Honest Abe and Attorney Ethics Abraham Lincoln, often called America’s greatest president and introduced to schoolchildren as “Honest Abe,” started his career as a lawyer, a profession far from being renowned for honesty. In fact, honesty in the courtroom was a core tenet for Lincoln, who, over two decades, became known as one of the … Continued
It is an honor to be the incoming chair of the Commercial and Federal Litigation Section. If I haven’t met you yet, I hope you will attend some of our programs over this next year and will introduce yourself. I would like to express my deep gratitude to Michael Cardello III, our outgoing chair, for … Continued
It has been my honor to be the 36th Chair of the Commercial and Federal Litigation Section for the last year. I had very large shoes to fill and I sincerely hope that I met the expectations of the Section. The Section was left in great shape as Ann Sekel, the immediate Past-Chair, did a … Continued
It is an accepted fact of our profession that attorneys move from one government position to another or in and out of government and yet still practice in the same community and focus area. Included in this category are those who serve on the bench. or work in other judicial capacities. A trio of recent … Continued
With a new year underway, the Criminal Justice Section is experimenting with new initiatives and member benefits. Here’s a brief review of what’s happened and what’s coming up: Gala For the first time since its inception, CJS sponsored a table at the gala that took place during NYSBA’s Annual Meeting. A mixof ten attorneys and their … Continued
Special thanks go out to our Awards Committee, Norman P. Effman, Chair, and members Daniel N. Arshack, Richard D. Collins, Lawrence S. Goldman, Kevin Thomas Kelly, Timothy J. Koller Robert J. Masters and John M. Ryan. Here are our recipients: Sherry Levin Wallach and Tucker C. Stanclift, both past chairs of the Criminal Justice Section, were the … Continued
In May 2022, a jury in Virginia state court awarded one of the biggest trade secrets verdicts in history in Pegasystems, Inc. v. Appian Corporation – a whopping $2 billion. Nearly two-and-a-half years later, that verdict was wiped out on appeal in July 2024. Pegasystems Inc. v. Appian Corp., 81 Va. App. 433 (2024). The plaintiff, Appian Corporation, … Continued
Introduction On Oct. 16, 2024, the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) issued an industry letter (the Letter) offering guidance on assessing cybersecurity risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI) under the existing 23 N.Y.C.R.R. Part 500 framework (Part 500). While the Letter primarily targets institutions covered by Part 500, it also provides valuable insights … Continued
At our Annual Meeting on January 15, 2025, we held a well-attended, three-hour continuing legal education program with the Business Law Section at the Mid-Town Hilton Hotel in New York City. More than 60 people attended the program that covered AI law, tax-exempt organization law, private equity, and mergers and acquisitions. The Future of AI … Continued
The proliferation of cell phones into the daily lives of almost every person on the planet has changed how we all communicate both personally and professionally. Allowing employees to use their own cell phones for work can save a company money, help employees to stay connected, and increase productivity. On the other hand, personal devices … Continued