Facial recognition technology has pushed its way into everyday life. Most users open their phones with facial scanners and think nothing of it. Facial recognition technology has been used at airport security and security lines at basketball games. It is at the forefront of the entertainment industry as more venues have started to implement the … Continued
The New York State Bar Association applauds the state Legislature for passing S138/A136, a bill that allows terminally ill, mentally capable adults with a prognosis of six months or less to live to request from their doctor a prescription for medication they can take to die peacefully in their sleep. If signed by the governor, New … Continued
New York State Bar Association President Kathleen Sweet issued the following statement today regarding the proposed elimination of the Legal Services Corporation: “We condemn the administration’s proposal to eliminate all federal funding for the Legal Services Corporation. This drastic measure threatens to deprive millions of Americans of their fundamental right to legal representation. For over 40 … Continued
The New York State Bar Association will examine the contentious debate between free speech advocates who argue that book banning violates the First Amendment and parental rights groups who contend that children should be protected from sexually explicit books in public school libraries. The continuing legal education course, “Burn Before Reading: State Book Banning Laws … Continued
The New York State Bar Association was founded in 1876 and is the oldest and largest voluntary state bar association in the United States. It is older even than the American Bar Association. We have members in all 50 states and in close to 100 countries. The founding of the New York State Bar Association … Continued
Alexandra Simels, the new chair of the New York State Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Section, sees her new leadership role as an opportunity to help lawyers connect, get involved, and speak out. “I think that it’s our responsibility as attorneys to not only be involved with the practice itself, but how it shapes so many … Continued
Amy Kendall, the new chair of the New York State Bar Association’s Environmental and Energy Law Section, knows the importance of the rule of law. “Environmental and energy law impacts every aspect of a person’s life,” she said. “Clean air, clean water – it’s essential, and we see it as our responsibility to make sure … Continued
William Crosby, Jr., is excited to take over as chair of the New York State Bar Association’s Dispute Resolution Section. “Dispute resolution can be a lonely profession,” he says. “Seeking out groups like the New York State Bar Association to link us together in a community and share in our common experiences is so valuable.” … Continued
Court of Appeals Associate Judge Michael Garcia will receive the Honorable George Bundy Smith Pioneer Award from the New York State Bar Association in recognition of his commitment to justice and public service. “For his work as U.S. Attorney investigating and prosecuting high-profile terrorism cases and his distinguished service on the bench, we are proud … Continued
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