NYLI Reading Room resident John Anthon — aka Li’l NYLI — surprised us all the other day with a bit of rap about court records…. “NY App Div, Circuit or Supreme…Mad Records work it! – their volume’s Extreme” “Def’s testimony = Direct, Redirect, and Cross! All in THE Exhibits — that MAKES you THE BOSS”…
The ABA issued its first formal opinion covering the growing use of generative artificial intelligence (GAI) back in July. Not surprisingly, the ABA emphasized that model rules related to competency, informed consent, confidentiality and fees principally apply. For full text of ABA Formal Opinion 512 (July 29, 2024), click here. And, not surprising to NYLI…
It was my pleasure to have a “Member Chat” with Jackson Healy, currently a LLAGNY Board Member and Research Librarian at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP. Check out the full Law Lines interview by clicking here!
The New York Law Institute was honored to have Zoe Merriman and Jamie Muth of The Brennan Center for Justice stop by for a quick tour and chat…. As with all good conversation, NYLI and Brennan representatives learned from each other. We enjoyed hearing Jamie and Zoe speak enthusiastically about the work of the Brennan…
The LLAGNY Book Club closed out its season with a meeting to discuss first time novelist Taffy Brodesser-Akner’s Fleishman Is In Trouble. This contemporary novel (now a series on Hulu) chronicles the milieu of Manhattan’s hyper-achievers and their shifting views of marriage, relationships and family. Check out my full Law Lines review by clicking here! And now…
Summer draws to a close with Labor Day. Perhaps you’ve already put away your white dresses and pants in favor of corduroys & cozy cardigans…. And, somehow, September brings about the “Back to School” mood in all of us… Today’s lesson is a quick review of Labor resources (particularly FLSA!) at NYLI… So after you’ve…
Back to school starts a little earlier for college student, with August being THE month for dorm move ins…. Some essential questions for every college Freshman.. What to Study? Should you join a fraternity or sorority? How to pay the tuition bill? Check out these State University rates from the 1950s!! Need help researching education,…
Summer Olympics is in glamorous Paris this go around, and the countries of the world watch as their athletes compete for the gold…. And at The New York Law Institute, we have sources on Sports Law and Olympic Game issues that are research gold for members! As always, it’s good to start with a Nutshell…….
Pheobe Hurtte, a valued NYLI employee since 1986, will begin enjoying her retirement at the end of July! NYLI staff members, past and present, have many happy memories of working with Pheobe….
Now that you’re back from the AALL Conference… it’s time for a little Chicago Trivia… Check out my Chicago Trivia & Nicknames Crossword Puzzle by Clicking Here !!