With the Statue of Liberty gleaming in the harbor, Domenick Napoletano was sworn in as the 127th president of the New York State Bar Association at a celebration Tuesday night on the Brooklyn waterfront. Napoletano said he chose the venue because it’s in the shadow of Ellis Island where his Italian parents first set foot … Continued
In this age of instant access to all forms of information and the resulting personal security concerns, courts are called upon to balance the privacy rights of citizens constitutionally called to duty as jurors in a criminal case against the right of fellow citizens to invade their privacy under the Constitution and common law.[1] In 2018, I represented the … Continued
New York State Bar Association President Domenick Napoletano released the following statement after the state Legislature passed the notary reform bill A07241A/S8663: “New York State regulations mandated that notaries keep records of every transaction for 10 years. It was so difficult and time consuming that many attorneys chose to stop doing notary work altogether. We … Continued
The New York State Bar Association is building its standing in the international legal community with a surge of new members in its Israel chapter. Yonit Calmanovich, an attorney based in Tel Aviv and the head of the Israel Bar Association’s international department, will serve as the chapter’s new co-chair. She was also recently chosen … Continued
“Noncompete clauses are now banned in the United States.” “Noncompete clauses aren’t going away anytime soon.” I have heard both of these statements in the weeks since April 23, 2024, when the Federal Trade Commission announced that it was issuing its final noncompete clause rule.[1] For the moment, neither statement is true . . . … Continued
Dispute resolution professionals have increasingly relied on technology to promote and provide services in recent years. COVID-19 accelerated the adoption and reliance on communication technologies like Zoom and Teams, which have been professional lifesavers for many. Although everyone experienced a learning curve, some dispute resolution providers and participants—and especially some persons with disabilities (PWDs)—found the … Continued
In July 2023, New York State Bar Association Immediate Past President Richard Lewis convened the association’s Task Force on Combating Antisemitism and Anti-Asian Hate. The mission was to study and make recommendations for the analysis and development of laws, policies and best practices to enhance education on, and awareness of, antisemitic and anti-Asian violence and … Continued
Lawyers looking for pro bono work have many opportunities to help survivors of human trafficking. A Continuing Legal Education course presented by the New York State Bar Association detailed the immense need for volunteers to aid survivors with legal assistance on issues such as immigration, housing, credit, criminal proceedings and much more. The speakers were: … Continued
President-Elect Kathleen Sweet is focusing on supporting the New York State Bar Association’s new president and developing a framework for the association’s future success. “I initially want to support Domenick Napoletano and his presidency while down the road my focus will be on serving our membership so we may continue to retain them while attracting … Continued
Domenick Napoletano said of his childhood, “In order to get something, I had to work on getting it.” It’s a mindset he’s bringing to his tenure as the New York State Bar Association’s 127th president. “I would say that is what has carried me throughout my life.” Napoletano grew up in Brooklyn, the only child … Continued