Special Sections

  • New York Law Journal

    What's New in Labor and Employment Law? A Lot!

    By Sheryl B. Galler, Chair, Labor and Employment Law Section | January 12, 2024

    Sheryl B. Galler, chair of the Labor and Employment Law Section, writes: We expect another busy year in 2024 as the law grapples with the effects of AI on the workplace and renewed debates over who is an employee and whether to limit post-employment restrictions.

  • New York Law Journal

    Lawyer Wellness Through Goodbyes

    By Julie T. Houth, Chair, Young Lawyers Section | January 12, 2024

    Julie T. Houth, chair of the Young Lawyers Section, writes: It's not always easy separating our personal and professional lives because it's two sides of the same coin. However, we owe a fiduciary duty to our clients and to our colleagues in our profession to realize if and when we need to say goodbye to something or someone in order to be competent lawyers.

  • New York Law Journal

    Combating the Tide of Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws and Regulations

    By Samuel W. Buchbauer, Chair, LGBTQ+ Law Section | January 12, 2024

    Samuel W. Buchbauer, chair of the LGBTQ+ Law Section, writes: Providing a state-wide community for LGBTQ+ identified legal professionals and allies through CLE programming, live events and advocacy work strengthens our Section's purpose to promote equality in the law for LGBTQ+ people.

  • New York Law Journal

    Equal Rights Amendment on the Ballot

    By Kimberly Wolf Price, Chair, Women in Law Section | January 12, 2024

    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.

  • New York Law Journal

    Taking Steps to Combat Antisemitism and Anti-Asian Hate

    By Vince Chang and Brian S. Cohen, Co-Chairs, Task Force on Combating Antisemitism and Anti-Asian Hate | January 12, 2024

    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.

  • New York Law Journal

    Tackling Homelessness in New York State

    By William T. Russell Jr., Chair, Task Force on Homelessness and the Law | January 12, 2024

    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.

  • New York Law Journal

    The Challenges of AI in the Legal Landscape

    By Domenick Napoletano, President-Elect, NYSBA | January 12, 2024

    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.

  • New York Law Journal

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

    By Ethan Bordman, Chair, Entertainment, Arts, and Sports Law Section | January 11, 2024

    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.

  • New York Law Journal

    Our Goal Is to Protect the Elderly and Disabled

    By Fern Finkel, Chair, Elder Law and Special Needs Section | January 11, 2024

    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.

  • New York Law Journal

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

    By Jeffrey K. Anderson, Chair, Dispute Resolution Section | January 11, 2024

    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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