
Beyond Structure: A Neuroscience-Informed Approach To Resolving Commercial and Civil Disputes
Introduction Commercial and civil disputes are rarely driven by legal or financial issues alone. They are also shaped by how parties experience the dispute, as emotional reactions, social dynamics, cultural expectations and personalities influence how parties perceive fairness, authority, identity,…
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Combating Antisemitism in the Workplace
Employers looking to combat antisemitism should have clear definitions, strategies, and education plans in place. The New York State Bar Association recently hosted a webinar on what employers should know to stop anti-Jewish hate in their workplaces. More than 160…
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Time Is Running Out To Submit NYSBA Award Nominations
Do you know a colleague or section member doing outstanding work for the New York State Bar Association and their clients? There is still time to submit letters of nomination for several awards. Many awards are grouped by section or…
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NYSBA Trial Academy Returns To Train the Next Generation of Trial Lawyers
“Amateurs want praise; professionals want critiques,” was the opening guidance from Judge Mark Drummond to a room full of eager new attorneys at the 2026 New York State Bar Association Trial Academy held this month in Albany. “This faculty has…
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Sponsored Article: Private Equity and Law Firm MSOs: Managing the Risks
Private equity investment in the business infrastructure surrounding law firms has moved quickly from speculation to an active deal market. By late September 2026, Holland & Knight’s Legal Services Transactions Team reported closing its 35th law firm management services organization…
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How Attorneys With ADHD Can Manage Their Careers
For many attorneys, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, can be both a boon and a burden for their practices. While symptoms like intense focus and pattern recognition can help with the practice of law, other symptoms like poor time management and…
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Ethics Opinion 1306: Unadmitted Law Graduate’s Signature Block and Law Firm Website Listing
Topic: Unadmitted Law Graduate’s Signature Block and Law Firm Website Listing Digest: A law firm may list on its website law school graduates who are not yet admitted to practice law and may permit them to sign appropriate correspondence on…
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Ethics Opinion 1305: Lawyer Acting Solely as Broker in Real Estate Transaction and Holding Funds for Transaction Expenses
Topic: Lawyer Acting Solely as Broker in Real Estate Transaction and Holding Funds for Transaction Expenses Digest: A lawyer who receives funds from a client to cover expenses related to a real estate transaction in which the lawyer is not…
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The Envelope and the Letter: Anonymous AI Chat and the Practice of Law
Every lawyer I know has developed the same nervous habit. We type a question into an AI chatbot, pause with the cursor hovering over the enter key, and ask ourselves questions the terms of service do not always answer clearly:…
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Who Is Minding the Bot? Human Oversight and AI
Since the launch of ChatGPT in 2023, the use of artificial intelligence to do research, take over customer service functions and streamline tasks promises to radically change how people interact with the world. At the same time, we’ve also seen…
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