What made you become involved and stay with NYSBA? Those of us who are career government attorneys can become isolated in our agencies from the other members of the Bar. I didn’t like that idea, so I decided to become active in my county bar and NYSBA, sometimes being the only government attorney present at … Continued
Attorneys in the public sector face stressors that lawyers in private practice do not. A recent program, “Prioritizing Support for Public Service Attorneys,” addressed funding and staffing changes and other issues that affect government employees. “Federal employees are facing unprecedented challenges, and our mental health and well-being as attorneys is a top priority,” said Amy … Continued
It seems you cannot listen to the news these days without hearing about a devastating flood, fire, hurricane, or other natural disaster. In the aftermath of disasters, the path to recovery is often fraught with legal, financial, and emotional obstacles. Among the most pressing challenges for affected individuals and communities are disputes related to insurance … Continued
Preparing a wrongful death case in Surrogate’s Court might feel like a daunting task for new attorneys. But it doesn’t have to be. The Trusts and Estates Section of the New York State Bar Association hosted a continuing legal education course that provides a comprehensive overview of wrongful death proceedings in Surrogate’s Court. The full … Continued
This week’s Miranda Warnings podcast features U.S. Supreme Court rulings ranging from the reach of executive power to the influence parents hold in determining school curriculum. The podcast brings together Albany Law School professor Vin Bonventre and political strategist Liz Benjamin. NYSBA past president and general counsel David Miranda moderates it. The U.S. Supreme Court … Continued
What made you become involved and stay with NYSBA? Back in December of 1978 I attended my first Broome County Bar Association holiday party. I was not yet admitted* and was accompanied by Security Mutual Life Insurance Co. of NY General Counsel Bob Byron, who encouraged me to participate in local bar activities. One of … Continued
The restoration of funding for the Legal Services Corporation, one of the New York State Bar Association’s top legislative priorities, is gaining support among New York’s Congressional delegation. Rep. Grace Meng of Queens spoke out against planned funding cuts to the Legal Services Corporation during a subcommittee hearing on the Fiscal Year 2026 federal budget. … Continued
The New York State Bar Association was honored this week with the award for Outstanding Achievement in Public Interest programming by the Association of Continuing Legal Education. Members of the NYSBA public interest and marketing departments accepted the award at the continuing legal education conference in Montreal. The award recognizes NYSBA’s 2024 Partnership Conference, which … Continued
The New York State Bar Association announces the release of the newly revised edition of Real Estate Titles: The Practice of Real Estate Law in New York. The 5th edition of this reference book is an invaluable resource for all real estate professionals. Written and updated by many of the leading real estate practitioners and … Continued
Adam Wekstein, the new chair of the Local and State Government Law Section, is planning to expand the legal education programming the section offers. In September, the section is hosting a three-day meeting in Saratoga Springs that will cover several legal issues including the impact of AI on land use and compliance with new freedom … Continued