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Recognizing Problem Gambling and the Ethical Obligations of Lawyers
Gambling can take many forms from lottery tickets and bingo to casino gaming and prediction markets. The recent webinar “Problem Gambling 101 and Ethical Obligations of Lawyers” sponsored by the New York State Bar Association’s Committee on Attorney Well- Being…
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Beyond the Mirage: Beware of Generative AI and Hallucinations
The work of attorneys can be arduous. With demanding caseloads comes an openness to tools that can help us do our jobs more efficiently. The advent of online legal research was a game changer for attorneys decades ago. In recent…
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How To Have Difficult Conversations With Aging Parents
How do you tell an aging parent that they cannot drive anymore? Or that it may be time to move into a nursing home? Changing life circumstances can make conversations with older family members difficult. A recent seminar from the…
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New York State Bar Association Lawyer Assistance Program Celebrates Recovery and Resilience
The New York State Bar Association’s Lawyer Assistance Program hosted its 36th Annual Spring Retreat May 29 to 31 in Lake George. The event drew a record number of attendees and featured activities supporting wellness and connection, including hiking, yoga…
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New York State Commission on Judicial Nomination Seeks Applications for Associate Judge of New York Court of Appeals
The New York State Commission on Judicial Nomination today announced that the Commission is seeking recommendations and applications for persons who may be qualified to serve as an Associate Judge of the New York Court of Appeals. On February 10,…
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Seeking Feedback on Plans To Merge Corporate Counsel Section Into Business Law Section
At the April House of Delegates Meeting, the Corporate Counsel Section presented a recommendation to dissolve the Corporate Counsel Section and merge its members and programs into the Business Law Section. “After careful consideration over the last few years, the leaders of the Corporate…
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Lawyers Take to the Streets To Defend the Rule of Law
Lawyers filled Foley Square in New York City Tuesday to rededicate themselves to defending the rule of law. The theme of the rally was “Time to Lawyer Up,” with speakers encouraging lawyers to step up and take on more pro-bono…
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Attorney Professionalism Forum: A Yankee Lawyer in Albany’s Courts: How the Law and NYSBA Have Flourished Over the Years
For this article, in which we celebrate NYSBA’s 150th Anniversary, the authors take on the question of what has evolved in the area of professionalism and ethics over the last 150 years. To the Forum: I have found myself in…
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Family Law App Wins Legal Innovation Tournament
A “FamilyShield” app that would aid parents trying to collect child support payments won the Legal Innovation Tournament at Hofstra’s Maurice A. Deane School of Law and Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science. The app helps a single parent combine…
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Strategies in Preparing for a Guardianship Hearing
The steps and strategy needed in preparing for a guardianship hearing were the focus of a recent New York State Bar Association continuing legal education course sponsored by its Elder Law and Special Needs section. “Preparing for a Guardianship Hearing”…
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