To the Forum: I am a longtime New York civil personal injury attorney. I thought that I had seen it all. Yet last year, while serving as a plaintiff’s trial attorney in a civil battery case, I had to call for testimony a friendly and key eyewitness, a grandmother, who had clearly seen the battery … Continued
The Experts From Pieper Bar Review Discuss How To Revive and Prepare Applicants for a Rigorous New York Bar Exam Pieper Bar Review has been preparing candidates for the bar exam for 50 years. John, Troy, and Damian Pieper have helped generations of students pass the bar exam and become practicing attorneys. A vast majority … Continued
The Attorney Emeritus Program is celebrating 15 years of helping New Yorkers in need. A reception honoring the attorney-volunteers and host organizations of this pro bono program will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 18 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Albany Law School. Those interested in attending can register at this link. The New … Continued
New York State Bar Association President Kathleen Sweet joined Chief Judge Rowan Wilson and members of the Court of Appeals and the Appellate Division for the annual Civil Legal Services hearing. The event brings together providers from across the state to Albany to report on the status of services for low-income resident such as eviction … Continued
On Sept. 19, 2025, the New York State Bar Association Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee co-sponsored the 18th Annual Caren Aronowitz Unity Diversity Program. Chialu (Gisele) Brown, Lina Maria Diaz, Judge Helena Heath, Albert Feuer, and Duane Frankson represented the DEI Committee as volunteers. This event was presented by several organizations, including: The Gender Fairness … Continued
As we approach the semi-quincentennial anniversary of our nation during a time of heightened political polarization, it is an appropriate time to discuss where the United States stands today with respect to the rule of law. That principle of American democracy has played a crucial role from our nation’s birth in ensuring that our country … Continued
Same-sex couples have a lot to consider when separating – especially if they started their relationship before states enacted marriage equality laws. The New York State Bar Association recently hosted a Continuing Legal Education course on the challenges facing same-sex couples as they try to end relationships and figure out dividing property and child custody. … Continued
A New Dynamic in U.S.–Brazil Trade In August, the United States imposed a 50% tariff on Brazilian agricultural products, including coffee, beef, and seafood. While the trade balance in many of these sectors already favors the U.S., the measure signals a shift in trade policy. For businesses and law firms with strong ties to New … Continued
Over the Fourth of July weekend, while Americans were soaking up the sun and firing up grills, lawmakers in Washington were busy changing the financial landscape. The “Big Beautiful Bill” narrowly made it through Congress and was signed into law. It brings a whole host of changes aimed at tax relief, business growth, and immigration … Continued
Inherent Power of Courts It is well settled that a court in New York State has the inherent power to control its own calendar. As the Court of Appeals stated in Headley v. Noto,[1] in the context of multiple actions: “It is well recognized that the power to control its calendar is a vital consideration … Continued