With many movies skipping a theatrical release in favor of going directly to streaming, does theatrical distribution have a future? The New York State Bar Association will host a panel of industry experts as they delve into the future of movies on big and small screens. “The State of Theatrical Releasing in 2026: Dead Man … Continued
In honor of our 150th anniversary, we asked longtime, involved members for their recollections of the New York State Bar Association. David Goldfarb, past chair of the Elder Law and Special Needs Section, recalled the New York State Bar Association’s victory in amending the power of attorney law five years ago. “I was a member … Continued
Attorneys dealing with difficult clients and colleagues need practical advice and plans of action. An upcoming program from the New York State Bar Association will discuss strategies for the client that calls at 9 p.m. or the lawyer who undermines colleagues. “Managing Difficult Clients and Colleagues: Protecting Your Mental Health and Well-Being,” will take place … Continued
As every litigator knows, where a defendant can be sued depends on a combination of long-arm statutes and due process considerations: The defendant has to have minimum contacts with the forum court before the defendant can be sued there. So typically, after a seller transfers a business to a buyer, a later plaintiff can establish … Continued
Kathleen Sweet, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement on the death of Rev. Jesse Jackson: “Throughout his life, Jesse Jackson overcame prejudice and pushed America to become a more equitable society. His was a powerful and rhythmic voice of the civil rights movement and the conscience of numerous racial … Continued
The New York State Bar Association’s Women in Law Section is hosting a workshop on March 11 designed for female attorneys whose hard work and reliability have brought them success but not led to advancement. The course, entitled “Breaking the Manager Ceiling: For women navigating advancement, influence, and visibility in the legal profession,” focuses on … Continued
In honor of our 150th anniversary, we asked longtime, involved members for their recollections of the New York State Bar Association. Harriet Newman Cohen, who serves on the executive committee of the Family Law Section, recalled when her fellow bar members helped her husband during a medical emergency. “My husband fainted during a section meeting. … Continued
Kathleen Sweet, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement about the firing of U.S. Attorney Donald Kinsella: “The firing of U.S. Attorney Donald Kinsella is an insult to separation of powers and the administration of justice. The President and the Attorney General have demonstrated, yet again, that only loyalists and … Continued
Last December, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the Horseshoe Crab Protection Act. The law phases out commercial harvests of horseshoe crabs, with a full ban by 2029. The New York State Bar Association is hosting a webinar to explain why there is a ban and what attorneys should know about it. Horseshoe crabs are a keystone … Continued
New York State Bar Association President Kathleen Sweet submitted testimony to the Joint Legislative Fiscal Committees on Governor Kathy Hochul’s 2026–27 Executive Budget, offering thoughtful guidance to the Legislature to ensure investments in public safety, legal representation, and court infrastructure are preserved and strengthened. A significant concern is the proposed diversion of hundreds of millions … Continued