Starting today, the New York State Office of Court Administration is prohibiting the use of smart glasses that contain a camera, microphone or computer in state, county, town and village courts. New York is the first state to institute such a ban. In a July 1 memorandum, the court administration said the ban ensures that … Continued
The new chair of the New York State Bar Association’s Dispute Resolution Section, Loretta Gastwirth, is focusing on collaboration with other sections to broaden professional development and strengthen relationships for the section’s nearly 2,000 members. “The many section members who are arbitrators and mediators touch on so many disciplines – from employment to construction to … Continued
(L-R): Paul Samuels, Judge Leslie Stein, Judge Howard Levine, Hank Greenberg, Elizabeth Fine, Michael Hutton and Lorraine Silverman speak on a panel at the New York State Bar Association in Albany. In a statewide forum hosted by the New York State Bar Association, members of the Commission on Judicial Nomination made an enthusiastic plea for … Continued
There’s a myth in the legal profession that success and personal well-being are a trade-off and that to build a thriving practice you have to sacrifice everything else. Attorney Jennifer Gillman knows this tension firsthand. Before building her own legal recruiting and strategy business, she was an AMLaw 100 lawyer working crazy hours that left … Continued
The New York State Bar Association is hosting a program on July 23 that will go behind the scenes in the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice. The one-hour program will focus on how federal prosecutors prepare for grand jury proceedings in criminal antitrust cases. Three former federal prosecutors, who left the Department of … Continued
Women in Law Section Chair Morghan Richardson is setting her sights on the State Capitol during her term, with the goal of expanding the section’s legislative subcommittee. “It’s super important for us as women at a time when it feels like our rights are under attack, to stay at the forefront of what is being … Continued
Attorneys representing municipalities and energy companies across New York are grappling with understanding the regulatory landscape and the future of battery energy storage operations. The topic of battery energy storage systems was one of several discussed in the recent “Land Use 2026” Continuing Legal Education course presented by the New York State Bar Association. Dan … Continued
Dear members, The Nominating Committee invites members of the association to seek consideration to be a nominee for association offices beginning in 2027. Members wishing to become an officer or member of the NYSBA Executive Committee should review Article VIII of the Association’s Bylaws describing the Nominating Committee and nominations for office. The Nominating Committee … Continued
The Commission on Judicial Nomination is hosting “The Road to the Court of Appeals: Demystifying the Process” to explain how judges are selected for New York’s highest court. The term of Senior Associate Judge Jenny Rivera will expire on Feb. 10, 2027, creating a vacancy. The Commission on Judicial Nomination will recommend candidates for consideration … Continued
The New York State Bar Association is calling for the establishment of clear procedures for emergencies and delays during the bar exam. On Saturday, the New York State Bar Association’s governing body, the House of Delegates, adopted a report from its Young Lawyers Section regarding the administration of the bar exam. “The bar exam standard protocols … Continued