Author: Alexandre Petraglia [ADMIN]

New York State Bar Association Presidential Summit Tackles Issues of Sexual Violence and Kinocide During Wartime

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Wartime sexual violence and human trafficking is the central issue in the New York State Bar Association’s Presidential Summit Jan. 15 at the New York Hilton Midtown in New York City. The summit, entitled “Securing Justice: Addressing Sexual Violence and the Weaponization of Individuals and Groups During Conflicts and Wars,” features Cochav Elkayam-Levy, international human … Continued

New York State Law Digest: January 2025

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CASE LAW DEVELOPMENTS Pesky Preservation Prerequisite Results in Important Issue Being Out of Play Court of Appeals Unable to Resolve Conflict as to Accrual of Prejudgment Interest in Personal Injury Action Arising From Motor Vehicle Accident In Love v. State, 78 N.Y.2d 540 (1991), the Court of Appeals ruled that, in a bifurcated personal injury … Continued

New York State Court System LGBTQ+ Advocate Honored by New York State Bar Association

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The New York State Bar Association honored Matthew Skinner, the executive director of the New York State Court System’s Richard Failla LGBTQ Commission, with its LGBTQ+ Vanguard Award. “By serving as the head of the Richard Failla LGBTQ Commission, Matthew Skinner has brought LGBTQ+ concerns to the forefront of the New York State Court System,” … Continued

New York State Bar Association To Honor the Legacy of Long Island Lawyer Who Died Following Traumatic Brain Injury

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Ariel Weinstock – who died a year after suffering a traumatic brain injury – will receive an attorney professionalism award from the New York State Bar Association. His father, Benjamin, the mayor of Cedarhurst, will accept the award on Ariel’s behalf at the association’s Annual Meeting in New York City. “I hope this award commemorating … Continued

New York State Bar Association Mourns the Death of Former President Justin Vigdor

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Domenick Napoletano, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement about the death of the association’s former president Justin Vigdor: “Justin Vigdor’s contributions to the city of Rochester and the state of New York are immeasurable. He served on countless non-profit boards, demonstrating through his good deeds how much difference younger … Continued