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New York Law Journal

Legal Community Luminaries Honored at New York State Bar Association’s Annual Meeting

The State Bar's annual meeting was held Jan. 14-17 at the New York Hilton Midtown in Manhattan.
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New Jersey Law Journal

Bar Report - Jan. 20

Don’t miss the New Jersey State Bar Association’s Diversity Summit on Jan. 28, a must-attend educational event that will undertake a comprehensive examination of the future the legal profession and the law through the lens of equity, inclusion and accessibility.
7 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

People in the News—Jan. 15, 2025—Ballard Spahr, Brahin Law

Ballard Spahr chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer Virginia G. Essandoh has been named diversity chair of the Philadelphia Bar Association, an 8,500-member organization with a strong focus on equal justice, social responsibility, and community service.
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New York Law Journal

Looking to the Future of the FDA and Its Impact on Drug Regulation in 2025 

The authors write "The Food, Drug and Cosmetic Law Section of the New York State Bar Association is delving into the changing face of health law and regulations as part of its Annual Meeting taking place Jan. 14-17 at the New York Hilton Midtown."
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New York Law Journal

The New York State Bar Association Revolutionizes Bar Membership

The author writes "The New York State Bar Association has raised its game again. When you join or renew your membership in 2025 you will receive incredible value for your dues. The Association’s new membership model provides unprecedented access to a universe of resources."
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New York Law Journal

Legal Advocacy for Public Health

The author writes "The New York State Bar Association Health Law Section has mobilized its resources once again this year to continue the critically important work of advancing and safeguarding the public’s health through legal services and supports and workforce education and training."
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New York Law Journal

Dispute Resolution in Challenging Times

The author writes "This article focuses on the trained “neutral” dispute resolvers who compose an important non-judicial segment of the legal profession."
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

Settlement Is Inevitable!

The author writes "Our court system is a bedrock of our society. It is a place where people come to resolve differences and disputes, seek redress and recourse for wrongdoing and request assistance and remedy in a myriad of circumstances and situations. The expectation is that all matters before the court will be handled fairly, impartially, safely, and promptly. In order to preserve confidence in our court system, it is imperative that cases not languish and are resolved without unnecessary and protracted litigation."
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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

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

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