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The legal profession falls behind on AI while other industries move ahead

1 week ago | nydailyrecord.com | Nicole Black

As artificial intelligence (AI) tools gain rapid traction across professional services, a clear pattern is emerging: law firms are dragging their feet. While other industries are integrating AI into daily workflows and experiencing significant benefits, recent data shows that our profession remains the outlier: cautious, skeptical, and slow to adapt.
NY appeals court orders county judge to rule on speedy trial motion

1 week ago | nydailyrecord.com | Bennett Loudon

A state appeals court has, for a second time, reserved decision and sent a case back to the lower court for a judge’s ruling. Defendant Lawrence D. Baker pleaded guilty of first-degree sexual abuse in April 2023 before Wayne County Court Judge Richard M. Healy.
Pawn shop owner admits federal conspiracy charges

1 week ago | nydailyrecord.com | Bennett Loudon

A Greece pawn shop owner has pleaded guilty to federal charges for his role in retail theft ring. Dominic Sprague, 41, pleaded guilty before Chief U.S. Chief District Court Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford, to conspiracy to transport stolen goods in interstate commerce, according to the U.S. Attorney’s office. Under a plea agreement, Sprague faces up to six years in prison. Sentencing is scheduled for Sept. 23. Between December 2021 and Oct.
Buffalo attorney seeks to give away mystery money

1 week ago | nydailyrecord.com | Bennett Loudon

A Buffalo attorney has a bank account containing more than $13,000, but he doesn’t know where the money came from, or who it belongs to. Mark H. Cantor, a partner at Cantor, Wolff, Nicastro & Hall LLC, has filed a petition in state Supreme Court seeking permission to give the money to the New York Lawyers Fund for Client Protection. The Lawyers Fund reimburses clients who suffer financial losses caused by the dishonest conduct of their attorneys.
NYC judge tosses weapon charge over insufficient accusation

1 week ago | nydailyrecord.com | Bennett Loudon

A New York City judge has dismissed a weapon charge because the prosecutor fled an insufficient misdemeanor information. Defendant Maximo Coatl filed a motion to dismiss a fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon charge, as facially insufficient and requested pretrial hearings. Coatl is accused of striking a man on the back of the head with an “unknown hard object,” causing physical injury.
NY appeals court affirms decision to dismiss lawsuit over fatal crash

2 weeks ago | nydailyrecord.com | Bennett Loudon

A state appeals court has upheld the decision of a New York State Court of Claims judge who dismissed a lawsuit regarding a fatal motor-vehicle accident. The claim was filed by Kenneth Baker, the father of Bo Baker, who died in the MVA. In August 2023, Court of Claims Judge Richard E. Sise dismissed the claim after a trial. Baker appealed the verdict to the Appellate Division of state Supreme Court, Fourth Department. In a recent decision, the Fourth Department unanimously affirmed Sise’s ruling.
NY's FAIR Act legislation targets predatory business practices

2 weeks ago | nydailyrecord.com | Kevin Oklobzija

Citing curtailed efforts by the federal government to protect consumers and small businesses from unfair and predatory tactics, New York lawmakers are pushing for passage of the FAIR Business Practices Act.
New York Comptroller's report details Raise the Age law spending

2 weeks ago | nydailyrecord.com | Bennett Loudon

The office of New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli has issued a report on the cost of implementing the state Raise the Age (RTA) law. The law, which was enacted in 2017, changed the age of criminal responsibility as an adult from 16 years old to 18 years old. The law was phased in over two years.
NY court orders new trial for defendant seeking to represent himself

2 weeks ago | nydailyrecord.com | Bennett Loudon

Key Takeaways:NY Court of Appeals orders new trial in assault and robbery case. Judge failed to properly assess defendant’s request to represent himself. Defendant previously accepted and withdrew a plea deal. Court ruled denial of self-representation violated constitutional rights. In a split decision, the New York State Court of Appeals has granted a new trial in an assault case after the trial judge denied the defendant’s request to represent himself.
NY appeals court upholds confinement of dangerous sex offender

2 weeks ago | nydailyrecord.com | Bennett Loudon

Key Takeaways:Appellate Division affirms secure facility confinement under Mental Hygiene Law Article 10Court found clear and convincing evidence that Charles B.