Attorneys licensed to practice law in New Jersey must now earn one credit from a continuing legal education (CLE) course on technology as part of the 24-credit CLE requirement. The Supreme Court of New Jersey approved the rule change earlier this year. The 24 credits must be earned during a two-year reporting cycle. The requirement … Continued
NYSBA has transitioned to a new payment processing service with JPMorgan Chase to enhance efficiency and security. Members submitting payments by check are kindly asked to update their records and mail all future payments to New York State Bar Association, P.O. Box 37204, New York, NY 10087. Thank you for your cooperation and continued membership!
A woman under the age of 18 is in adult court testifying in a case involving the assault and robbery of a man who hired her for sex. When she takes the stand, her behavior changes. She looks at the gallery and is overcome with fear. An observant court officer recognizes a man in the … Continued
Recent changes to federal immigration policy on visas, international travel and regulatory compliance are causing confusion and uncertainty for employees and their employers. The New York State Bar Association’s Health Law Section focused on the implications for attorneys working in the healthcare industry in a recent continuing education course. The course was presented by Cianna … Continued
New York State Bar Association President Taa Grays issued the following statement in advance of the midterm elections: Safeguarding Democracy Starts With Us Democracy does not sustain itself. It is sustained by citizens who show up, by institutions that hold, and by people who understand how self-government works well enough to insist that it keep … Continued
If the adage is true that “a picture is worth a thousand words,” then the Zapruder film – the 26-second home movie that caught the assassination of President John F. Kennedy – at 480 frames, is worth 480,000 words. Given the attention and writing devoted to it, this may be a woeful underestimate. The recent … Continued
Introduction Commercial and civil disputes are rarely driven by legal or financial issues alone. They are also shaped by how parties experience the dispute, as emotional reactions, social dynamics, cultural expectations and personalities influence how parties perceive fairness, authority, identity, risk and belonging.[1] Emotional and social processes operate rapidly and unconsciously, shaping what analytical thinking … Continued
Employers looking to combat antisemitism should have clear definitions, strategies, and education plans in place. The New York State Bar Association recently hosted a webinar on what employers should know to stop anti-Jewish hate in their workplaces. More than 160 people attended. Rory Lancman, director of corporate initiatives and senior counsel at the Louis D. … Continued
Do you know a colleague or section member doing outstanding work for the New York State Bar Association and their clients? There is still time to submit letters of nomination for several awards. Many awards are grouped by section or practice of law, while others are in recognition of mentorship, leadership or pro bono service. … Continued
“Amateurs want praise; professionals want critiques,” was the opening guidance from Judge Mark Drummond to a room full of eager new attorneys at the 2026 New York State Bar Association Trial Academy held this month in Albany. “This faculty has a combined 386 years of trial practice, and our sole purpose over the next four … Continued