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New York State Bar Association Thanks Gov. Hochul and Legislature for Providing Clarification on Out-Of-State Notarizations

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Domenick Napoletano, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement about the out-of-state notarization bill signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul: “We appreciate that the bill signed by Gov. Hochul provides much needed clarity on out-of-state notarizations. By eliminating the need for a certificate of conformity for an out-of-state notarization, New York … Continued

The Federal Edge in New York’s Fight Against Corruption

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The recent indictment of New York City Mayor Eric Adams on bribery and campaign finance charges is only the latest example of the prosecution of state and local New York officials in federal rather than state courts in New York for corruption crimes. Aside from Adams, in the last 20 years federal authorities have prosecuted … Continued

New York Now Allows Transfer on Death Deeds, but Should You Use Them?

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New York State recently authorized transfer on death deeds for real property offers. Property owners and their counsel can take advantage of this simplified method of transferring assets to beneficiaries; however, a transfer of death deed is not appropriate for all situations and has, in some cases, complicated matters more than it simplified them. History … Continued

New NYSBA Task Force on Opioid Addiction Is Making Headway

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Opioid addiction is a public health crisis that affects all walks of life. This crisis is most devastating in marginalized communities that lack the resources to provide users with appropriate care. What is needed is a comprehensive program to ensure that all persons addicted to opioids, whether in cities or suburbs, in affluent neighborhoods or … Continued

The NLRB Joins the Crackdown on Non-Competes

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Much has been written about the Federal Trade Commission’s “final rule” banning the use of most employee non-compete agreements by private sector employers.[1] While litigation over the enforceability of the final rule works its way through the federal courts, the National Labor Relations Board has also sought to invalidate non-competes and other restrictive covenants – … Continued

Annual Review of New Criminal Justice Legislation

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This article reviews new legislation amending the Penal Law, Criminal Procedure Law and related statutes. The discussion that follows will highlight key provisions of the new laws, which the reader should review for specific details. Where indicated, legislation enacted by both houses is awaiting the governor’s signature; the reader should check to determine whether the … Continued

President Domenick Napoletano Speaks to Members

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Good morning. Before we begin – I want to take a moment to share some thoughts about our colleague Ariel Weinstock. Ariel passed this summer following a tragic car accident during our June 2023 House of Delegates Meeting in Cooperstown. It was Ariel’s first House Meeting as he was just beginning to share his time … Continued

NYSBA Works To Bring Hundreds of Millions of Dollars in Legal Fees to N.Y.

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The New York State Bar Association is working with the Commercial Division Advisory Council to provide economic benefits to NYSBA members and the State of New York. NYSBA President Domenick Napoletano discusses these joint efforts. Are there any precedents for NYSBA’s current efforts to persuade businesses to litigate their disputes in New York? NYSBA has … Continued