Author: Jennifer

New York State Bar Association Commends Legislature For Passing Law Easing Burdensome Record-Keeping Regulations on Notaries

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New York State Bar Association President Domenick Napoletano released the following statement after the state Legislature passed the notary reform bill A07241A/S8663: “New York State regulations mandated that notaries keep records of every transaction for 10 years. It was so difficult and time consuming that many attorneys chose to stop doing notary work altogether. We … Continued

Resolving Disputes Online? Ensure Your Services Are Disability Accessible

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Dispute resolution professionals have increasingly relied on technology to promote and provide services in recent years. COVID-19 accelerated the adoption and reliance on communication technologies like Zoom and Teams, which have been professional lifesavers for many. Although everyone experienced a learning curve, some dispute resolution providers and participants—and especially some persons with disabilities (PWDs)—found the … Continued

Ten Things You Don’t Know About President Domenick Napoletano

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You may think you know Domenick Napoletano. Here are ten little-known facts about this first-generation American and the son of Italian immigrants. 1, He was the first in his family to graduate elementary school. 2. This native son of Brooklyn grew up not far from the Brooklyn waterfront where his father worked as a longshoreman. … Continued

President Richard Lewis Reflects on a Groundbreaking Year

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President Richard Lewis reflects on his groundbreaking year as president and the initiatives he took to combat anti-Asian hate and antisemitism, preserve diversity and keep funding flowing to legal services programs. He also shares how the year has changed him both personally and professionally. In an extensive interview with Miranda Warnings host, David Miranda,  Lewis … Continued

What Happens When a Governor Is Unable to Serve?

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When Andrew Cuomo resigned as governor in August 2021, New York had a constitutional procedure in place to fill that vacancy instantly. Under the constitution, Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul became governor. So far, so good. But what if she became incapable of serving?  Who would make that determination, and how? New York is one of … Continued

Clarence High School Mock Trial Team Finds Strength in Legacy

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Postseason competition in Mock Trial is nothing new for the Clarence High School team in suburban Buffalo. The team this year bested a crowded field of more than two dozen schools from Western New York to take the Region I title. They beat out last year’s Region I champ Frewsburg High School in Chautauqua County. … Continued

Persistence Pays Off for New Paltz High School Mock Trial Team

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The New Paltz High School Mock Trial team is headed to the state tournament for the first time, after many years placing a close second in competition. This year, the team’s determination paid off, upsetting perennial favorite, and last year’s region IV winner, The Mount Academy. “Beating Mount was a big upset,” said team captain … Continued