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
The New York Department of State is reminding notaries that they must renew their commissions through the Department of State as a result of a change in the law in 2023. Here are some tips: Notary commission renewals can be done 90 days before the expiration date, which is printed on the notary license or … Continued
Gambling can take many forms from lottery tickets and bingo to casino gaming and prediction markets. The recent webinar “Problem Gambling 101 and Ethical Obligations of Lawyers” sponsored by the New York State Bar Association’s Committee on Attorney Well- Being detailed the signs and symptoms of problem gambling, plus the ethical responsibilities lawyers have to … Continued
The New York State Bar Association’s Lawyer Assistance Program hosted its 36th Annual Spring Retreat May 29 to 31 in Lake George. The event drew a record number of attendees and featured activities supporting wellness and connection, including hiking, yoga and meditation, recovery meetings and a continuing legal education program on the topic of problem … Continued
The New York State Commission on Judicial Nomination today announced that the Commission is seeking recommendations and applications for persons who may be qualified to serve as an Associate Judge of the New York Court of Appeals. On February 10, 2027, a vacancy will exist on the Court of Appeals due to the expiration of … Continued
At the April House of Delegates Meeting, the Corporate Counsel Section presented a recommendation to dissolve the Corporate Counsel Section and merge its members and programs into the Business Law Section. “After careful consideration over the last few years, the leaders of the Corporate Counsel Section agreed unanimously to merge the section into the Business Law Section of NYSBA,” … Continued
Lawyers filled Foley Square in New York City Tuesday to rededicate themselves to defending the rule of law. The theme of the rally was “Time to Lawyer Up,” with speakers encouraging lawyers to step up and take on more pro-bono work defending immigrants and federal workers and protecting voting rights. The rally was sponsored by … Continued
A “FamilyShield” app that would aid parents trying to collect child support payments won the Legal Innovation Tournament at Hofstra’s Maurice A. Deane School of Law and Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science. The app helps a single parent combine tracking, document generation, and evidence collection. It is targeted at serving middle-income adults who make too much … Continued
The steps and strategy needed in preparing for a guardianship hearing were the focus of a recent New York State Bar Association continuing legal education course sponsored by its Elder Law and Special Needs section. “Preparing for a Guardianship Hearing” is the third in a four-part series detailing key steps involved in preparing for a … Continued
Dear Members, Advancing the rule of law is one of the key pillars of our mission. As lawyers we have a special duty to ensure that the law governs everyone equally and courts and lawyers operate independently. The New York State Bar Association – along with three other bar associations and a legal nonprofit – … Continued