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Deputy Chief Administrative Judge Edwina Richardson-Mendelson Receives the Robert L. Haig Award

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Deputy Chief Administrative Judge for Justice Initiatives Edwina Richardson-Mendelson was presented with the Robert L. Haig Award by the New York State Bar Association’s Commercial and Federal Litigation Section on Saturday. She was honored during the Commercial & Federal Litigation Section and Dispute Resolution Section Joint Spring Meeting in Philadelphia. Justice Troy Webber, Appellate Division, … Continued

Remote Mediations and Unwanted Guests

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The federal government has officially ended the COVID-19 emergency, but remote mediation remains. The practical benefits of remote mediation for both attorneys and their clients are obvious. On the other hand, the relaxed formality of remote mediations has created unexpected problems, including the appearance of uninvited guests, who can wreak havoc and endanger a productive … Continued

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Building Value For Blighted Buildings On The Blockchain

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Virtual art can be used to freshen up blighted buildings – and add value. Ernest Chrappah, director of the Washington D.C. Department of Buildings, discussed adding art installations to vacant properties – and making that art available in the metaverse – at a panel during the New York State Bar Association’s Web3 symposium at New … Continued

State Budget Makes Progress Toward Protecting Legal Access for Children & Indigent Adults, But More Must Be Done

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Sherry Levin Wallach, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement about the assigned counsel language included in the 2023-24 state budget bills passing today: “We appreciate that Gov. Kathy Hochul and legislative leaders have recognized the state’s responsibility to protect the constitutional right to counsel for children and indigent adults … Continued

7 Ways Lawyers Can Improve Accounts Receivable Collections 

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Earning money and collecting money are two very different things. You can put in long hours for a client, obtain a successful result, and still be left with an unpaid invoice for your trouble.  Lawyers experience this all too often—on cases that no one intended to be pro bono.    In this article, we’ll cover what … Continued

Into the Metaverse: Discussing Legal Issues in Web3 Technologies

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Web3 is set to reshape the practice of law. These technologies, which include the blockchain, cryptocurrency, smart contracts, the metaverse, and non-fungible tokens (NFTs), were discussed at a two-day symposium hosted by New York State Bar Association and the Metaverse Collaborative at New York University’s School of Professional Studies. “We must understand the technology itself … Continued

Regulation of the Metaverse Has Prompted Many Questions

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The next generation of technology that encompasses the Metaverse and Web3 has the power to impact how business is conducted internationally and throughout the legal profession. The lack of clarity regarding that regulation, however, is clouded by many factors, including the speed with which various jurisdictions have adopted governing procedures. That was the general consensus … Continued