By Gail Ehrlich, Co-Chair, Committee on Law, Youth and Citizenship | January 11, 2024
Gail Ehrlich, co-chair of the Committee on Law, Youth and Citizenship, writes: Recognizing that civics education is crucial to the rule of law and the preservation of our democracy—that a lack of a civically educated and involved citizenry is a threat to judicial independence, separation of powers and constitutional principles—we felt obliged, as the largest voluntary state association of lawyers in the nation, to face the crisis head on.
By Anne E. Sekel, Chair, Commercial and Federal Litigation Section | January 11, 2024
Anne E. Sekel, chair of the Commercial and Federal Litigation Section, writes: The Commercial and Federal Litigation Section (ComFed) just concluded a wonderful and productive 35th anniversary year. Throughout this momentous time, ComFed found numerous ways to honor its distinguished past and plan for a vibrant future.
By Cecilia Oyediran, Chair, Cannabis Law Section | January 11, 2024
Cecilia Oyediran, chair of the Cannabis Law Section, writes: Looking ahead, the future of the regulated cannabis marketplace in New York appears promising but with lingering challenges, and there will undoubtedly be many issues for legal practitioners to navigate.
By Michael A. de Freitas, Vice Chair, Business Law Section | January 11, 2024
Michael A. de Freitas, vice chair of the Business Law section, writes: In more cutting-edge topics, we convened a panel on artificial intelligence in business law, a fast-moving subject for lawyers. The panel included computer scientists in order to give lawyers a "look under the hood" of how artificial intelligence works.
By Adam Seiden, Chair, 50+ Section | January 11, 2024
Adam Seiden, chair of the 50+ Section, writes: Bar associations in particular can play an important role in fostering the situations whereby older more experienced attorneys can "give back" to the profession by mentoring and helping along younger lawyers.
By Brian Lee | January 5, 2024
In making its unanimous decision, the Appellate Division, Third Department, turned back a lawsuit filed on behalf of a trade association of 50-plus law firms that represent motorists in traffic violation adjudicatory proceedings.
New York Law Journal | Commentary
By Susan J. Kohlmann and Stephanie Holmes | December 18, 2023
Drawing on observations gathered by a delegation of New York City Bar Association members who visited the troubled jail complex on Rikers Island, the organization has joined a chorus of voices calling for the facility to be placed into federal receivership.
By Jane Wester | December 6, 2023
Earlier this year, Faridi was named as the independent civilian representative to the New York City Police Department's Handschu Committee, which oversees and regulates the NYPD's policies and practices regarding investigations of political activity.
New York Law Journal | Expert Opinion
By Alan Kolod and Eric Marcus | December 6, 2023
Alan Kolod and Eric Marcus, members of the subcommittee of the NYC Bar Association committee that helped prepare the New York version of the 2022 UCC Amendments, share their views on the importance of New York enacting the new proposed amendments to the Uniform Commercial Code.
By Brenda Sapino Jeffreys | December 1, 2023
A new American Bar Association survey identifies a significant lack of legal aid lawyers in the U.S. assisting the poor, with a great disparity in some states and in rural areas nationwide.
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