills has become a topic of much discussion. In re Estate of Horton, a 2018 case decided by the Michigan Court of Appeals, is interesting not only because it involves the validity…
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Ethics Opinion 1275: Disciplinary Authority and Choice of Law; Immigration Practice
Opinion 1275 (10/23/2024) Topic: Disciplinary Authority and Choice of Law; Immigration Practice Digest: A lawyer admitted to practice in New York who principally practices before federal immigration courts in another state must comply with any reporting obligations in that state’s…
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New York State Bar Association Honors New York City Attorney for her Commitment to Needy Families
New York City attorney Amanda Lyons has been named the winner of the Root Stimson Award for her commitment to children and families in need. Lyons is exceptional in both her professional and personal life. She rose quickly through the…
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New York State Bar Association Mourns the Death of Supreme Court Justice Dawn Jiménez-Salta
Domenick Napoletano, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement about the death of New York State Supreme Court Justice Dawn Jiménez-Salta: “I am deeply hurt by the tragic passing of Supreme Court Justice Dawn Jiménez-Salta,…
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Our New Membership Model – Increasing Value for You
The launch of our new membership model is among the most exciting and significant initiatives that the New York State Bar Association has undertaken in its nearly 150-year history. I can’t help but be excited about this because it will…
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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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