Ninety-three percent of athletes experience sexual harassment, sexual assault or unwanted contact during their times in sport.[1] The majority of those sexually harassed or assaulted within their sport identify as women.[2] While this news could be stunning to some, fewer are more familiar with the pervasiveness of abuse within women’s athletics than the players of … Continued
The mysterious disappearance of an individual often makes intriguing content for crime shows and podcasts, but it is in the Surrogate’s Court where the harsh reality of declaring the missing dead plays out. This article explores that process. Our roadmap is found in Estates, Powers, and Trusts Law (EPTL) 2-1.7, which provides (a) A person … Continued
The New York State Bar Association honored Anthony Kuhn, managing partner of Tully Rinckey’s Buffalo and Syracuse offices, with the Veteran Advocate of the Year Award. The award recognizes outstanding service on behalf of veterans and active-duty service members. Kuhn is a decorated combat veteran and chair of the firm’s Military and National Security practice … Continued
Richard Lewis, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement about Gov. Kathy Hochul signing the Clean Slate Act into law: “This is a monumental day for equal treatment in New York. The law now recognizes that offenders who have paid their debt to society should not be permanently marked by … Continued
The New York State Bar Association is honoring the capital region’s largest law firm, Whiteman Osterman and Hanna, for its participation in the association’s enterprise firm membership initiative. Launched earlier this year, the program provides a suite of services designed to meet the needs of an entire law firm including discounted educational programming and opportunities … Continued
A conference organized by the New York State Bar Association will bring together leaders from Ukraine, the U.S. military, United Nations, and peace groups to talk about the threat of Russia using nuclear weapons in its war with Ukraine. The Nov. 8 event will provide a rare opportunity to hear from military strategists about the … Continued
Cloud Technology Myth-Busting: 4 Truths About the Cloud’s Impact on Law Firm Efficiency Times are a-changin’ Most lawyers are transitioning data storage and essential workflows to the cloud in this digital age. Yet, some attorneys are still hesitant to take the plunge. This reluctance often stems from misinformation or a lack of clarity around cloud technologies’ … Continued
Ron Minkoff presenting the Facial Recognition Report to the House of Delegates The New York State Bar Association is urging the state Legislature to expand the state’s Civil Rights Act to prohibit companies from barring access to entertainment venues based on where a football fan or concertgoer works. The New York State Bar Association’s governing … Continued
Stephen Diamond does it all — from helping an 18-year-old sister raise her four younger siblings after a death in the family to finding jobs for at-risk teenagers. The Union Vale town justice, a trusts and estates attorney, received the Root Stimson award on Saturday for his dedication to such groups as Habitat for Humanity, … Continued
In 2023 it is hard to understand why the medical profession, always based (at least, in modern times) on science and increasingly utilizing technology (sometimes in frightening ways), is one of the only professions that continue to rely on fax machines for sending and receiving patient information. The stated reason: privacy requirements under Health and … Continued