Author: Alexandre Petraglia [ADMIN]

New York State Bar Association Launches Task Force Aimed at Alleviating Opioid Public Health Crisis

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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

Profiles in Leadership: David Cohen

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The New York State Bar Association Committee on Leadership Development is profiling the association’s leaders in a series of articles. In these profiles, we examine the paths to leadership, the mentors that inspired them and the beliefs that made them successful. We hope these interviews will encourage all members of all backgrounds to pursue positions … Continued

New York State Bar Association Honors Westchester Attorney for Promoting Diversity in the Legal Profession

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Jacqueline Hattar was presented with the Ruth Bader Ginsburg Vanguard Award in a virtual ceremony on Oct. 9. Hattar, a partner at Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker, advises individuals, small businesses, and property owners on tort liability, wrongful death, construction accidents and labor law matters. She has spearheaded diversity efforts at her firm including … Continued

New York State Law Digest: October 2024

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THE CPLR AND THE UNIFORM RULES The Complicated Nature of New York State’s Procedural Law We have discussed in the past the complicated nature of the various sources of procedure in New York State. While the CPLR occupies a significant portion of the arena, it shares its applicability with other statutes (e.g., Estates Powers and … Continued