We heard that the only way to kill a zombie was by destroying its brain, but the rare VFEZ species subset can only be destroyed by a broken heart. As our VFEZ visitor, whom we hoped would take advantage of a NYLI trial membership, began to cry dust… the very air around the front desk began to quake and waver….
Nothing but the NYLI jacket & strewn microfilm left behind….
We are unlikely to see the nearly extinct VFEZ again, and while the OED even lists the use of Zombie in the world of finance, it has yet to add the Vegetarian variety….
If you’ve gotten to the end of this rather unusual blog, you may have thought — Is it Halloween? Check your calendar again, you’re no fool, it’s April 1st…..
Irish immigrants have been part of the American landscape since before the American Revolution… And some early & notable members of The NY Law Institute were Irish American Lawyers. There’s Thomas Addis Emmet…. Thomas Addis Emmet , older brother of famed Robert, was an early legal adviser to the Society of the United Irishmen . Emigrating to America after…
New York City Department stores — past & present — have been noted for their holiday window displays — from the edgy Barneys, glamorous Saks Fifth Avenue.… to people pleasing Macy’s — it’s all on display, a freebie to make you stop and maybe stop by and play Santa by buying some gift items. We’ve…
The New York Law Institute (NYLI), and the New York Legislative Service (NYLS) are pleased to announce a strategic collaboration designed to strengthen access to legislative and legal research. New York Legislative Service (NYLS) is the premier source for customized on-demand New York State and City legislative histories. This partnership will integrate NYLS’s legislative tracking…
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…
“Boxing Day” , celebrated December 26th, is a long standing British tradition with roots in the Medieval Church’s day after Christmas alms box collection for the poor…. Today’s UK’ers use the day to recover from Christmas festivities, hand out bonuses to tradesmen & vendors, and catch some post holiday sales…. … And now that we’re…