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  • New York Law Journal

    The Importance of Civics Education in the Legal Field

    By Gail Ehrlich, Co-Chair, Committee on Law, Youth and Citizenship | January 11, 2024

    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.

  • New York Law Journal

    Celebrating Our 35-Year History and Preparing for the Future

    By Anne E. Sekel, Chair, Commercial and Federal Litigation Section | January 11, 2024

    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.

  • New York Law Journal

    Navigating the Green Wave: Understanding NY's Cannabis Landscape and Empowering Attorneys for Client Success

    By Cecilia Oyediran, Chair, Cannabis Law Section | January 11, 2024

    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.

  • New York Law Journal

    Improving Laws for Businesses in New York

    By Michael A. de Freitas, Vice Chair, Business Law Section | January 11, 2024

    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.

  • New York Law Journal

    Paying It Forward: The Value and Power of Mentorship

    By Adam Seiden, Chair, 50+ Section | January 11, 2024

    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.

  • New York Law Journal

    Law and Finance: What's Ahead in 2024

    By Aviva Will and David Perla | January 5, 2024

    Continued economic uncertainty will have significant implications for businesses and the law firms that work with them in the year ahead. Based on Aviva Will and David Perla's conversations with clients through their work at the intersection of law and finance, in this article they review key trends to anticipate in 2024.

  • New York Law Journal | Analysis

    Settled an Employment Case? Now Comes the Hard Part

    By Alice K. Jump and Ethan Krasnoo | January 5, 2024

    In this article, Alice K. Jump and Ethan Krasnoo explore some of the issues raised by recent changes in employment law, as well as some specific requirements regarding waiting periods, tax implications, case dismissal requirements and enforceability under New York and federal law.

  • New York Law Journal | Analysis

    The Future of Federal Arbitration Act Practice After 'Badgerow'

    By Suman Chakraborty | January 5, 2024

    The importance of 'Badgerow' is its conclusion that a federal court faced with a petition to confirm or vacate an award under Sections 9 and 10 of the FAA could not "look through" the petition to the underlying arbitral controversy to determine grounds for federal court jurisdiction

  • New York Law Journal | Analysis

    New York District Courts Split on Whether Cryptocurrency Is a Security

    By Benjamin Daniels, Jenna Scoville and Ileana Polanco Cavazos | January 5, 2024

    The rapid expansion of cryptocurrency markets—currently topping $3 billion—has drawn the ire of regulators who have issued a raft of confusing and complicated guidance and regulations. Two recent federal district court decisions illustrate the complexity of the debate and provide guidance to companies looking to understand how to classify their cryptocurrency offerings.

  • New York Law Journal | Analysis

    Lessons Learned From the Overuse of ESI Protocols

    By David Kessler, Ellen Blanchard, Esther Clovis and Andrew Peck | January 5, 2024

    ESI protocols have become a Frankenstein monster of requirements that create obligations well beyond the Federal Rules of discovery, addressing a vast array of discovery topics including search terms, privilege logs and technology-assisted review. What lessons can we take away from the overuse of ESI protocols?

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