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Fiduciary Hopefuls Must Meet New Requirements
With a June 1 due date looming for a new list of eligible fiduciaries, lawyers interested in qualifying for the court-appointed positions must meet the new training requirements announced by Chief Administrative Judge Jonathan Lippman in March. Developing new training requirements was one of the recommendations of a blue-ribbon panel appointed by Chief Judge Judith S. Kaye to examine the court's system for the appointment of fiduciaries to ensure there is no favoritism.
In December, Judge Lippman implemented the recommendations of the panel, headed by Sheila L. Birnbaum, to bar or limit political leaders, high-level court officials and former judges from accepting fiduciary appointments. The December rules, which went into effect on Jan. 1, also disqualify lawyers who earn more than $50,000 from court appointments in a single year from accepting any appointments in the following year.
New York's Latest Cybersecurity Commitment
On Aug. 9, 2023, Gov. Kathy Hochul introduced New York's inaugural comprehensive cybersecurity strategy. In sum, the plan aims to update government networks, bolster county-level digital defenses, and regulate critical infrastructure.
Law Firms are Reducing Redundant Real Estate by Bringing Support Services Back to the Office
A trend analysis of the benefits and challenges of bringing back administrative, word processing and billing services to law offices.
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How AI Has Affected PR
When we consider how the use of AI affects legal PR and communications, we have to look at it as an industrywide global phenomenon. A recent online conference provided an overview of the latest AI trends in public relations, and specifically, the impact of AI on communications. Here are some of the key points and takeaways from several of the speakers, who provided current best practices, tips, concerns and case studies.