The Nominating Committee invites members of the New York State Bar Association to submit recommendations of themselves or others for consideration in developing its slate of nominees for association offices beginning in 2025. Members wishing to become an officer or member of the NYSBA Executive Committee should review Article VIII of NYSBA’s Bylaws describing the … Continued
Introduction As the United States undergoes a transformation in cannabis legalization, states are confronted with the conflict between state regulatory structures and federal constitutional principles. New York, in its commitment to extensive cannabis reform, has implemented legislation to oversee the cultivation, distribution and consumption of cannabis within its jurisdiction. Nonetheless, the constitutional ramifications of these … Continued
A tragedy that struck Angélicque Moreno’s family when she was young inspired her to become an attorney and an advocate for those who are harmed due to someone else’s negligence. Her cousin was injured during childbirth because of medical malpractice and subsequently suffered from cerebral palsy. Her firsthand view of the emotional and financial impact … Continued
Performers entertain. Some inspire. Mary Tyler Moore did both. Thrice nominated for an Emmy and winning twice for “The Dick Van Dyke Show,” which aired on CBS from 1961 to 1966, Moore’s next project was the starring role in “Holly Golightly,” a musical stage version of “Breakfast at Tiffany’s.” Unfortunately, harsh out-of-town reviews prompted the … Continued
Lauren Sharkey is a partner at Cioffi, Slezak & Wildgrube, a women-owned and -operated law firm in Schenectady, N.Y. She serves on the New York State Bar Association’s Executive Committee and is a past chair of the Young Lawyers Section. Sharkey is a member of the Elder Law and Special Needs Section and the Trusts … Continued
The main goal of my presidency is to meaningfully reduce impediments to the efficient practice of law for our members. I know that may sound ambitious, and perhaps even somewhat ambiguous, and that the implantation of this goal will likely take longer than my one year in office to complete. However, creating value for our … Continued
Dear Colleagues: It is a pleasure to be standing before you today. As some of you may know, I come from a modest background, my parents immigrated to this country from Italy and worked tirelessly to provide me with opportunities they could never have dreamed about – such as leading our association. Their lessons have … Continued
The New York State Bar Association has transformed its Task Force on Emerging Digital Finance and Currency into a standing committee due to the technology’s ever evolving nature. The creation of the committee was approved by the association’s Executive Committee on Friday. It allows the association to assemble experts from various legal practice areas to … Continued
“Noncompete clauses are now banned in the United States.” “Noncompete clauses aren’t going away anytime soon.” I have heard both of these statements in the weeks since April 23, 2024, when the Federal Trade Commission announced that it was issuing its final noncompete clause rule.[1] For the moment, neither statement is true . . . … Continued
In July 2023, New York State Bar Association Immediate Past President Richard Lewis convened the association’s Task Force on Combating Antisemitism and Anti-Asian Hate. The mission was to study and make recommendations for the analysis and development of laws, policies and best practices to enhance education on, and awareness of, antisemitic and anti-Asian violence and … Continued