Over the past 40 years, Superfund has not only facilitated the cleanup of contaminated sites – its original intention – but has also transformed the practice of real estate and corporate law.
The New York State Bar Association is working with representatives of law firms of every size to make recommendations on how to bring lawyers and staff back to their offices when Gov. Andrew Cuomo eases stay at home restrictions. The association has appointed a Restarting the Economy Work Group to ensure that the views of … Continued
Nearly a decade ago, the thought of an infectious disease requiring mandatory quarantines and executive orders closing schools and businesses around the globe seemed more like a doomsday scenario than anything on the horizon. But the New York State Bar Association and the state court system was preparing anyway when they released a public health … Continued
The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) is working with representatives of law firms of every size to make recommendations on how to bring lawyers and staff back to their offices when Gov. Andrew Cuomo eases stay at home restrictions. NYSBA, the largest voluntary state bar association in the country, is in an ideal position … Continued
On April 25, 2020, Governor Andrew Cuomo issued Executive Order 202.24 invoking new powers from a law passed to combat the COVID-19 pandemic to temporarily suspend or modify laws necessary to assist or aid in coping with a declared State disaster emergency. On March 3, 2020, the Governor signed into law legislation that expanded his … Continued
On April 24, 2020, Governor Andrew Cuomo issued Executive Order 202.23 invoking new powers from a law passed to combat the COVID-19 pandemic to temporarily suspend or modify laws necessary to assist or aid in coping with a declared State disaster emergency. On March 3, 2020, the Governor signed into law legislation that expanded his … Continued
The public health crisis has put a particular strain on legal services in rural communities, where there is limited access to technologies that are necessary to work remotely.
Good evening Members, New Yorkers who need help securing unemployment benefits through the appeal process will be matched with attorneys provided by the pro bono partnership launched by the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) and the state court system. Hundreds of lawyers are preparing to assist clients beginning this week. A new innovative website, www.nysba.org/legalhelp, … Continued
With the practice of law changing dramatically in the last 45 days, it is perhaps more important than ever that lawyers must know what they need to get in front of their clients.
When Governor Cuomo issued an executive order in March allowing trusts and estates matters to be executed via videoconference, lawyers found that they quickly had to master new processes and new technology.