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Four Esteemed and Pioneering Members of the Bench To Receive Judicial Section Awards at the New York State Bar Association’s Annual Meeting

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Four distinguished members of New York’s judiciary will be honored at a luncheon at the New York Hilton Midtown on Friday, Jan. 19, during the New York State Bar Association’s Annual Meeting. The association’s Judicial Section will recognize New York’s Chief Judge Rowan Wilson and Chief Administrative Judge Joseph Zayas with its Distinguished Jurist Award. … Continued

Attorney Professional Forum: Can Lawyers Moonlight?

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To the Forum: I am a recent law school graduate who was admitted to practice just a few weeks ago. I began my first job as a lawyer soon after taking the bar exam at a small family law firm in New York City that participates in a lot of pro bono work. Being that … Continued

Human Trafficking: A Pathway to Hope

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Abid Shamdeen (center) in a refugee camp in Serres, Greece, where he met with refugees from Iraq seeking asylum in Europe. Photo courtesy Abid Shamdeen. Human trafficking is a complex and pervasive crime, the far-reaching effects of which are difficult to convey through numbers. While it is estimated that there are more than 25 million … Continued

Article III: Standing Over Patent Appeals and Case Law Development

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The Article III Cases and Controversies Clause of the U.S. Constitution draws boundaries of federal judicial power.[1] The constitutional standing doctrine limits the group of litigants empowered to bring a lawsuit in federal court to ensure that federal courts do not exceed their authority.[2] To meet standing, the party must prove that (1) the party … Continued

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