David E. Gutowski was honored with the 2026 Ray of Hope Award at the New York State Bar Association’s Lawyer Assistance Program annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner on October 22 at the New York State Bar Association’s Bar Center. Presented by the Capital District Lawyers Helping Lawyers group, the award recognizes individuals whose compassion, commitment, and … Continued
Two recent developments together reshape employer rights regarding employee political and social messaging in the workplace under Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act The Decisions In Home Depot USA, Inc.,[1] the National Labor Relations Board held 3-1 that Home Depot violated Sections 7 and 8(a)(1)[2] of the National Labor Relations Act by prohibiting … Continued
For 25 years, the New York State Bar Association has trained defense attorneys in the strategy and technology involved in defending DWI cases. The association’s Criminal Justice Section celebrated the achievement by doing what it does best – teaching more than 200 attorneys during the day-long program “DWI on Trial 2026: The Big Apple XXV” … Continued
For decades, many law firms have relied on a pressure-based performance structure built around billable hours and relentless workload intensity.[1] In those systems, human time itself has functioned as a primary economic asset. The more hours required to complete work, the greater the potential revenue generation. As a result, professional value was often measured through … Continued
The New York State Bar Association is supporting legislation to allow beneficiaries to question the validity of a living trust without risking forfeiture of their inheritance under a no-contest provision. “Living trusts that have no-contest clauses should not be treated differently from wills,” said Taa Grays, president of the New York State Bar Association. “Our … Continued
Guidelines on artificial intelligence approved by the New York State Bar Association will help avoid the unauthorized practice of law, ensure that legal decisions are in human hands, and reduce bias in legal proceedings. On Saturday, the New York State Bar Association’s governing body, the House of Delegates, adopted the report “Legal Ethics Guidelines for … Continued
Executive Summary This report is organized around our mission: to be the leading voice for the profession by advancing the professional success of our members, equal access to justice, and the rule of law. Part I reports on how we advanced each element of that mission this year. Part II reports on our work in … Continued
Congratulations to the 6,688 law students who passed the bar exam in New York in July. Passing the exam is a major milestone and the first step to joining the ranks of the legal profession. The list of examinees who passed is now public at https://www.nybarexam.org/. Those who passed excelled at a rigorous test of … Continued
The New York State Bar Association is hosting a free continuing legal education course on veterans benefits at noon on Nov. 4. The course features New York State Department of Veterans’ Services Commissioner Viviana DeCohen and Deputy Counsel Benjamin Pomerance. They will detail the legal and practical steps attorneys need to take to help clients … Continued
We share in your disappointment and know that it won’t be easy to pick up your study materials once again, but pick them up you must if you want to be the attorney you went to law school to become. What to Do Next Contact the New York Board of Law Examiners. Make the required … Continued