A little-known international court can give LGBTQ+ people a chance at justice outside of their local legal systems. A recent New York State Bar Association Continuing Legal Education course explained the Inter-American Human Rights System, its court system, and its impact on LGBTQ+ rights in the Americas. Leading the discussion was Gustavo Miranda Coutinho, a … Continued
It’s not the holiday season, but New York practitioners often have “Santa clauses” on their minds. These clauses, which are included in some New York estate planning documents, were introduced by practitioners several years ago to account for the New York “estate tax cliff” regime. Specifically, New York law provides a credit against estate tax … Continued
As LGBTQ+ people face legal difficulties in the United States and around the world, the New York State Bar Association is hosting a seminar to explore how a mechanism to strengthen human rights in North and South America can protect LGBTQ+ rights. “The challenges to LGBTQ+ rights have only increased in the past few years,” … Continued
With the Trump administration questioning the legality of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, employers must figure out what to do going forward. Companies face risk when they decide to continue their diversity programs but abandoning them has downsides too. It depends on how much risk an organization is willing to take on. A recent Continuing … Continued
Domenick Napoletano, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement today about the bar association’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion: “The New York State Bar Association will continue to advocate for ensuring equal access to justice for all persons, especially those in need. Those that call for our laws and … Continued
Last June – during Pride Month – Nassau County banned sports leagues that allow transgender women and girls from using county facilities, effectively banning transgender people from local parks and recreational areas. Across the United States, there are an increasing number of challenges to transgender people participating in public life, including in schools, on sports … Continued
Wartime sexual violence and human trafficking bring tremendous anguish to victims, but laws are rarely enforced, and perpetrators are rarely punished. The New York State Bar Association will amplify efforts to support survivors and pursue justice for victims in its upcoming Presidential Summit. “Human traffickers often take their victims across borders, making it difficult to … Continued
Hundreds of civil legal service attorneys attended the New York State Bar Association’s Partnership Conference at Albany’s Capital Center in October. If you could not attend, you can now view more than a dozen continuing legal education courses from the event on demand. The event offered more than two dozen programs and panels educating lawyers … Continued
Jacqueline Hattar was presented with the Ruth Bader Ginsburg Vanguard Award in a virtual ceremony on Oct. 9. Hattar, a partner at Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker, advises individuals, small businesses, and property owners on tort liability, wrongful death, construction accidents and labor law matters. She has spearheaded diversity efforts at her firm including … Continued
Public housing tenants in New York State often find it difficult to get needed repairs and maintenance. A New York State Bar Association Continuing Legal Education course discussed how lawyers can be part of the solution, and the steps needed to empower tenants in tackling these issues. Anna Luft, public housing justice project director at … Continued