The New York State Bar Association is proposing that New York State amend the Constitution to establish a procedure to ensure that a governor is fit to serve and establish a mechanism for succession. The House of Delegates, the association’s governing body, approved a report urging the government to amend the Constitution to ensure an … Continued
Communication, relationships, and trust are key components to successful negotiations, according to three panelists from the sports world and a former FBI hostage negotiator who spoke at the Entertainment, Arts & Sports Law Section panel “Approaches to Negotiations in Sports, Entertainment, and Other Universes,” which was held during the New York State Bar Association’s Annual … Continued
The momentum of Annual Meeting 2023 continues into Day 2, as thousands attend this first in-person Annual Meeting since 2020. Dozens of programs and events were held by nine sections including: 50+, Environmental & Energy Law, Tax, Women in Law, Torts, Insurance and Compensation Law, Real Property, Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law, and LGBTQ, among … Continued
The New York State Bar Association Executive Committee today approved the appointment of a Special Committee on the Selection of Judges for the Court of Appeals in response to concerns raised in recent weeks over the appointment of a chief judge. The committee will examine the selection process, including its history, and make recommendations to … Continued
Reshaping the public perception of crime is a critical element of New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ plan to move the city beyond the pandemic and into a more equitable city for everyone, Brendan McGuire, the mayor’s chief counsel, told lawyers gathered for the opening day of the New York State Bar Association’s Annual Meeting. … Continued
The president of the New York State Bar Association is appointing a Special Committee on the Selection of Judges for the Court of Appeals in response to concerns raised in recent weeks over the appointment of a chief judge. The committee will examine the process and make recommendations to the association’s governing body. “The independence … Continued
Thousands of NYSBA members and attorneys descend on the Big Apple for Annual Meeting 2023. This is the first in-person Annual Meeting in three years and is NYSBA’s largest event of the year. Attendees took part in 17 programs and events, hosted by 11 sections, at the first of a five-day hybrid Annual Meeting. Stolen … Continued
The New York State Bar Association announced the launch of a new enterprise firm membership initiative, which provides a suite of services specifically tailored to meet the needs of an entire firm, including streamlined access to association resources, enhanced benefits, discounted pricing and more. In addition, the association is pleased to announce that Whiteman Osterman … Continued
Maria Volpe, a professor of sociology and director of the Dispute Resolution Program at John Jay College of Criminal Justice – City University of New York, has been chosen to receive the inaugural Charles M. Newman Award by the Dispute Resolution Section of the New York State Bar Association during its Annual Meeting Jan. 18-24 … Continued
The New York State Bar Association’s Commercial and Federal Litigation Section honored Senior U.S. District Judge of the Southern District of New York P. Kevin Castel with its Stanley H. Fuld award during the association’s Annual Meeting. Judge Castel received the honor along with retired Justice Leonard B. Austin, the 2022 recipient of the award … Continued