A one-of-a-kind boot camp for trial attorneys who want to improve their courtroom skills is set to kick off on April 6 in Albany. The five-day New York State Bar Association academy covers all aspects of a trial from jury selection to closing arguments. The event draws the best civil and criminal litigators from around … Continued
A new real estate law goes into effect today, bringing with it major changes that remove the option to give the buyer a $500 credit at closing instead of filling out the property disclosure form. The amendments of the real property law also add new questions for sellers to answer on flood risk and flood … Continued
On Nov. 5, 2024, New York voters will be asked to decide whether New York amends its constitution to include an equal rights amendment. Below is a discussion of the amendment and its path to the ballot as well as its potential impact on the rights and protections of New York’s citizens. The timing of … Continued
In the Executive Budget, Governor Kathy Hochul proposed transferring $234 million from the Indigent Legal Services Fund (“ILSF”). Although $114 million would properly be used toward funding the state’s assigned counsel/18b attorneys, $120 million would go to the State General Fund. Established in 2003 via enactment of State Finance Law § 98-b, the ILSF is … Continued
Truly a tale as old as tech is that of bleeding-edge technological advancement, regulators seeking to keep pace and the gray area that exists in the middle of these two points. Once again, that is where lawyers find themselves on the topic of artificial intelligence. AI has posed several challenges, many of which are playing … Continued
The New York State Bar Association is offering a legal education class to alert New York lawyers that they will no longer be able to give a homebuyer a $500 credit at closing in lieu of providing information about the home on the property disclosure statement. The new law goes into effect on March 20. … Continued
Following a decade of service to the Family Law Section Legal Education Committee, Peter Stambleck took over as the section’s chair this year. “I am proud to be part of this organization and the Family Law Section. We are a vibrant and active section offering tremendous benefits and opportunities to the members,” he said. “The … Continued
The New York State Bar Association Committee on Leadership Development is profiling the association’s leaders in a series of articles that will appear on the website. In each profile, we examine the path they took to become a leader, the mentors that inspired them and the beliefs that made them successful. We hope these interviews … Continued
Human rights attorney Becca Heller is being honored by her peers for her dedication to displaced people who are victims of war, religious persecution, and natural disasters. Members of the New York State Bar Association’s International Section gave her the Distinction in International Law and Affairs Award which recognizes excellence in the practice of International … Continued
The future is a blend of uncertainty and opportunity, particularly in the dynamic world of law. From the integration of Generative AI (GenAI) in enhancing productivity and reimagining legal roles, to crucial strategies for recruiting and retaining top legal talent, these advancements are reforming the future of law firms. In this article, we dive into … Continued