Angela Turturro

January 17, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Rolando T. Acosta, Presiding Justice of the Appellate Division, First Department, writes: To remain hopeful for the future of our fragile system means to remain vigilant and do everything we can as citizens to protect democracy and engender reverence for it in others.

By Rolando T. Acosta, Presiding Justice, Appellate Division, First Department.

7 minute read

January 17, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Elizabeth Garry, Presiding Justice of the Appellate Division, Third Department, writes: "I have continued to observe and hear from practitioners that circumstances have continued to decline. Rural communities are facing a legal representation crisis."

By Elizabeth Garry, Presiding Justice, Appellate Division, Third Department

7 minute read

January 17, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Gerald J. Whalen, Presiding Justice of the Appellate Division, Fourth Department, writes: When we find the right words, we invite more reasoned, but no less passionate, advocacy from our colleagues in the bar. When we find the right words, the decisions we render transcend utilitarian determinations and become beacons.

By Gerald J. Whalen, Presiding Justice, Appellate Division, Fourth Department

4 minute read

January 17, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Sherry Levin Wallach, President of the New York State Bar Association, writes: We appreciate that the most effective way for the legal community to tackle, study and evaluate recent issues is to collaborate and join forces. We are stronger and our voice is louder when we do so.

By Sherry Levin Wallach, President, New York State Bar Association

3 minute read

January 17, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Richard C. Lewis, President-elect of the New York State Bar Association, writes: The more we encourage discourse, the more we listen to each other, the more our appreciation for each other flourishes.

By Richard C. Lewis, President-elect, New York State Bar Association

3 minute read

January 17, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Noah J. Hanft, Chair of the Dispute Resolution Section, and Lorraine D. Mandel, Member of the Dispute Resolution Section Executive Committee, write: The time is now for all participants in the legal system—judges, counsel, and parties—to embrace mediation and foster its expansion throughout the spectrum of disputes.

By Noah J. Hanft, Chair, Dispute Resolution Section, and Lorraine D. Mandel, Member, Dispute Resolution Section Executive Committee

3 minute read

January 17, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

Parties to a prenuptial agreement should consider contracting for the custody of the embryo itself, whether to continue storage and the payment of storage fees.

By Eliana T. Baer and Lindsay A. Heller

8 minute read

January 17, 2023 | New Jersey Law Journal

A discussion with your forensic accountant or appraiser is warranted to determine how these changes affect a business valuation for matters filed prior to 2022 but have not yet been settled or fully adjudicated.

By Carl J. Soranno and Kristen E. Marinaccio

9 minute read

January 17, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Jessica Parker, Vice Chair of the Business Law Section, writes: Regulations continually evolve, whether in response to changing technological and business conditions or even political changes in legislative and executive levels of government, making the need for businesses to stay abreast of the regulatory changes essential for their ongoing and successful business operations.

By Jessica Parker, Vice Chair, Business Law Section

3 minute read

January 17, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Aleece Burgio, Chair of the Cannabis Law Section Programming Committee, writes that the section has sought to keep practitioners apprised of the latest developments and provide them with the information that they need to set the highest possible legal and business standards for licensed entities and their cannabis products.

By Aleece Burgio, Chair, Cannabis Law Section Programming Committee

3 minute read