Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD as it is commonly known, is not only a childhood condition. It is a neurodevelopmental disorder that begins in childhood and stays into adulthood, although symptoms may change over time. The challenges for adults, specifically lawyers, living with ADHD was the subject of a recent program sponsored by the … Continued
The New York State Bar Association is hosting a virtual career fair on Sept. 28 to connect new lawyers with firms looking to hire. Whether you’re a paralegal, recent law school graduate, newly-admitted attorney, or an attorney practicing for years, this career fair is the place for you. The two-hour event will connect applicants with … Continued
Serhiy Hoshovsky is a native of Ukraine and joined the New York State Bar Association 20 years ago while studying for his LLM at Fordham University School of Law. His New York City practice focuses on both domestic and international law. Hoshovsky is one of the co-chairs of the Ukraine Task Force in the International … Continued
Some Practical Tips When Applying for Professional Liability Insurance In recent years, buyers of lawyers’ professional liability (“LPL”) insurance have enjoyed a “soft market” (many competing carriers and lower premium costs due to price competition). But it doesn’t necessarily feel that way when the bill is paid each year. Malpractice premiums are still a large … Continued
New York State Bar Association President Richard Lewis addressed 29 new Americans with roots in 19 countries at a naturalization ceremony marking Constitution Day. For the new citizens, it is the culmination of years of waiting, and studying, to become U.S. citizens. Dutchess County Family Court and Acting Supreme Court Judge Joseph Egitto presiding over … Continued
With the summer memories in the rear view mirror, it’s time to usher in a new season and head back to work and school. The New York State Bar Association is proud to acknowledge 17 members who are taking on leadership roles in our association’s sections. They each bring expertise in the practice of law … Continued
In partnership with the U.S. State Department, David Simonia, the director of Legal Aid for the nation of Georgia, is in the United States seeking advice on how to reform the justice system in his fledgling Democracy. That’s why he visited the Bar Center in Albany one day last week and met with New York … Continued
Former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson poses at the entrance to the Trustees Room at Columbia University. He is a trustee of the university. Forty-five years ago, I was a summer intern in the Washington office of U.S. Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan. For a 20-year-old from Wappingers Falls, New York, the summer on Capitol Hill … Continued
There is nothing worse than an unwanted surprise. After settling the bodily injury lawsuit in a trucking or automobile claim, your insurer/client happily closes their file, satisfied with the settlement you’ve negotiated. Until…surprise! They receive a demand letter from another insurance carrier for $50,000 in loss transfer. They call you in a panic saying, “I … Continued
Ask anyone who spends time outdoors hiking, bicycling or fishing and they will tell you that there is something restorative about spending time in nature. Recently, the Lawyer Assistance Program of the New York State Bar Association held an informational event on these benefits. Brooke Mellen of Cultured Forest led the session. A risk assessment … Continued