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New York Law Journal

Reflecting on Legal Developments and the Work That Remains

Hon. Joanne D. Quiñones, Presiding Member of the Judicial Section, writes: For judges, this is not only a time for personal reflection and resolution, but also a time to reflect on the role our courts play in our lives and our justice system. It is also a time to explore ways to do better.
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New York Law Journal

In Order To Form a More Perfect Union

Christopher R. Riano, Chair of the LGBTQ Law Section, writes: We have tirelessly worked to protect the rights and liberties of the LGBTQ community in not only our outreach and programming, but in our push for critical legislation and our litigation work all across the country.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

Representing Governmental Clients

Michael Kenneally, Chair of the Local and State Government Law Section, writes: Municipal practitioners require the nimbleness to seamlessly transition between various areas of expertise, often during the same board meeting.
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New York Law Journal

Young Leadership Opportunities, Climate Change and ESG Committees

Spencer Compton, Chair of the Real Property Law Section, writes: RPLS attorneys are a source of knowledge and expertise. Young attorneys seeking to advance their careers by becoming their firm's expert in a given practice area will find accomplished RPLS attorneys eager to help them reach that goal.
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New York Law Journal

Virtual Appearances and ADR in Trial Practice

Daniel G. Ecker, Chair of the Trial Lawyers Section, writes: In recognition of the critical importance of ADR to resolve cases and shrink the trial docket, NYSBA's Trial Lawyers Section, in conjunction with the TICL Section, has dedicated a substantial portion of our Jan. 19, 2023 CLE program at the NYSBA Annual Meeting to ADR.
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New York Law Journal

Program Will Focus on Digital Asset Planning

Laurence Keiser, Chair of the Trusts & Estates Law Section, writes:
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New York Law Journal

Minding the Gap

Sheryl B. Galler, Chair of the Women in Law Section, writes how the section's Annual Meeting programming will focus on the gender pay gap. Keynote speaker Emily Martin, vice president for education and workplace justice at the National Women's Law Center, will help identify new approaches in public policy that can help shift our culture around gender, pay and work.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

YLS Offers Numerous Avenues for Growth

Brandon Lee Wolff, Chair of the Young Lawyers Section, writes: Young lawyers should join NYSBA to take advantage of the opportunity to network with leaders from the New York legal community, attend top-notch CLE programs and be able to take on leadership roles within the organization.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

Litigation

In this Special Report: "Different Federal Court Approaches to Scheme Liability," "Importing BIPA to New York: Biometric Law Enforcement on the Horizon," "Can the Foreclosure Abuse Prevention Act Survive a Constitutional Challenge?" and "'Green v. Dutchess County BOCES': Clarifying Posthumous Workers' Compensation Payments."
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New York Law Journal

'Green v. Dutchess County BOCES': Clarifying Posthumous Workers' Compensation Payments

The outcome of 'Green v. Dutchess County BOCES' provides greater certainty to the industry amid a series of confusing and unsettling decisions.
7 minute read

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