This was the theme for the 2022 NYSBA Partnership Conference that was held in person for the first time since the pandemic. In two days, more than 400 attorneys benefited from guidance regarding 21 programs covering critical areas of law ...
Read More »Environmental Law: NY Climate Action plan would mean major transition for residents, businesses
As we have reported on in past columns, New York’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) calls for greenhouse gas reduction from 1990 levels of 40% by 2030 and 85% by 2050. Consequently, New York is seeking renewable energy ...
Read More »Commentary: NY school districts required to replace Native American mascots or obtain tribe approval
The New York State Education Department recently issued a letter stating that public school districts must “affirmatively commit to replacing [their] Native American team name[s], logo[s], and/or imagery by the end of the 2022-23 school year” unless they obtain approval ...
Read More »IP Frontiers: Supreme Court to determine extraterritorial reach of Lanham Act
Business is becoming an increasingly global venture. With that, American businesses with trademarks in the global marketplace would be adept to enforce their intellectual property rights against infringement around the world. In recent years, many foreign companies have been taking ...
Read More »Top technology gifts for lawyers in 2022
Thanksgiving is behind us, and the days are growing shorter. You know what that means! Time is running out, and if you haven’t already started your holiday shopping, you’d better get started. If you aren’t sure what to get the ...
Read More »Commentary: Justice for domestic violence survivors
Studies show that a shocking “9 out of 10 incarcerated women have experienced severe physical or sexual violence in their lifetimes; 6 out of 10 experienced serious physical or sexual violence during childhood; 75% suffered severe physical violence by an ...
Read More »Commentary: What are the requirements for prenuptial agreements in New York?
Getting married is a big decision that should not be taken lightly. It’s important to understand that this is not just a union of two people but an economic partnership as well. Marrying couples in New York may want to ...
Read More »Legal Loop: ABA Ethics Committee on Copying Clients on Emails to Opposing Counsel
In a few of my recent columns, I’ve addressed the many issues encountered when lawyers use electronic forms of communication. Among them are the host of security and ethical issues encountered when lawyers use email to communicate with their clients. ...
Read More »Matrimonial Matters: Pet custody now in NY law
The award of companion animals in a divorce has been an issue for several years. In 2015, the New York Senate and General Assembly passed a law addressing this subject, but the measure did not get to the governor’s desk ...
Read More »Pennsylvania provides further guidance on secure client communication
Are you still using email to communicate with your clients about confidential matters? If so, you might want to re-think that approach. Because when it comes to secure communication, the tide is most decidedly turning. For many years there were ...
Read More »Commentary: Navigating different obligations of next year’s state privacy statutes
Businesses have a limited amount of time remaining to prepare for various comprehensive privacy laws that will take effect next year. Five states have comprehensive privacy laws that will take effect: California (update to existing law), Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut and ...
Read More »IP Frontiers: How to expedite a patent application
Generally, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) takes about 24 months to make a final decision on the approval of a patent application. Much of this time is due to the long queue that an application must get ...
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