The new chair of the Criminal Justice Section David Cohn embraces the different viewpoints between his members who take opposing sides in the courtroom. One might see it as difficult, but Cohn views it as a strength and welcomes the discourse. “One of the great things [about our section] is that prosecutors, defense attorneys tend … Continued
Introduction In April 2023, music streaming platforms witnessed an unprecedented phenomenon: a song titled “Heart on My Sleeve” went viral, seemingly featuring a collaboration between superstars Drake and The Weeknd.[1] The track amassed millions of plays before listeners discovered the shocking truth that neither artist had participated in its creation. Instead, an anonymous producer known … Continued
The Criminal Justice Section of the New York State Bar Association has launched a new series of videos. These short takes offer insight and real-life stories about being a prosecutor and a criminal defense lawyer. Attorneys with decades of experience give personal accounts about the impact of the criminal justice system on their clients, crime … Continued
Elizabeth Cooper is a professor of law and faculty director of the Feerick Center for Social Justice at Fordham University School of Law, and a former member of the LGBTQ+ Law Section’s Executive Committee. Who are your heroes in the legal world? Like many of us, my heroes are those who were tenacious enough, and … Continued
If you are interested in running for office, this story is for you. “From Courtrooms to the Campaign Trail: Empowering Women to Enter the Political Arena” is the first in a series of programs sponsored by the New York State Bar Association’s Women in Law Section. It brought together political strategists, operatives and politicians to … Continued
Kathleen Sweet, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement about the Legislature’s modernization of the Freedom of Information Law: “Ambiguity in New York’s Freedom of Information Law has led to the public being denied vital and timely information. In 2021, the New York State Bar Association’s Task Force on Free … Continued
The New York State Bar Association is hosting a free seminar addressing the impact of immigration law enforcement on schools, places of worship, and medical facilities. “Schools, churches, synagogues, mosques and health care centers need to know what actions they can take to protect students, patients and employees while complying with the law,” said Kathleen … Continued
New York State Bar Association President Kathleen Sweet issued the following statement on the passage of A66/S550, which makes New York’s Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Mistreatment fairer to parents: “Anonymous reporting to the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Mistreatment is a flawed policy that harms thousands of New York families … Continued
The landscape of college athletics continues to change at an unprecedented rate. Name, image and likeness has opened the flow of compensation to student-athletes at all levels. Up until recently, payments for NIL have only been allowed through entities not associated with a university. However, a new era emerged on June 6 when Judge Claudia … Continued
New York State Bar Association President Kathleen Sweet issued the following statement in response to the Legislature passing S5083(Sepulveda)/A5898(Tapia), which is known as the Death Gamble bill: “By passing this bill, the Legislature has reaffirmed its commitment to equity in our public retirement system. The legislation offers judges who are still serving the ability to … Continued