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Adoption 101: Key Differences Between Public and Private Adoption

Helping couples navigate adoptions can be a rewarding area of law. Family law attorney Casey Copps DiPaola explained the adoption process to attorneys attending a New York State Bar Association continuing legal education course on Tuesday.  Voluntary Adoption Many couples choose an adoption agency to assist them. Agencies, which are licensed through the New York … Continued

Profiles in Leadership: David Cohen

The New York State Bar Association Committee on Leadership Development is profiling the association’s leaders in a series of articles. In these profiles, we examine the paths to leadership, the mentors that inspired them and the beliefs that made them successful. We hope these interviews will encourage all members of all backgrounds to pursue positions … Continued

New York State Bar Association Honors Westchester Attorney for Promoting Diversity in the Legal Profession

Jacqueline Hattar was presented with the Ruth Bader Ginsburg Vanguard Award in a virtual ceremony on Oct. 9. Hattar, a partner at Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker, advises individuals, small businesses, and property owners on tort liability, wrongful death, construction accidents and labor law matters. She has spearheaded diversity efforts at her firm including … Continued

Reflections on Coming Out Day: A Chronology of the LGBTQ+ Law Section

October 11th is National Coming Out Day, an annual observance that supports living authentically and raises awareness of the LGBTQ+ community and its fight for equal rights. This day of awareness provides an opportunity to look back at how the New York State Bar Association has helped advance LGBTQ+ rights in New York and beyond. … Continued

The Untapped Data Goldmine: IoT Devices in Due Diligence and Discovery

The Internet of Things, commonly referred to as IoT, has rapidly evolved from a futuristic concept to an omnipresent reality, revolutionizing how we interact with our environment and conduct business. For commercial litigators and transactional attorneys, understanding IoT is no longer optional – it’s becoming essential to effective legal practice. From smart thermostats and lighting … Continued

Why You Want To Join the New York State Bar Association

Whenever someone asks me why I have been a member of NYSBA for 25 years, I have a one-word reply: “Sections.” Joining a section is a great way to meet lawyers who practice in the same field as you or who share your interests. NYSBA has 28 of them, and if you are a member … Continued

The Fang Holdings Case: New York Supreme Court Extends Long-Arm Jurisdiction Over Foreign Real Estate Portal

The New York Supreme Court decision in Oasis Investments II Master Fund Ltd. v. Mo (the Fang Holdings Case)[1] sets a precedent for New York courts to establish personal jurisdiction over foreign companies that exploit New York markets to defraud investors. This ruling opens new avenues for litigation, empowering the state to hold alleged wrongdoers … Continued