Domenick Napoletano, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement about the death of New York State Supreme Court Justice Dawn Jiménez-Salta: “I am deeply hurt by the tragic passing of Supreme Court Justice Dawn Jiménez-Salta, whom I’ve known, and I worked with, for some thirty years. As an adversary, she … Continued
Helping couples navigate adoptions can be a rewarding area of law. Family law attorney Casey Copps DiPaola explained the adoption process to attorneys attending a New York State Bar Association continuing legal education course on Tuesday. Voluntary Adoption Many couples choose an adoption agency to assist them. Agencies, which are licensed through the New York … Continued
The New York State Bar Association is appointing a blue-ribbon task force to recommend new laws and policies to address rampant opioid addiction in the state. “The task force will be discussing how to prioritize treatment over punishment for those caught in the grip of the opioid crisis,” said Domenick Napoletano, president of the New … Continued
The New York State Bar Association is awarding its highest honor, the Gold Medal, to retired Associate Justice Stephen Breyer of the Supreme Court of the United States, at its presidential gala on Jan. 16 at The Plaza Hotel in New York City. “Justice Breyer’s loyalty is to the rule of law,” said Domenick Napoletano, … Continued
Domenick Napoletano, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement about the alarming rise in hate crimes reported by the New York State Office of the Comptroller: “I am saddened but unfortunately not surprised by the steady rise and alarming increase in hate crimes in New York State. It is painful … Continued
Domenick Napoletano, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement about Gov. Kathy Hochul’s appointment of three Supreme Court justices to the Second Judicial Department: “Gov. Hochul showed tremendous foresight in appointing three Supreme Court justices to the Second Department this week. The Second Department is New York’s busiest court, and … Continued
I view participation in bar association activities as an integral part of my professional life. It is a responsibility that comes with being a practicing attorney. Working with lawyers from all parts of the state and all types of practices to better the profession and to improve the delivery of legal services is a way … Continued
The U.S. Supreme Court this week turned down a request by Missouri’s attorney general to delay the scheduled sentencing in September of former President Trump for his conviction on dozens of felony counts in the hush money trial in New York City. Missouri’s attorney general, Andrew Bailey, a Republican, filed a lawsuit on July 3 … Continued
Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Education put all borrowers, including law students, law graduates, and working lawyers here in New York, who enrolled in the Saving on a Valuable Education repayment and loan forgiveness plan, into temporary forbearance. This paused payments and interest immediately following a federal appeals court decision halting a signature … Continued
The New York State Bar Association has submitted comments supporting the Biden Administration’s plan to reclassify marijuana on the federal controlled substance list from a Schedule 1 to a Schedule 3 drug. If the move is adopted, this will be the most significant change in U.S. drug policy in decades. Schedule 1 is the most … Continued