Kylie Marshall

January 11, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Joy Echer, chair of the Corporate Counsel Section, writes: I believe that good leaders nurture individual talents and strengths, and gently encourage each member to make positive contributions to the Section. Leadership is about success as a whole, and each member of an EC must individually determine the extent of his/her commitment, involvement and ability to contribute.

By Joy Echer, Chair, Corporate Counsel Section

4 minute read

January 11, 2024 | New York Law Journal

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

January 11, 2024 | New York Law Journal

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.

By Anne E. Sekel, Chair, Commercial and Federal Litigation Section

3 minute read

January 11, 2024 | New York Law Journal

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.

By Cecilia Oyediran, Chair, Cannabis Law Section

3 minute read

January 11, 2024 | New York Law Journal

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.

By Michael A. de Freitas, Vice Chair, Business Law Section

3 minute read

January 11, 2024 | New York Law Journal

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.

By Adam Seiden, Chair, 50+ Section

3 minute read

January 11, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Bribes and kickbacks of public and private officials in the United States are still prosecuted under the mail/wire fraud statutes and the Hobbs Act, but departures from paradigmatic cases have become more vulnerable to challenge. The Second Circuit's recent affirmance in the case of a bank officer convicted of corruption is noteworthy when viewed against that backdrop.

By Elkan Abramowitz and Jonathan Sack

11 minute read

January 11, 2024 | New York Law Journal

This column reports on several significant representative decisions from the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York. Judge Gary R. Brown dismissed a complaint against United States Bankruptcy Court Chief Judge Alan S. Trust and others based on judicial immunity. Magistrate Judge Vera M. Scanlon denied a motion for sanctions and adverse inferences. Magistrate Judge James M. Wicks granted a motion to disqualify counsel.

By Samuel Butt and John Moore

8 minute read

January 10, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Leaders and legislative bodies worldwide have used their authority to harness GenAI's transformative power and mitigate risks—albeit at different paces and with different priorities and approaches. This divergence is particularly evident when comparing the GenAI laws enacted in the People's Republic of China with the nascent efforts of President Biden and Congress to respond to these new challenges.

By Jennifer M. Driscoll

6 minute read

January 10, 2024 | New York Law Journal

In his Environmental Law column, Michael B. Gerrard reviews both new and amended environmental and energy laws enacted by the state of New York in 2023.

By Michael B. Gerrard

12 minute read