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    Paul Weiss Hides Partner Pay Inside 'Black Box,' as Firm Shells Out for Top Laterals

    By Justin Henry | January 11, 2024

    The adoption of a nontransparent pay system comes as firm leaders seek to reduce internal tensions as the spread of compensation expands.

  • New York Law Journal

    Protecting Clients in Copyrighted Works, Sports and AI: The Shifting Landscape

    By Ethan Bordman, Chair, Entertainment, Arts, and Sports Law Section | January 11, 2024

    Ethan Bordman, chair of the Entertainment, Arts, and Sports Law Section, writes: During the recent strikes by the Writers Guild of America and the Screen Actors Guild/American Federation of TV and Radio Artists, AI was a major point of contention.

  • New York Law Journal

    Our Goal Is to Protect the Elderly and Disabled

    By Fern Finkel, Chair, Elder Law and Special Needs Section | January 11, 2024

    Fern Finkel, chair of the Elder Law and Special Needs Section, writes: This year, 11 of our executive committee section members have seats on Governor Kathy Hochul's Master Plan on Aging, enabling us to further contribute to the roadmap for resolving some of the issues that confront our seniors and persons with special needs.

  • New York Law Journal

    'Alternative' Dispute Resolution or Trial: Co-Equal Paths to Justice

    By Jeffrey K. Anderson, Chair, Dispute Resolution Section | January 11, 2024

    Jeffrey K. Anderson, chair of the Dispute Resolution Section, writes: I submit that mediation as a means of seeking justice has proven itself when compared to trial by jury as a mechanism worthy of co-equal stature. Its success, offering the unique benefit of self-determination, is not disputed.

  • New York Law Journal

    Health Equity and the Law

    By Lisa Hayes, Chair, Health Law Section | January 11, 2024

    Lisa Hayes, chair of the Health Law Section, writes: Changes to accreditation requirements, policy changes to abolish the race-based practice of medicine and expansion of innovative methods for service delivery to ensure racial justice will all work to impact the expanding role and responsibilities of health care attorneys.

  • New York Law Journal

    A 'Terrific Resource' for Small Firms or Solo Practitioners

    By Robert E. Brown, Chair, General Practice Section | January 11, 2024

    Robert E. Brown, chair of the General Practice Section, writes: The annual meeting is an excellent opportunity for legal professionals to learn about the latest developments and trends in the legal profession. Attendees will have the chance to network and engage with their peers and experts in the field.

  • New York Law Journal

    Implementation of New York's Climate Act: Disadvantaged Communities

    By Yvonne Hennessey, Chair, Environmental and Energy Law Section | January 11, 2024

    Yvonne Hennessey, chair of the Environmental and Energy Law Section, writes: Given the importance of this guidance and the Section's interests in the just, equitable and sustainable implementation of the CLCPA, EELS brought together members that have diverse collective expertise in environmental and energy law and the complex issues that have historically affected disadvantaged communities in the state as a result of greenhouse gas and co-pollutant air emissions.

  • New York Law Journal

    Mental Health's Impact on Criminal Justice

    By Leah Nowotarski, Chair, Criminal Justice Section | January 11, 2024

    Leah Nowotarski, chair of the Criminal Justice Section, writes: Mental health is the hottest topic in criminal justice. For far too long, it has not been given the attention that it deserves. Finally forced to confront it, how should the criminal justice system deal with it?

  • New York Law Journal

    Leadership and Commitment

    By Joy Echer, Chair, Corporate Counsel Section | January 11, 2024

    Joy Echer, chair of the Corporate Counsel Section, writes: I believe that good leaders nurture individual talents and strengths, and gently encourage each member to make positive contributions to the Section. Leadership is about success as a whole, and each member of an EC must individually determine the extent of his/her commitment, involvement and ability to contribute.

  • New York Law Journal

    The Importance of Civics Education in the Legal Field

    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.

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