
New York State Bar Association Condemns Executive Orders Punishing Lawyers for Representing Causes the Trump Administration Doesn’t Like
Domenick Napoletano, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement about the Trump administration’s retaliation against lawyers who represent causes the president does not like: “The Executive Orders attacking lawyers and law firms for doing their…
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What ADR Professionals Should Know About the Regulation of AI in Insurance Underwriting
As artificial intelligence continues to draw our attention, imagination and concern, this article focuses on the laws and regulations that have been adopted to begin to regulate the use of this technology in the insurance industry. These initiatives identify the…
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Justice Meets Algorithms: The Rise of Gen AI in Law Firms
Integrating generative artificial intelligence (gen AI) into law firms presents a transformative opportunity to enhance efficiency, accuracy and client service. However, this integration must be approached thoughtfully, adhering to ethical guidelines and being mindful of potential risks. Notable Misuses of…
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Estate Planning for Artists: How To Plan and Protect Your Legacy
Artist Estate Planning – Plan Early and Often News articles abound about the epic legal battles over the right to control the estates of blue-chip artists, especially if they left behind fortunes to accompany the art and prestigious foundations that…
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New York State Bar Association To Examine Hot-Button Issue of Challenges to the Rule of Law
The New York State Bar Association will host a discussion on the challenges facing the rule of law in the state and the nation and what attorneys and courts can do to protect this sacred principle. “The rule of law…
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New York State Bar Association Files Amicus Brief To Preserve the Integrity of Attorney Disciplinary Process
The New York State Bar Association filed a motion today to the United States Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit urging the court to keep unproven allegations against New York attorneys confidential as they have been for 80 years.…
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Don’t Get Fooled by Deepfakes
The technology to create deepfakes is getting more and more sophisticated. With a click of a button, nearly anyone can falsify evidence – including photographs, video, and audio. A panel hosted by the New York State Bar Association delved into…
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Profiles in Leadership: Past President David M. Schraver
What made you become involved and stay with the New York State Bar Association? I joined the New York State Bar Association, as well as my local bar association and the ABA, when I was first admitted to the bar.…
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President’s Message: Time for Change: Future Attorneys in New York Need a Rigorous Exam To Be Better Prepared
As we’ve come to realize, it is indeed demanding to practice law given the fact that our work has a dramatic impact on the quality of our clients’ lives and the welfare of our state’s residents. In New York, this…
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NYSBA Report Looks at Challenges for Lawyers Who Want To Serve in Public Office
The New York State Bar Association has issued a report entitled “How an Attorney’s Professional Activities Affect Consideration of the Attorney for Judicial and Political Positions: A Framework for Citizens.”[1] The report addresses the possibility and extent to which a…
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