This column reviews new legislation amending the Penal Law, Criminal Procedure Law and related statutes. The discussion that follows will highlight key provisions of the new laws, which the reader should review for specific details. Where indicated, legislation enacted by both the Assembly and Senate is awaiting the governor’s signature; the reader should check to … Continued
What made you become involved and stay with NYSBA? Those of us who are career government attorneys can become isolated in our agencies from the other members of the Bar. I didn’t like that idea, so I decided to become active in my county bar and NYSBA, sometimes being the only government attorney present at … Continued
Attorneys in the public sector face stressors that lawyers in private practice do not. A recent program, “Prioritizing Support for Public Service Attorneys,” addressed funding and staffing changes and other issues that affect government employees. “Federal employees are facing unprecedented challenges, and our mental health and well-being as attorneys is a top priority,” said Amy … Continued
Attorneys working at startups must be creative, resourceful, and thoughtful – as they are often the first legal hire. But they have the chance to build the future of their company and create a unique role. The New York State Bar Association recently hosted a program discussing what attorneys working at startup companies can expect. … Continued
Recently imposed tariffs on Brazilian goods are creating uncertainty for companies in both Brazil and the United States. Increases on the cost of exporting goods has left industries scrambling. The New York State Bar Association hosted a seminar discussing the rapidly changing landscape of trade and commerce and how companies and governments are responding. The … Continued
The New York State Bar Association is hosting a global conference in October in Hamburg, Germany, that will feature speakers from all over the world including Cairo, Athens, Tokyo, Milan, Lisbon, Seoul, Glasgow, Kyiv, Mexico City, Buenos Aires, São Paulo, Paris, Montréal, and Toronto. U.S. lawyers from Chicago, San Francisco, Hartford, Richmond and Washington, D.C., … Continued
It seems you cannot listen to the news these days without hearing about a devastating flood, fire, hurricane, or other natural disaster. In the aftermath of disasters, the path to recovery is often fraught with legal, financial, and emotional obstacles. Among the most pressing challenges for affected individuals and communities are disputes related to insurance … Continued
The American Bar Association’s House of Delegates on Tuesday approved a resolution from the ABA’s Standing Committee on Gun Violence and the New York State Bar Association urging that gun owners who don’t report the theft or loss of their firearms face stiff civil or criminal penalties. New York State Bar Association President Kathleen Sweet … Continued
The rapid growth of cross-border e-commerce has reshaped global trade, with the United States emerging as a key market. E-commerce, the fastest growing area in the global economy, has shortened the distance between buyers and sellers,[1] especially since the outbreak of COVID-19. However, this expansion has brought significant legal challenges, particularly in the realms of … Continued
Preparing a wrongful death case in Surrogate’s Court might feel like a daunting task for new attorneys. But it doesn’t have to be. The Trusts and Estates Section of the New York State Bar Association hosted a continuing legal education course that provides a comprehensive overview of wrongful death proceedings in Surrogate’s Court. The full … Continued