The landscape of college athletics continues to change at an unprecedented rate. Name, image and likeness has opened the flow of compensation to student-athletes at all levels. To date, payments for NIL have only been allowed through entities not associated with a university. This rule may change soon as a result of ongoing litigation. The … Continued
Sustainable affordable housing is a marriage between sustainable building practices and residences that are economically manageable for both the persons living there and their landlords. This article discusses what is affordable housing; what is sustainable development; and how attorneys can help their clients develop such properties by utilizing tailored financing, obtaining tax incentives and receiving … Continued
Domenick Napoletano, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement today condemning the administration’s latest threat to the legal profession: “A fundamental principle of our American legal system is that attorneys have a duty to be vigorous advocates for their clients. This ensures that all persons involved in our legal system … Continued
In May 2022, a jury in Virginia state court awarded one of the biggest trade secrets verdicts in history in Pegasystems, Inc. v. Appian Corporation – a whopping $2 billion. Nearly 2 ½ years later, that verdict was wiped out on appeal in July 2024.[1] The plaintiff, Appian Corporation, sued the defendant, Pegasystems, Inc., under … Continued
The proliferation of cell phones into the daily lives of almost every person on the planet has changed how we all communicate both personally and professionally. Allowing employees to use their own cell phones for work can save a company money, help employees to stay connected, and increase productivity. On the other hand, personal devices … Continued
As news about immigrants dominate headlines, the New York State Bar Association is holding a webinar to help attorneys understand issues in immigration law. “As the child of immigrants, this is an area of law that is close to my heart,” said Domenick Napoletano, president of the New York State Bar Association. “No matter where … Continued
In the spring of 2024, the biggest story in entertainment was the rap battle between Aubrey Graham (better known as Drake) and Kendrick Lamar, which sent shockwaves through the industry. Though the bad blood between the artists and the songs ultimately caught people’s eyes, Drake’s use of a digital replica of the deceased rapper Tupac … Continued
The New York State Bar Association will honor civil legal services advocate Lillian M. Moy with its W. Haywood Burns Award in recognition of her decades of providing free legal representation to low-income people. “Lillian Moy has made sure the most vulnerable in our communities have access to legal representation through her years of leadership,” … Continued
University of Connecticut School of Law Professor Leslie Levin will receive the New York State Bar Association’s Sanford D. Levy Professional Ethics Award for her lifetime of work in legal ethics, media law and evidence. Levin, who has taught at the law school since 1994, will be honored at a hybrid meeting of the association’s … Continued
Domenick Napoletano, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement today condemning threats to judges: “In his end of the year report on the state of the federal judiciary last year, Chief Justice John Roberts warned: ‘A judicial system cannot and should not live in fear.’ As we hear reports again … Continued