On Nov. 5, 2024, New York voters will be asked to decide whether New York amends its constitution to include an equal rights amendment. Below is a discussion of the amendment and its path to the ballot as well as its potential impact on the rights and protections of New York’s citizens. The timing of … Continued
What happens when political speech causes friction and disputes in the workplace? What rights do employees have when speaking about current events on social media? Many businesses and employers are struggling with these issues due to the recent conflict in the Middle East. An upcoming New York State Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Course, “’Free … Continued
In the Executive Budget, Governor Kathy Hochul proposed transferring $234 million from the Indigent Legal Services Fund (“ILSF”). Although $114 million would properly be used toward funding the state’s assigned counsel/18b attorneys, $120 million would go to the State General Fund. Established in 2003 via enactment of State Finance Law § 98-b, the ILSF is … Continued
Truly a tale as old as tech is that of bleeding-edge technological advancement, regulators seeking to keep pace and the gray area that exists in the middle of these two points. Once again, that is where lawyers find themselves on the topic of artificial intelligence. AI has posed several challenges, many of which are playing … Continued
The history of discriminatory laws and policies that have exacerbated disparity in almost every area of life will be the focus of an upcoming forum that is being presented by the New York State Bar Association and Albany Law School. The event, which is being held in conjunction with the bar association’s Task Force on … Continued
The Israel and New York State bar associations signed an agreement to work together on areas of mutual interest such as fighting for judicial independence, combating hatred and defending the rule of law. The New York State Bar Association has signed more than 30 such agreements — formally known as memorandums of understanding — with … Continued
The New York State Bar Association is offering a legal education class to alert New York lawyers that they will no longer be able to give a homebuyer a $500 credit at closing in lieu of providing information about the home on the property disclosure statement. The new law goes into effect on March 20. … Continued
Following a decade of service to the Family Law Section Legal Education Committee, Peter Stambleck took over as the section’s chair this year. “I am proud to be part of this organization and the Family Law Section. We are a vibrant and active section offering tremendous benefits and opportunities to the members,” he said. “The … Continued
The New York State Bar Association Committee on Leadership Development is profiling the association’s leaders in a series of articles that will appear on the website. In each profile, we examine the path they took to become a leader, the mentors that inspired them and the beliefs that made them successful. We hope these interviews … Continued
Human rights attorney Becca Heller is being honored by her peers for her dedication to displaced people who are victims of war, religious persecution, and natural disasters. Members of the New York State Bar Association’s International Section gave her the Distinction in International Law and Affairs Award which recognizes excellence in the practice of International … Continued