January 12, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Diversity Challenged, but Not Deferred

Brad S. Karp, co-chair of the Task Force on Advancing Diversity, writes: In just one month, our collective commitment to advancing diversity coalesced into a 97-page report that provides a detailed assessment of the benefits of diversity and the impact of 'SFFA' on educational institutions, private employers and courts.

By Brad S. Karp, Co-Chair, Task Force on Advancing Diversity

3 minute read

January 12, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Taking Steps to Combat Antisemitism and Anti-Asian Hate

Vince Chang and Brian S. Cohen, co-chairs of the Task Force on Combating Antisemitism and Anti-Asian Hate, write: Our task force has focused on statutory changes to address the hate crimes crisis and the problem of Internet hate speech, responses to the underreporting of hate crimes and an educational initiative to combat racial harassment and discrimination in schools.

By Vince Chang and Brian S. Cohen, Co-Chairs, Task Force on Combating Antisemitism and Anti-Asian Hate

4 minute read

January 11, 2024 | New York Law Journal

The Importance of Civics Education in the Legal Field

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 Gail Ehrlich, Co-Chair, Committee on Law, Youth and Citizenship

3 minute read

May 01, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Calling All Lawyers and Judges for Civic Duty

You likely have seen some of the dispiriting statistics: One out of two Americans can't name the three branches of our government. One in four can't name any branch. Only two-thirds of Americans vote in presidential elections, and only 40% vote in midterms.

By Katharine H. Parker and Dawn Smalls, co-chairs of the New York City Bar Association's Task Force on Civic Education

5 minute read

March 13, 2023 | Legaltech News

Due Diligence Strategies Under Hong Kong's New Cryptocurrency Rules

Under new rules going into effect June 1, 2023, the Hong Kong cryptocurrency market will be opened to retail investors, while cryptocurrency exchanges are required to obtain virtual asset service provider, or VASP, licenses.

By Nicholas Blank and King Chan, Nardello & Co.

5 minute read

December 01, 2022 | The American Lawyer

Big Law Leader Calls For More Inclusive Policies Around Business Professionals

Schulte Roth & Zabel co-managing partner Marc Elovitz argues for business professionals to be included in more client-facing activities and treated as equal to attorneys.

By Marc Elovitz, co-managing partner, Schulte Roth & Zabel

3 minute read

June 29, 2022 | Legaltech News

Intelligence in the Modern World: The Opportunities and Barriers of Data in Today's Investigations

In this new data landscape, the organizations that most effectively access public data and transform it into practical, actionable information have a competitive advantage.

By Amie Chang and Chris Ribeiro, Nardello & Co.

6 minute read

May 14, 2021 | International Edition

The US Could Re-enter the Iran Nuclear Agreement and Lift Sanctions Against Iran: What Does This Mean for the UK and Europe?

If sanctions are lifted, EU and U.K. financial institutions could operate with currently sanctioned entities without a high degree of risk and law firms could see an uptick in work as companies doing business with Iran would seek legal advice.

By Kartik Mittal and Stephanie Limaco, Zaiwalla & Co. Solicitors

5 minute read

November 06, 2020 | International Edition

COVID Offers an Opportunity for Arbitration to Return to its Roots

Arbitration needs to stop aping court proceedings and the pandemic offers a chance for change.

By Ben Knowles, Clyde & Co

5 minute read

July 27, 2020 | International Edition

Is The Pandemic Good Or Bad For Equal Pay?

The coronavirus pandemic threatens to slow progress in pay equity for female lawyers, but also provides a unique opportunity for law firms to effect change.

By Anna Birtwistle and Hannah Taylor, Farrer & Co

5 minute read