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New York Law Journal

Equal Rights Amendment on the Ballot

Kimberly Wolf Price, chair of the Women in Law Section, writes: Although there are varied protections for women, many stronger in New York than federally, the right of women to be free of discrimination exists only through a patchwork of laws and legal interpretation, subject to alteration by changing jurists and lawmakers.
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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.
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New York Law Journal

Tackling Homelessness in New York State

William T. Russell Jr., chair of the Task Force on Homelessness and the Law, writes: Because there is no single cause of homelessness, the Task Force has created multiple subcommittees to focus on distinct areas of law and policy.
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New York Law Journal

The Challenges of AI in the Legal Landscape

Domenick Napoletano, president-elect of the New York State Bar Association, writes: The exclusion of lawyers from MSG facilities has not gone unnoticed, prompting legal challenges and responses from advocacy groups. Civil liberties organizations are advocating for clearer regulations on the use of AI in public spaces to ensure fairness, transparency and adherence to privacy laws.
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New York Law Journal

Protecting Clients in Copyrighted Works, Sports and AI: The Shifting Landscape

Ethan Bordman, chair of the Entertainment, Arts, and Sports Law Section, writes: During the recent strikes by the Writers Guild of America and the Screen Actors Guild/American Federation of TV and Radio Artists, AI was a major point of contention.
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New York Law Journal

Our Goal Is to Protect the Elderly and Disabled

Fern Finkel, chair of the Elder Law and Special Needs Section, writes: This year, 11 of our executive committee section members have seats on Governor Kathy Hochul's Master Plan on Aging, enabling us to further contribute to the roadmap for resolving some of the issues that confront our seniors and persons with special needs.
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New York Law Journal

'Alternative' Dispute Resolution or Trial: Co-Equal Paths to Justice

Jeffrey K. Anderson, chair of the Dispute Resolution Section, writes: I submit that mediation as a means of seeking justice has proven itself when compared to trial by jury as a mechanism worthy of co-equal stature. Its success, offering the unique benefit of self-determination, is not disputed.
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New York Law Journal

Health Equity and the Law

Lisa Hayes, chair of the Health Law Section, writes: Changes to accreditation requirements, policy changes to abolish the race-based practice of medicine and expansion of innovative methods for service delivery to ensure racial justice will all work to impact the expanding role and responsibilities of health care attorneys.
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New York Law Journal

A 'Terrific Resource' for Small Firms or Solo Practitioners

Robert E. Brown, chair of the General Practice Section, writes: The annual meeting is an excellent opportunity for legal professionals to learn about the latest developments and trends in the legal profession. Attendees will have the chance to network and engage with their peers and experts in the field.
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New York Law Journal

Implementation of New York's Climate Act: Disadvantaged Communities

Yvonne Hennessey, chair of the Environmental and Energy Law Section, writes: Given the importance of this guidance and the Section's interests in the just, equitable and sustainable implementation of the CLCPA, EELS brought together members that have diverse collective expertise in environmental and energy law and the complex issues that have historically affected disadvantaged communities in the state as a result of greenhouse gas and co-pollutant air emissions.
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