As the new practice area of cannabis law grows, Jeffrey Schultz wants the New York State Bar Association’s Cannabis Law Section to flourish as well. Schultz, the new chair of the Cannabis Law Section, said the association has a role to play in keeping attorneys in this expanding and dynamic field informed. “The legal and … Continued
The right to freedom of expression, opinion and information means the right to hold opinions without interference, and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas of all kinds, through any media, regardless of frontiers. Social media has become an integral part of modern communication, allowing users to create communities and share information, videos and … Continued
Recently, I received a panicked call from a young man on a bridge contemplating suicide. He had been dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) for years and his mental health was not improving. Even now when I think about him relating his intent to end his life, my stomach drops, my scalp tingles and I … Continued
Overview: ‘A Duty of Loyalty’ Almost 40 years ago, the United States Supreme Court acknowledged that a criminal defense counsel’s duty to represent a client is not without limits. The court wrote, “that duty is limited to legitimate, lawful conduct compatible with the very nature of a trial as a search for truth.”[i] Nevertheless, this … Continued
“I had never been to section events where I was more warmly welcomed,” recalls new chair Jill Pilgrim when thinking back to attending her first Dispute Resolution event years ago. Now, as section chair, Pilgrim is committed to building on the group’s reputation for being open, welcoming and social. To that end, the section hosted … Continued
Domenick Napoletano, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement about Gov. Kathy Hochul’s appointment of three Supreme Court justices to the Second Judicial Department: “Gov. Hochul showed tremendous foresight in appointing three Supreme Court justices to the Second Department this week. The Second Department is New York’s busiest court, and … Continued
On June 28, 2024, the United States Supreme Court issued a 6-3 decision in City of Grant’s Pass v. Johnson,[1] holding that a municipality’s enforcement of an ordinance banning camping on public property against individuals experiencing homelessness does not violate those individuals’ constitutional rights. In a nutshell, the majority overruled a contrary decision of the … Continued
The enormous increase in international transactions in goods and services has had a substantial impact on the need for dispute resolution mechanisms around the world. Cross-border transactions have grown significantly in recent years. Regarding business-to-business (B2B) transactions, encompassing goods and services, in the three months ending in May of 2024 compared to the three months … Continued
Your brand is your reputation in the legal community and by extension the community at large. Establishing and building a brand communicates your strengths and value in the marketplace. Sarah Gold, founder of the Gold Law Firm, recently held a continuing legal education course to train both new and seasoned attorneys on the best practices … Continued
Matthew Pennello, who has more than a decade of experience working at the highest level of state government, has joined the New York State Bar Association as its director of government relations. “We are delighted to have someone of Matthew Pennello’s experience and stature lead our Government Relations Department,” said Domenick Napoletano, president of the … Continued