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A word to the wise | Opinion
It has been said that punctuation “provides the road signs placed along the highway of our communication to control speeds, provide directions, and prevent head-on collisions.
New York State increases potential liability of commercial landlords based on illegal activities of tenants
Longstanding New York law prohibits the use of leased premises for illegal purposes. As discussed below, the habitual use of a leased premises for an illegal trade voids a lease, and a landlord is permitted to initiate eviction proceedings to address such use.
EEOC’s updated enforcement guidance on workplace harassment
On April 29, 2024, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) published its long-awaited Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace (the “guidance”). The guidance is the first update the […]
Pre-trial AI tools for lawyers
I often receive emails from lawyers who reach out after having read one of my articles about generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools.
USPTO proposed rulemaking on terminal disclaimers | IP Frontiers
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) published a notice of proposed rulemaking on May 10, 2024 for a rule that would affect terminal disclaimer practice to obviate (overcome) […]
MCBA should be a unifying presence | MCBA Chair’s Message
“Stand firm for justice as witnesses even if it is against yourselves, your parents or close relatives. Be they rich or poor, God is best to ensure their interests. So […]
New reports highlight GenAI adoption trends in law
Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) technology is advancing exponentially compared to technologies of years past. The pace of change is happening so quickly that it’s hard to keep up. One way […]
Balancing innovation and ethics: Kentucky Bar Association’s preliminary stance on AI for lawyers
The rapid advancement of generative artificial intelligence (AI) technology has had many effects, one of which has been to spur bar association ethics committees into action. In less than two years, at least eight jurisdictions have issued AI guidance in one form or another, including California, Florida, New Jersey, Michigan, and New York, which I’ve covered in this column.
More AI ethics guidance arrives with Pennsylvania weighing in
The rate of technological change this year has been off the charts.
Bringing timely claims for breaches of sales and service contracts
Practitioners bringing claims for breach of contract must overcome the initial hurdle of a timely claim.
The GenAI courtroom conundrum | Legal Loop
In the wake of ChatGPT-4's release a year ago, there has been a notable uptick in the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools by lawyers when drafting court filings.
Critiquing the U.S. Copyright Office’s rejection of AI-generated copyrights | IP Frontiers
When a system is built around a dated statute, how does the U.S. Copyright Office (“Copyright Office”) treat unanticipated technologies? AI-generated images are notably absent from 17 U.S.C. § 102, […]
Case Digests
- Second Circuit – Americans with Disabilities Act: Costin v. Glens Falls Hospital, et al.
- NYS Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics – Part-time justice: Opinion 23-97
- NYS Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics – Participation in cultural events: Opinion 23-98
- Fourth Department – Slip and fall: Pagan v. GPK LLC
- Second Circuit – Sentencing reduction: United States v. Fernandez
- NYS Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics – Law clerk former position: Opinion 23-96
- Fourth Department – Family business: Opinion 23-95
- Second Circuit – Sentencing guidelines: United States v. Washington
- Fourth Department – Child custody: Osborne v. Tulwits
- NYS Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics – Questioning defendants: Opinion 23-94
- NYS Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics – Advisory position: Opinion 23-93
Law News
- NY appeals court rules correction law is unconstitutional
- Legal Aid Society of Rochester awarded grant for Survivors Project
- Manslaughter conviction vacated by NY appeals court
- Western District of NY could get a fifth federal judge
- NY appeals court grants new trial in drug case
- Monroe County judge confirmed for federal bench in Western District of NY
- NY appeals court reverses murder conviction
- Gun conviction reversed on speedy trial grounds
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