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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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By Colleen Murphy | January 9, 2024
"Judges are certainly not above criticism," said former U.S. District Court Judge Paul W. Grimm. "But typically, what you say is that the decision is wrong, we will appeal, and we think an appellate court will reverse it. You do not attack the integrity of a judge, publish their home phone number and address, and put it out with vitriolic statements on social media where people can pick their own silo where they get information."
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By Colleen Murphy | January 9, 2024
"Judicial vacancies continue to undermine the judiciary's role as a vital government service and co-equal branch of government," NJSBA President Timothy McGoughran said. "Unfortunately, we witness the impact of these vacancies every day."
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By New Jersey State Bar Association | January 8, 2024
The NJSBA's weekly report.
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By Aleeza Furman | January 8, 2024
"We are all fortunate to be where we are, and it is our responsibility to pay it forward," Shearman said in a speech at the MBA's annual meeting Jan. 5.
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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.
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In Memoriam: Richard "Dick" K. DeScherer (1944-2024) We mourn the loss of our friend and former partner and Co-Chairman, Richard "Dick" K. DeScherer. Dick was a member of Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP for more than 24 years. He was the consummate business lawyer, wonderful colleague and true friend. He joined the Bloomberg organization in 2012, a client for whom he had served as their principal legal advisor since their inception, and later was appointed as a member of their board. Dick's knowledge and experience were unparalleled, as evidenced by appointment to leadership and board positions at numerous well-respected organizations. He was deeply involved in civic and community engagements through his work with the S.L.E. (Lupus) Foundation, Lupus Research Institute, United Hospital Fund of New York, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, National Dance institute, and Baryshnikov Dance Foundation, among others. He received an LL.M. in Taxation from New York University in 1970, a J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center in 1969, and a B.A. from the University of Virginia in 1966. He was a member of the American Bar Association, the New York State Bar Association and the Association of the Bar of the City of New York. We offer our sincerest condolences to his family, including his wife Jennie, son Christopher and wife Amanda, daughter Kate, and grandchildren Emmett, Serena, George, Emily and Madeline. We will remember Dick with the utmost respect, admiration and affection. His loss will be felt by his many friends and colleagues at Willkie, and by all those whose lives he touched.
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