Author: Alexandre Petraglia [ADMIN]

The Aftermath of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Loper Bright on Health Care Practice

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Lawyers practicing in the Health Care industry who represent healthcare companies and government agencies are embarking on a period of uncertainty following the U.S. Supreme Court decision, Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo (603 U.S. 369 [2024]) (“Loper”).  At the New York State Bar Association’s Annual Meeting, the Health Law and Food, Drug, and Cosmetics Sections … Continued

Corporate Transparency Act Receives Support From SCOTUS, but It’s Not Enough To Lift Nationwide Injunction

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As of Jan. 29, 2025, the requirement to report beneficial ownership information to the United States Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) pursuant to the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) is on hold and enforcement is stayed. The CTA was enacted in 2021 by Congress as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal … Continued

Supporting Neurodiversity in the Workplace

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As more neurodiverse people enter the workplace, employers will need to find ways to accommodate them under the Americans With Disabilities Act. A panel presented by the Labor and Employment Law Section of the New York State Bar Association discussed how attorneys can assist neurodiverse employees and their employers. The speakers were: Victoria Lipnic, partner … Continued

New York State Bar Association’s Judicial Section Honors Jurists for Excellence and Advancement of Diversity

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Four distinguished members of New York’s judiciary were honored by the New York State Bar Association’s Judicial Section for excellence and the advancement of diversity on the bench. New York’s Chief Judge Rowan Wilson and Chief Administrative Judge Joseph Zayas received the Distinguished Jurist Award. Judge Wilson joked with the crowd and humbly gave credit … Continued

Transgender Rights Are Being Attacked on Multiple Fronts

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Last June – during Pride Month – Nassau County banned sports leagues that allow transgender women and girls from using county facilities, effectively banning transgender people from local parks and recreational areas. Across the United States, there are an increasing number of challenges to transgender people participating in public life, including in schools, on sports … Continued

New York State Bar Association Program Offers Rare Insight Into Law Enforcement Strategies in Battling the Opioid Crisis

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A program offered by the Health Law Section during the association’s Annual Meeting this month offered rare insight into the latest strategies in combating the opioid epidemic, drawing on the work of the New York State Bar Association Opioid Task Force created by New York State Bar Association President Domenick Napolitano and chaired by Dr. … Continued