Discussions of gambling in New York State nowadays focus on the seeming omnipresence of mobile sports gambling[1] and whether the rise in popularity of this new attraction will lead to an increase in gambling addiction. So far, the answer is mixed. Using 2023 statistics, New York State is far and away the leading state in … Continued
The Mock Trial team at the High School of American Studies at Lehman College is returning to the state tournament for the first time since winning the state title four years ago. In early April, the New York City team beat Brooklyn Tech to secure the Region V Mock Trial title. In 2021, the team … Continued
The Great Hall at the Bar Center in Albany was filled to capacity for the 2025 Pro Bono awards, which bring judges and lawyers from across the state to celebrate service to others. Law Day is celebrated annually on May 1 to recognize those attorneys committed to doing legal work for no compensation. The theme … Continued
Good morning. Thank you, Chief Judge Wilson, for inviting me to speak today. I am honored to share Law Day with you, Judge Wilson, and all the distinguished guests gathered here today, including the judges of the Court of Appeals, Presiding Justices of the Appellate Division, Chief Administrative Judge Joseph Zayas, Attorney General Tish James, … 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
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