As part of its ongoing efforts to support attorneys, the New York State Bar Association’s Attorney Well-Being Program has launched Finding Focus, a virtual co-working group designed to improve time management and increase productivity across the legal field. Every Tuesday afternoon, legal professionals meet, connect, and share their progress. Kim Wolf Price, chair of the Committee … Continued
On February 18, 2025, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas lifted the remaining nationwide injunction on the enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act’s (CTA) beneficial ownership reporting requirements (Smith, et al. v. U.S. Department of the Treasury, et al. (E.D. Tex.).) Despite the United States Supreme Court granting the government’s … Continued
Hey law students! Did you know the New York State Bar Association has a ton of scholarships, fellowships, and mentoring opportunities available for you? You can get real experience and real cash to help your legal career! And that’s just one of the perks available. Law students get FREE membership to the New York State … Continued
In today’s highly mobile world, it is increasingly common for U.S. citizens and permanent residents to own homes abroad. These properties may have been acquired as vacation homes, inherited from parents who remained in their home countries or maintained as dual residences for work, particularly by executives of international corporations. Even after retirement, many individuals … Continued
Justices Andrea Masley and Elizabeth Emerson (L-R above), who have played a critical role in the success of the Commercial Division, reflect on their respective paths to the Commercial Division bench and the value that the court brings to New York State and the practitioners before it. Former Commercial and Federal Litigation Section Chair Anne … Continued
Domenick Napoletano, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement today about the bar association’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion: “The New York State Bar Association will continue to advocate for ensuring equal access to justice for all persons, especially those in need. Those that call for our laws and … Continued
An upcoming New York State Bar Association program will examine the challenges deepfakes, or artificial digital images, present to the legal profession. While deepfakes may look realistic, they can be used to create fake images and videos of celebrities, politicians, or even ordinary people doing and saying things that they did not actually say or … Continued
Domenick Napoletano, president of the New York State Bar Association, urged the state Legislature today to reject Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposal to sweep up to $120 million from the Indigent Legal Services fund to the state’s general fund. “The Indigent Legal Services fund is crucial in ensuring that New York State, its 62 counties and … Continued
New York State Bar Association President Domenick Napoletano issued the following statement on the 2025 State of the Judiciary: “We commend Chief Judge Wilson on his 2025 State of the Judiciary. The Chief Judge highlighted the importance of addressing prolonged incarceration and recidivism in New York State. The Chief Judge’s remarks are consistent with the … Continued
To better understand veteran clients, attorneys should learn more about military culture, including trauma. A recent Continuing Legal Education course, presented by the New York State Bar Association, discussed the experiences of servicemembers and veterans and how it can affect their interactions with the court system. Nancy Farrell, director of the Veterans Defense Program at … Continued