Topic: Conflicts of interest among family members Digest: A lawyer who represents the Executor of an estate and simultaneously represents a beneficiary of the estate in an unrelated matter does not have a concurrent conflict of interest. “Differing interests” may arise where lawyer simultaneously represents both an estate’s Executor/beneficiary and a co-beneficiary as co-defendants in … Continued
Months ago, the Judicial Section of the New York State Bar Association selected Hon. Hector LaSalle as the winner of the most prestigious 2023 Distinguished Jurist Award. Today, Justice LaSalle received this award to thunderous applause and overwhelming support and appreciation from NYSBA members. In addition, several programs and events were held on day three … Continued
The momentum of Annual Meeting 2023 continues into Day 2, as thousands attend this first in-person Annual Meeting since 2020. Dozens of programs and events were held by nine sections including: 50+, Environmental & Energy Law, Tax, Women in Law, Torts, Insurance and Compensation Law, Real Property, Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law, and LGBTQ, among … Continued
Thousands of NYSBA members and attorneys descend on the Big Apple for Annual Meeting 2023. This is the first in-person Annual Meeting in three years and is NYSBA’s largest event of the year. Attendees took part in 17 programs and events, hosted by 11 sections, at the first of a five-day hybrid Annual Meeting. Stolen … Continued