Some child custody cases in New York have taken on an extra dimension with parents disagreeing over whether their children should be vaccinated against COVID-19. Other parents have asked Family Court judges to require ex-spouses to be tested for the virus before visiting with their children. At a panel discussion presented by the New York … Continued
The New York State Bar Association presents an evening dedicated to diversity and democracy that will feature a panel on election interference and include the presentation of the Honorable George Bundy Smith Pioneer Award. The 2022 Smooth Moves Diversity & Inclusion Continuing Legal Education program and the Pioneer Award presentation to Rep. Stacey Plaskett runs … Continued
The indictment and resignation of Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin is prompting the New York State Bar Association to bring together thought leaders to examine the legal implications of selecting a new lieutenant governor. Replacing New York’s Lieutenant Governor: Revisiting Skelos v. Paterson is the topic of the discussion, which will take place from 5:30 p.m. … Continued
In her biweekly address, Chief Judge Janet DiFiore said the return to full court operations continues in full swing and is progressing smoothly.
1982 was a landmark year for new technologies like the Commodore 64 personal computer and the portable CD player. It was also the first year high school students from around New York competed in the New York State Bar Association’s state wide Mock Trial Tournament. In 2022, Mock Trial is celebrating 40 years of giving … Continued
The New York State Bar Association strives to promote equal access to justice for all, and NYSBA members’ zealous advocacy for immigrants is one-way attorneys work to achieve that ideal. Shayna Kessler and Steve Yale-Loehr, co-chairs of NYSBA’s Immigration Representation Committee, focus on education and advocacy to improve the plight of immigrants. The committee hosted … Continued
The delegates who assembled in the old state Capitol in 1876 would be amazed by the Association’s current technological capacity and programming; impressed by its efforts to do the public good; and inspired by the spirit of collegiality among the members.
As the midterm elections loom and Congress attempts to rack up some legislative accomplishments before November, there has been positive movement on several of NYSBA’s 2022 federal priorities, and NYSBA’s leadership went to Washington virtually to lobby for more.
Ghost guns and other undetectable firearm components operate within dangerous loopholes that have tragic consequences.
Chief Judge Janet DiFiore said that the courts have returned to full-scale operations, albeit in the context of a new normal defined by the continuation of health and safety protocols, and the smart use of virtual tools to limit unnecessary personal appearances.