Sitting down to interview the team captains of the Mock Trial club at Hunter College High School, you can feel the camaraderie of this group from the start. Hunter is returning to the state tournament in Albany this month for the fourth time in four years. The team was state champions in 2022 and this … Continued
When it comes to Medicare, not all states are created equal. New York stands out as one of the most consumer-friendly states, offering benefits that don’t exist elsewhere. New York is a “guaranteed issue” state, meaning it doesn’t require medical underwriting to enroll in a Medicare Supplement plan. This gives New York Medicare beneficiaries unparalleled … Continued
Domenick Napoletano, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement about this year’s final budget: “The New York State Bar Association is outraged by the sweep of $120 million for Indigent Legal Services to the State’s General Fund in this year’s final budget at a time when the ability of all … Continued
Domenick Napoletano, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement about the death of retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice David Souter: “Justice Souter cared deeply about the U.S. Constitution and strongly supported adhering to precedent. Appointed by President George H.W. Bush, he was ideologically independent, and he valued standing up for … Continued
Twenty years ago, the March/April 2005 Burden of Proof column titled “Deposition Tips Your Parents Taught You” was published in the NYSBA Journal.[1] There have been many changes along the way, the most important likely being the promulgation of the Uniform Rules for the Conduct of Depositions,[2] and the most recent being the rules adopted … Continued
Newly admitted attorneys will have to take skills classes in person, the NY State CLE board announced, revoking a concession that was made to keep attorneys safe during the COVID pandemic. The pandemic-related changes expire on June 30, but newly admitted attorneys can continue to take live, simultaneous classes by web and videoconference until Dec. … Continued
Congestion Pricing Arrives Congestion pricing is back in court, and this time the Metropolitan Transportation Authority is seeking to stave off a federal attempt to terminate the program.[1] Leading up to this moment, Judge Gordon in the District Court of New Jersey denied the majority of New Jersey’s National Environmental Policy Act claims seeking to … Continued
As more attorneys incorporate artificial intelligence into their practices, the New York State Bar Association is hosting a program on how to use the technology in a safe and ethical way. “AI technologies can benefit us by reducing repetitive tasks, setting priorities, and optimizing productivity,” said Domenick Napoletano, president of the New York State Bar … Continued
Honest Abe and Attorney Ethics Abraham Lincoln, often called America’s greatest president and introduced to schoolchildren as “Honest Abe,” started his career as a lawyer, a profession far from being renowned for honesty. In fact, honesty in the courtroom was a core tenet for Lincoln, who, over two decades, became known as one of the … Continued
The Wheatley High School team in Nassau County’s East Williston School District is savoring its victory over county rival Clarke High School in neighboring East Meadow. The win in the Region VII championship secures the team a spot in the state tournament in Albany later this month. Wheatley’s attorney adviser, former prosecutor David Schwartz, praises … Continued