New York State Bar Association President Kathleen Sweet issued the following statement upon the governor’s signing of the Medical Aid in Dying act: “The enactment of the Medical Aid in Dying law is a victory for bodily autonomy and dignity for New Yorkers faced with overwhelming and unremitting pain and suffering at the end of … Continued
The New York State Bar Association advocates for state and federal legislation and works tirelessly to promote equal access to justice for all. As part of that mission, the association addresses current events and issues that impact the legal profession and the rule of law. In the last year, President Kathleen Sweet and the association … Continued
New York State Bar Association President Kathleen Sweet issued the following statement today: “The New York State Bar Association commends Governor Hochul’s Sensitive Locations Protection Act, which safeguards New Yorkers’ constitutional rights from federal overreach. By ensuring that sensitive locations – including schools — are protected from warrantless civil immigration enforcement and establishing a state … Continued
The New York State Department of Veterans’ Services is launching a new grant program encouraging solo attorneys and law firms to commit time and resources to represent veterans. The program is co-sponsored by the New York State Bar Association and will provide grants to attorneys or firms in exchange for their representation of veterans who … Continued
The New York State Bar Association’s Committee on Animals and the Law will present a three-part webinar exploring the emotional, practical, ethical, and legal complexities of end-of-life care for animals. The series, entitled “The End-of-Life Journey with our Beloved Animals: From Diagnosis to Life After Loss,” offers guidance from veterinarians, animal hospice experts and attorneys … Continued
New York State Bar Association President Kathleen M. Sweet issued the following statement on the Governor’s Executive Budget: “As the New York State Bar Association continues to analyze the 2027 Executive Budget proposals, we commend Governor Hochul for strengthening funding for the Judiciary, proposing to ban illegal homegrown firearms (ghost guns), and protecting the integrity … Continued
The New York State Bar Association calls on the Trump Administration to ensure that public sector lawyers — who represent crime victims, children, and numerous and other clients — can benefit from the federal Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program. The House of Delegates, the association’s governing body, approved a report that details the devastating effect … Continued
Ransomware attacks have evolved into a billion-dollar threat and businesses of all sizes are at risk. Preparing a business for the threat and planning a response was the topic of a panel discussion sponsored by the Local and State Government Law Section at the New York State Bar Association’s Annual Meeting. The panelists represented legal, … Continued
The New York State Bar Association honored trailblazing attorneys for their commitment to diversity in the legal profession, mentorship of young attorneys and devotion to community service. The awards were presented Wednesday at the Constance Baker Motley Symposium during the association’s Annual Meeting at the Hilton Midtown in New York City. The event recognizes lawyers … Continued
One of the early goals of Chief Judge Rowan Wilson when he took over the state’s highest court was to expand the docket and make quicker decisions. The chief judge spoke about his success doing that at a dinner hosted by the New York State Bar Association’s Committee on Courts of Appellate Jurisdiction. The annual … Continued