Author: Alexandre Petraglia [ADMIN]

New York State Bar Association Welcomes Supreme Court Ruling Allowing Restrictions on Ghost Guns

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Domenick Napoletano, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement today about the U.S. Supreme Court upholding restrictions on ghost guns: “The Supreme Court today upheld common sense restrictions on difficult-to-trace guns known as ghost guns. These restrictions require accountability from gun manufacturers such as serial numbers on the parts and … Continued

NYSBA President Calls Latest White House Directive an Assault on the Legal Profession

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Domenick Napoletano, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement today condemning the administration’s latest threat to the legal profession: “A fundamental principle of our American legal system is that attorneys have a duty to be vigorous advocates for their clients. This ensures that all persons involved in our legal system … Continued

New York State Bar Association Honors Legal Aid Advocate With Prestigious Civil Rights Award

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The New York State Bar Association will honor civil legal services advocate Lillian M. Moy with its W. Haywood Burns Award in recognition of her decades of providing free legal representation to low-income people. “Lillian Moy has made sure the most vulnerable in our communities have access to legal representation through her years of leadership,” … Continued