In my time acting as outside general counsel to cooperative and condominium boards, I have become increasingly convinced that the job has been getting harder and harder. Admittedly, this feeling could be just a variation on the so-called Socratic paradox that the more I learn about the role, the more I realize what I do … Continued
At the opening of the Family Defense Conference in Albany on Thursday, Chief Judge Rowan Wilson laid out his agenda for reforming the Family Court system. The conference is a joint effort of the New York State Bar Association and the Indigent … Continued
Prompted by the growing need for international cooperation, the New York State Bar Association is entering into a partnership with the European Association of Lawyers. “This is a moment to strengthen transatlantic ties between our two associations and to stand up for the rule of law, which must be protected at home and abroad,” said … Continued
As New York lawyers, there are few things that attract our attention more than big consequential legal issues, issues that need work and development for the benefit of our clients, our families and our society. Occasionally, such issues come along that have the potential to be transformative and urgently need attention. One such constellation of … Continued
Since the enactment of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act in 2019, New York has prioritized – and made strides toward – developing the once-nascent renewable energy industry into the backbone of the state’s electric grid. One cornerstone of New York’s clean energy strategy is offshore wind development. The new act directs the state … Continued
The advisory committee appointed by the New York Court of Appeals will hold three public hearings in May to hear testimony on how the bar exam should test knowledge of New York practice and procedure. In New York, the NextGen Exam is replacing the Uniform Bar Exam in July of 2028, and the court is … Continued
With a new secretary of education and a new administration determined to cut federal spending, we are faced with the prospect of drastically reducing (or abolishing) the U.S. Department of Education’s role in today’s education system. The message from the Trump administration is to return the oversight of education to the states and make major … Continued
New York State Bar Association leaders went to Washington, D.C., to advocate for the association’s federal legislative priorities earlier this month, holding over a dozen meetings to discuss critical issues including funding for the Legal Services Corporation, access to justice and preservation of the Rule of Law. The association shared recent association reports and statements … Continued
With the Trump administration questioning the legality of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, employers must figure out what to do going forward. Companies face risk when they decide to continue their diversity programs but abandoning them has downsides too. It depends on how much risk an organization is willing to take on. A recent Continuing … Continued
The ongoing tension between privacy and government enforcement continues to grow. With rising global instability, federal governments have increased efforts against international threats. These efforts have taken many forms, from tightening national border security to considering a nationwide ban on TikTok. An ongoing controversy that has gained the fear of the corporate world is the … Continued