In 2019, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the Domestic Violence Survivors Justice Act, which allows both prosecutors and defense attorneys to look back at cases where a defendant was a documented victim of abuse. Alexandra Harrington of the University of Buffalo Criminal Justice Advocacy Clinic outlined the provisions of the new law during a panel sponsored … Continued
Vulnerable clients need not submit to traditional, restrictive guardianships. When individuals are unable to make their own decisions, a proxy or a guardian can make decisions on their behalf. At a program presented by the New York State Bar Association, experts detailed three alternatives to traditional Article 17-A guardianships. The panelists were: Kristin Booth Glen, … Continued
U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor will speak at a New York State Bar Association Civics Convocation designed to explore how to ensure New Yorkers understand what the U.S. Constitution guarantees and how our democracy works. After delivering her remarks virtually to an audience at the Bar Center in Albany on May 9, Justice … 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
This article was adapted from the MyCase e-book, “2024 Legal Tech Buyer’s Guide: 8 Must-Have Technologies for a Competitive Law Firm.” With a wide variety of technology solutions on the market, from specialized tools like e-signature software to comprehensive offerings such as legal practice management (LPM) software, choosing the right technologies with the right features … Continued
President-Elect Kathleen Sweet will immediately focus on supporting the New York State Bar Association’s next leader while her efforts beyond that will center on backing the Strategic Planning Committee in its development of a framework for the association’s future success. “I initially want to support Domenick Napoletano and his presidency while down the road my … Continued
Richard Lewis, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement about Gov. Kathy Hochul’s executive budget, which returns $100 million to a fund that pays for low-income New Yorkers to receive civil legal services: “The New York State Bar Association commends Gov. Kathy Hochul for reversing her decision to remove $100 … Continued
As of July 2023, there were more than 2,100 direct primary care practices operating in the United States, spread out over 48 states.[i] As the direct primary care concept continues to grow and become an attractive model for patients, physicians and self-funded employers, it will be important to monitor the changing legal and regulatory landscape … Continued
As antisemitism rises worldwide following Hamas’ terrorist attack on Israel, the New York State Bar Association is offering free training to combat hatred against Jews. The antisemitism training will be the first in a series of anti-bias programs. The association also plans to offer programs on Anti-Asian hate, Islamophobia, and related topics as part of … Continued
New York State Bar Association President Richard Lewis joined lawmakers calling for an increase in funding for New York’s Family Courts to address a crisis in the courts affecting children, parents and caregivers. He joined the chairs of the state Senate and Assembly Judiciary and Children and Families committees, Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal, and Assembly Members … Continued