The New Paltz High School Mock Trial team is representing Region IV again at the New York State Bar Association’s Mock Trial state tournament and is determined to show that last year’s success was no fluke. “Last year we were kind of just really excited that we were able to go to states and have … Continued
A single-word drafting error in a guaranty agreement nearly rendered a multimillion-dollar obligation meaningless and unenforceable – until the Appellate Division stepped in to correct it. One lender’s inattention to detail in its contract almost cost it millions.[1] A $135 million construction loan was in default, and the lender commenced a foreclosure action. Years of … Continued
Domenick Napoletano, president of the New York State Bar Association, testified today in front of the Advisory Committee that is making recommendations to the Court of Appeals on how the state should test law school graduates on their knowledge of New York law. The NextGen exam is replacing the Uniform Bar Exam in New York … Continued
In just two short years, the mock trial team at Scotia-Glenville High School in Schenectady County has taken Region III by storm. This year, the novice team beat out dozens of other teams in the capital region and the north country to secure a seat in the state tournament. The statewide Mock Trial program and … Continued
Sitting down to interview the team captains of the Mock Trial club at Hunter College High School, you can feel the camaraderie of this group from the start. Hunter is returning to the state tournament in Albany this month for the fourth time in four years. The team was state champions in 2022 and this … Continued
When it comes to Medicare, not all states are created equal. New York stands out as one of the most consumer-friendly states, offering benefits that don’t exist elsewhere. New York is a “guaranteed issue” state, meaning it doesn’t require medical underwriting to enroll in a Medicare Supplement plan. This gives New York Medicare beneficiaries unparalleled … Continued
Domenick Napoletano, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement about this year’s final budget: “The New York State Bar Association is outraged by the sweep of $120 million for Indigent Legal Services to the State’s General Fund in this year’s final budget at a time when the ability of all … Continued
Domenick Napoletano, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement about the death of retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice David Souter: “Justice Souter cared deeply about the U.S. Constitution and strongly supported adhering to precedent. Appointed by President George H.W. Bush, he was ideologically independent, and he valued standing up for … Continued
Twenty years ago, the March/April 2005 Burden of Proof column titled “Deposition Tips Your Parents Taught You” was published in the NYSBA Journal.[1] There have been many changes along the way, the most important likely being the promulgation of the Uniform Rules for the Conduct of Depositions,[2] and the most recent being the rules adopted … Continued
Newly admitted attorneys will have to take skills classes in person, the NY State CLE board announced, revoking a concession that was made to keep attorneys safe during the COVID pandemic. The pandemic-related changes expire on June 30, but newly admitted attorneys can continue to take live, simultaneous classes by web and videoconference until Dec. … Continued