Domenick Napoletano, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement today about the U.S. Supreme Court upholding restrictions on ghost guns: “The Supreme Court today upheld common sense restrictions on difficult-to-trace guns known as ghost guns. These restrictions require accountability from gun manufacturers such as serial numbers on the parts and … Continued
Domenick Napoletano, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement today condemning the administration’s latest threat to the legal profession: “A fundamental principle of our American legal system is that attorneys have a duty to be vigorous advocates for their clients. This ensures that all persons involved in our legal system … Continued
As news about immigrants dominate headlines, the New York State Bar Association is holding a webinar to help attorneys understand issues in immigration law. “As the child of immigrants, this is an area of law that is close to my heart,” said Domenick Napoletano, president of the New York State Bar Association. “No matter where … Continued
The New York State Bar Association will honor civil legal services advocate Lillian M. Moy with its W. Haywood Burns Award in recognition of her decades of providing free legal representation to low-income people. “Lillian Moy has made sure the most vulnerable in our communities have access to legal representation through her years of leadership,” … Continued
The New York State Bar Association will host a discussion on the challenges facing the rule of law in the state and the nation and what attorneys and courts can do to protect this sacred principle. “The rule of law is the foundation of our democracy,” said Domenick Napoletano, president of the New York State … 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
The New York State Bar Association is recommending legalizing safe basement apartments and allowing people to renovate their properties to house more people. The association’s governing body, the House of Delegates, adopted these and other recommendations Friday following a report from its Task Force on Homelessness and the Law. “Making housing safe and affordable keeps … Continued
Chief Judge Debra Ann Livingston of the United States Court of Appeals, Second Circuit, is set to receive the Stanley Fuld Award, the highest honor of the New York State Bar Association’s Commercial and Federal Litigation Section. “Judge Livingston has had a long and distinguished career in public service,” said Domenick Napoletano, president of the … Continued