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
The discourse surrounding pediatric mental health care in the United States has gained prominence in recent years as concerns about the well-being of our nation’s youth continue to escalate.1 Following the COVID-19 pandemic, in October 2021, a national emergency in pediatric mental health was declared.2 The mental health challenges faced by children and adolescents demand … Continued
Domenick Napoletano, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement today about the U.S. Supreme Court upholding restrictions on ghost guns: “The Supreme Court today upheld common sense restrictions on difficult-to-trace guns known as ghost guns. These restrictions require accountability from gun manufacturers such as serial numbers on the parts and … Continued
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