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January 13, 2025 | New York Law Journal

Fighting To Protect Women From Wartime Sexual Assault

The author writes "When one of the weapons of war is sexual violence, that adds a deeply troubling element to what is already an inhumane state of affairs. And then, in more of the world than we care to admit, brutalized women are condemned by their own families and thrown out like outcasts."
4 minute read
January 13, 2025 | New York Law Journal

Reflections on NY’s Adult-Use Cannabis Industry: Insight from the Rollout and What Lies Ahead for NY Attorneys and their Clients

This article discusses the cannabis industry in New York, specifically focusing on state attorneys and what this means for their clients.
3 minute read
January 13, 2025 | New York Law Journal

Nuclear Weapons and International Law: Associated Risks and the Role of Law

4 minute read
January 13, 2025 | New York Law Journal

What AI Cannot Do for You 

The author writes "As artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (GenAI) rapidly evolve, they are reshaping the legal landscape in ways that lawyers and judges are only beginning to grasp. From drafting contracts to predicting case outcomes, these technologies promise efficiency but also pose significant challenges—raising questions about accuracy and ethical implications, and the very nature of justice."
4 minute read
January 13, 2025 | New York Law Journal

In the New Year, Take Another Look at Second Look

The author writes "For nearly as long as I have been a judge, I have firmly believed in the importance of what I call demystifying the judiciary — that is, helping the public understand what judges do, how they make decisions, and how they’re chosen for their positions. One aspect of this demystification is candidly discussing my background and upbringing because I believe that my formative experiences — humble as they were — have given me a perspective some judges may lack, including a deep appreciation of the value of second chances. This perspective makes it easy for me to understand the motivation behind the push to enact 'Second Look' legislation in New York."
8 minute read
January 13, 2025 | New York Law Journal

Reanimating Community Life Through Community Justice Centers

Chief Judge Rowan Wilson writes: "The erosion of community, a decline in interpersonal interactions, and general civic detachment again pose a threat to American democracy. Because today’s challenges echo yesterday’s, history also points the way forward: invest in institutions and spaces that reanimate community life.
10 minute read
January 13, 2025 | New York Law Journal

Electronic Wills Are Coming to New York

The author writes "Electronic Wills are coming to New York. An electronic Will (an e-Will) is a Will that is created entirely online from start to finish. The e-Will uses electronic signatures instead of 'wet' signatures; and is stored online."
3 minute read
January 13, 2025 | New York Law Journal

Comity Without Reciprocity: Orders Concerning International Child Custody & Ground Reality

The author writes "When a child has been wrongfully removed from the U.S., a parent would typically look to secure a custody/return order from a U.S. court. However, when enforcing that order in a foreign country, the harsh truth remains that foreign countries are sovereign entities and not required to recognize or defer to a U.S. family court's jurisdiction or custody decision."
3 minute read
January 13, 2025 | New York Law Journal

Propelling Women Forward Together 

The author writes "The issues discussed in this effort were not new to WILS, which seeks to advance women in the legal profession and all women under the law. The core theme of its events, articles, discussions and legislative and policy efforts is promoting rights against discrimination and the right to equal treatment under the law for women and all people."
3 minute read
January 13, 2025 | New York Law Journal

MAPTs Are Alive and Well in the Elder Law Practitioner’s Toolbox

The author writes "Regardless of recent challenges by local Department of Social Services offices, the Medicaid Asset Protection Trust (“MAPT”) is alive and well in the elder law practitioner’s toolbox and is the best option for protecting real property. MAPTs have been the subject of much planning, advocacy and programming in the Elder Law and Special Needs Section."
3 minute read

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