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New York State Bar Association To Honor Presiding Justices Gerald Whalen and Elizabeth Garry, 4 Other Outstanding Lawyers

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The New York State Bar Association will honor Presiding Justice Gerald J. Whalen of the Appellate Division, Fourth Department, and Presiding Justice Elizabeth A. Garry of the Appellate Division, Third Department, for their innovative programs encouraging young and newly admitted lawyers to pursue public service employment opportunities in New York’s rural communities. The New York … Continued

Four Distinguished Members of the Bench To Receive Judicial Section Awards at the New York State Bar Association’s Annual Meeting

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Four acclaimed members of New York’s judiciary will be honored at a Jan. 16 luncheon at the New York Hilton Midtown during the New York State Bar Association’s Annual Meeting. The association’s Judicial Section will recognize Associate Judge Caitlin J. Halligan of the New York State Court of Appeals, and Court of Claims Judge Juan … Continued

Decisions Impacting Companion Animals and Their Owners

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Two recent decisions by the New York State courts involving animals are the subject of an upcoming legal education course presented by the New York State Bar Association. The program will examine the changes in precedent made by the court’s decision in Flanders v. Goodfellow in April. The court’s unanimous decision, which overturned the appellate … Continued

Commercial and Federal Litigation Section Celebrates Female Attorneys With Scheindlin Award and Kaye Scholarships

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The New York State Bar Association recently honored several distinguished woman attorneys at the Commercial and Federal Litigation Section’s Taking the Lead Program. The program started with a showcase of women commercial litigators as they reenacted an actual civil business dispute in a mock trial. Prominent members of the judiciary critiqued the trial performances. Carolyn … Continued

NYSBA Launches Letter Writing Campaign on Medical Aid in Dying

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The New York State Bar Association is launching a letter writing campaign urging Gov. Hochul to sign the Medical Aid in Dying Act into law. “Medical Aid in Dying offers both dignity and compassion to those experiencing a terminal illness,” New York State Bar Association President Kathleen Sweet said. “It ensures that New Yorkers have … Continued

Exploring the World of Video Game Law

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Over the past few decades, the video game industry has grown to a point where its revenue is larger than the music and film industries combined – and as such, lawyers practicing in this field have a lot to consider. A recent New York State Bar Association program reviewed many of the legal issues surrounding … Continued