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New York State Bar Association Issues AI Ethics Guidelines for Lawyers

New York State Bar Association Issues AI Ethics Guidelines for Lawyers

New York State Bar Association Issues AI Ethics Guidelines for Lawyers

New York State Bar Association Issues Ethics Opinion on Legal Services Funding Cuts

New York State Bar Association Issues Ethics Opinion on Legal Services Funding Cuts

The New York State Bar Association has released Ethics Opinion 1309, addressing the ethical obligations of governmentally funded civil legal services organizations when facing a loss or reduction of funding. The opinion clarifies that such organizations cannot ethically terminate client representation solely due to funding cuts. The primary concern is that reduced funding often leads to staff reductions and increased workloads for remaining attorneys, potentially hindering their ability to provide competent and diligent representation as mandated by Rules 1.1 and 1.3 of the New York Rules of Professional Conduct. If an organization determines that an excessive caseload will inevitably lead to a violation of these competency and diligence standards, then attorneys must seek to withdraw from representation under Rule 1.16(a)(2), which mandates withdrawal in such circumstances. The opinion emphasizes that organizations should first explore alternatives like securing funding from other sources or engaging pro ...

Sidley Austin Achieves Top Honors in Benchmark Litigation US 2027 for Extensive Litigation Capabilities

Sidley Austin Achieves Top Honors in Benchmark Litigation US 2027 for Extensive Litigation Capabilities

Sidley Austin Achieves Top Honors in Benchmark Litigation US 2027 for Extensive Litigation Capabilities

New York Employers Face New Compliance Obligations for Employee Personnel Records Access

New York Employers Face New Compliance Obligations for Employee Personnel Records Access

Effective November 8, 2026, New York employers are mandated to provide current and former employees with a free copy of their personnel records within five business days of a written request. This new law, applicable to both public and private employers regardless of size, introduces several key requirements. Employers must notify employees within 10 calendar days if any information that could negatively affect their employment is added to their personnel records. If an employer and employee cannot agree on a correction or removal of disputed information, the employer must include the employee's written response in the record. Additionally, employers are required to retain personnel records throughout employment and for three years after employment ends, and are prohibited from retaliating against employees for exercising their rights under this law. While employers can limit reviews to two per calendar year, reviews prompted by newly added negative information do not count towards this limit. Violations o...

Mayer Brown Appoints Former Paul Hastings Partner Caroline Texier to Bolster Restructuring Practice in Paris

Mayer Brown Appoints Former Paul Hastings Partner Caroline Texier to Bolster Restructuring Practice in Paris

Mayer Brown Appoints Former Paul Hastings Partner Caroline Texier to Bolster Restructuring Practice in Paris

Orrick, Herrington Sutcliffe LLP Seeks Employment Litigation Associate in New York with Competitive Compensation

Orrick, Herrington Sutcliffe LLP Seeks Employment Litigation Associate in New York with Competitive Compensation

Orrick, Herrington Sutcliffe LLP Seeks Employment Litigation Associate in New York with Competitive Compensation

Paul Hastings Appoints Orestis Omran as Co-Chair of Brussels Office, Bolstering Energy and Infrastructure Practice

Paul Hastings Appoints Orestis Omran as Co-Chair of Brussels Office, Bolstering Energy and Infrastructure Practice

Paul Hastings Appoints Orestis Omran as Co-Chair of Brussels Office, Bolstering Energy and Infrastructure Practice

Greenberg Traurig Expands Stadium Financing and Development Team with New York Shareholder Jason Goldstein

Greenberg Traurig Expands Stadium Financing and Development Team with New York Shareholder Jason Goldstein

Greenberg Traurig Expands Stadium Financing and Development Team with New York Shareholder Jason Goldstein

MCW Global Opens Applications for 2027 Young Leaders Fellowship in New York, USA

MCW Global Opens Applications for 2027 Young Leaders Fellowship in New York, USA

Applications are now open for the 2027 MCW Global’s Young Leaders Fellowship, a fully funded program in the United States for young individuals aged 18-26 from around the world. This year-long fellowship aims to develop leaders who can address community projects in education, health, and economic security. The program begins with a one-month virtual Community Needs Assessment, followed by a 10-day intensive in-person training in New York and Burlington, Vermont, from July 20-29, 2027. Participants will then spend ten months implementing their action plans with virtual support from alumni mentors. The fellowship covers international and domestic airfare, housing, meals, and transportation within the U.S. The application deadline is December 3, 2026, at 11:59 PM NYC EST time.

Ropes Gray Appoints Yoonji Woo as Partner to Bolster Asset Management Practice in New York

Ropes Gray Appoints Yoonji Woo as Partner to Bolster Asset Management Practice in New York

Ropes Gray Appoints Yoonji Woo as Partner to Bolster Asset Management Practice in New York

White Case Expands Debt Finance Practice with Three New Partners in New York

White Case Expands Debt Finance Practice with Three New Partners in New York

White Case Expands Debt Finance Practice with Three New Partners in New York

A once almost-forgotten disease is spiking in the US. See latest numbers

A once almost-forgotten disease is spiking in the US. See latest numbers

The United States has hit another grim milestone amid the resurgence of measles, a disease it had previously eliminated.