Sherry Levin Wallach, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement about the New York State budget: “While Gov. Kathy Hochul and legislative leaders have recognized that the state budget must include funding to protect the constitutional right to counsel of children and indigent adults, the New York State Bar Association … Continued
There is a growing trend of more college and university administrations being led by attorneys. It’s the subject of a new book by Touro Law professor Patricia Salkin, May It Please the Campus: Lawyers Leading Higher Education. She discussed her book and its research with NYSBA General Counsel and host of the Miranda Warnings podcast … Continued
The Huntington High School Blue Devils beat out the Northport High School team, winning the Region VIII championship in the New York State Bar Association’s Mock Trial Competition. The team moves on to compete in the state semifinals in Albany May 21-23. This is Huntington’s third trip to the state finals in as many years, … Continued
The precipitous change in technology and its impact on the legal profession brings about opportunities and concerns. While its rapidly evolving pace can be impossible to comprehend, as a legal community we need to be on the forefront of these changes. It is imperative that we educate, provide effective representation and have a voice in … Continued
You have a client in Europe who needs to sign a document before a notary public. Generally, you would instruct your client to appear before the United States Embassy for notarial services similar to the functions of a New York notary public. What would happen if your client was in a country where there is … Continued
To the Forum: The Jones Company needs advice on a real estate transaction that has complicated federal and local tax ramifications. The company is considering hiring one of the following: Archie Anderson is both a New York-admitted attorney and a CPA. Anderson has separate websites for his work as an attorney and as an accountant, … Continued
Artificial intelligence has already proven that it will alter many industries, including the legal profession. In fact, a wide range of legal tasks are already being automated, and naturally, a mountain of ethical issues will require thoughtful debate and examination. In March of 2023, Bill Gates declared AI the “most important advance in technology since … Continued
People aged 65 and older represented 16% of the population in 2019 but are expected to grow to be 21.6% of the population by 2040.[1] As a result, there is an increase in medical debt.[2] And with an increase in debt per household,[3] many clients ask and are worried if they will be responsible to … Continued
The New York State Bar Association delivered its ratings of the seven candidates under consideration to be the state’s chief judge to Gov. Kathy Hochul today. The seven candidates were selected by the Commission on Judicial Nomination to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Chief Judge Janet DiFiore. The New York State Bar … Continued
A closer look at protecting your family and finances Some Practical Information about Life and Disability Insurance Life insurance — The “new” must-have Some are calling it a life insurance buying spree: Sales of policies jumped 20% in 2021, to levels not seen in decades.† It’s easy to understand why. During times of uncertainty, people … Continued