The U.S. Supreme Court this week did not grant certiorari – declined to hear – a controversial case questioning the constitutionality of the state of New York’s concealed carry law At issue: The Empire State’s Concealed Carry Improvement Act, which added new restrictions on gun use after the Supreme Court’s earlier decision in the Bruen … Continued
The continuing travails of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol following his December 2024 declaration of martial law have presidential impeachment back on the front page, and if the Democrats retake the House of Representatives in 2026, we may hear about impeachment in the U.S. again as well. While impeachment is a common feature of … Continued
The New York State Bar Association honored Harlem native Talia Scott with its prestigious Ruth Bader Ginsburg Memorial Scholarship for her work in creating a fund to help Black women get accepted to law school. Scott inspired a packed House of Delegates meeting in Albany with a stirring acceptance speech that brought members to their … Continued
Good morning. It is great to see everyone here at the Bar Center. It has been my honor and privilege to serve as President of this great association, the largest voluntary state bar in the nation. As President I always remembered that when I spoke, I spoke on behalf of all of you, our members, … Continued
Millions of immigrant workers in the United States face an uncertain future. On April 3, more than 100 lawyers attended a New York State Bar Association Continuing Legal Education course explaining the impact of that uncertainty on the workplace. A Precarious Situation Since Jan. 20, the administration has executed 220 policy actions directed at immigration … Continued
As world leaders work toward a peaceful resolution to the Russia-Ukraine war, the New York State Bar Association is speaking out in defense of the rule of law and condemning the illegal war against Ukraine. The New York State Bar Association’s Executive Committee approved a statement, which was proposed by the association’s International Section and … Continued
The COVID-19 pandemic catalyzed an unprecedented experiment in remote legal practice, forcing firms to rapidly adapt to virtual operations. This mass migration to remote work revealed surprising capabilities in some areas while exposing significant limitations in others. As the legal profession emerges from this period of forced adaptation, many firms are thoughtfully evaluating the role … 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. The Advisory Council has recently produced a new film about New York’s business court, the Commercial Division of the New York State Supreme Court. The film is available … Continued
The administration of employee benefit plans is an essential, though often overlooked, function in corporate governance. The mismanagement of these plans can have significant implications for employees and employers alike. The Second Circuit’s recent decision in Singh v. Deloitte LLP offers important insights into those responsible for overseeing employee benefits plans.[1] The ruling underscores the … Continued
The New York State Bar Association is helping attorneys who may need to represent clients who are not citizens in the midst of a rapidly-changing legal landscape. More than 500 people attended a NYSBA Continuing Legal Education course on March 28 to learn more about the topic and President Trump’s priorities for enforcement of immigration … Continued