Surrogate’s Court controversies create the perfect environment for grieving family members – whether bloodline, marital or chosen – to escalate any existing conflict and emotional strain between them. Surrogate’s Court proceedings routinely concern the probate of wills, administration of estates and complex trust proceedings. Given the inherent familial nature of the parties to these types … Continued
The New York State Bar Association has endorsed a bill that establishes a way to prove the existence of a lost or destroyed trust. The association’s governing body, the House of Delegates, adopted the recommendation following a report from the Trusts and Estates Law Section. Lindsay Feuer, counsel at McGuireWoods and co-chair of the Legislation … Continued
Attorneys looking for a new role should go into interviews with a plan to show how they can fulfill the needs of their prospective firms. Attorney Rena Barnett Matthews, a career coach, shared this advice and more in a free seminar hosted by the New York State Bar Association. “You are essentially marketing your skills … Continued
A New York State Bar Association task force is recommending removing age-related bias from job applications, training older workers in new technologies, and increasing penalties for employers who discriminate. The association’s governing body, the House of Delegates, adopted a report from its Task Force on Ageism in the Legal Profession on Saturday. The 50+ and … Continued
To combat opioid deaths, the New York State Bar Association is recommending expanding treatment and prevention, lowering the cost of drugs that treat addiction and increasing the appeal of jobs in the field. The House of Delegates on Saturday approved a report produced by the association’s Task Force on Opioid Addiction, which was appointed by … Continued
Buffalo attorney David Colligan has been named the winner of the Root Stimson Award for his decades of service to the people and parks of Western New York. Colligan supports the burgeoning innovation and entrepreneurial business climate in Buffalo while protecting Western New York’s natural resources. His passions range from helping start-up businesses to encouraging … Continued
Dear Colleagues: Please allow me to report briefly on the Association’s recent activities. We are collaborating with several organizations around the country in support of the rule of law and advocating to preserve and enhance access to justice. One example of this vital work is our advocacy to save funding for the Legal Services Corporation. … Continued
The New York State Bar Association is working with the Commercial Division Advisory Council to provide economic benefits to NYSBA members and the State of New York. NYSBA President Kathleen Sweet discusses these joint efforts. Q: To put this conversation in context, remind us about your priorities as NYSBA president. A: My principal goal is … Continued
The New York State Bar Association continues to speak out against threats to the rule of law. In just the last ten months, the association and its leaders have published nearly two dozen articles and statements on issues ranging from judicial independence to the government shutdown. Oct. 21, 2025 New York State Bar Association Gravely … Continued
A panel of state education leaders assembled by the New York State Bar Association to discuss the issue of media literacy agree that promoting civic readiness is essential, but challenges persist in making the programs available to all students. “Social studies is being marginalized,” said Melinda Person, president of the New York State United Teachers … Continued