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President Domenick Napoletano Testifies to the Advisory Committee on New York State Bar Examination
Domenick Napoletano, president of the New York State Bar Association, testified today in front of the Advisory Committee that is making recommendations to the Court of Appeals on how the state should test law school graduates on their knowledge of…
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Scotia-Glenville Team, Newcomers to Mock Trial, Embraces Underdog Status as State Tournament Nears
In just two short years, the mock trial team at Scotia-Glenville High School in Schenectady County has taken Region III by storm. This year, the novice team beat out dozens of other teams in the capital region and the north…
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Friends and Fearlessness Motivate Hunter College High School Mock Trial Team
Sitting down to interview the team captains of the Mock Trial club at Hunter College High School, you can feel the camaraderie of this group from the start. Hunter is returning to the state tournament in Albany this month for…
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Why New York Is One of the Best States for Medicare Beneficiaries
When it comes to Medicare, not all states are created equal. New York stands out as one of the most consumer-friendly states, offering benefits that don’t exist elsewhere. New York is a “guaranteed issue” state, meaning it doesn’t require medical…
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NYSBA Commends Governor, Legislature for Tackling Mental Health Crisis but Decries Sweep of $120 Million From Indigent Legal Services
Domenick Napoletano, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement about this year’s final budget: “The New York State Bar Association is outraged by the sweep of $120 million for Indigent Legal Services to the State’s…
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New York State Bar Association Mourns the Death of Retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice David Souter
Domenick Napoletano, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement about the death of retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice David Souter: “Justice Souter cared deeply about the U.S. Constitution and strongly supported adhering to precedent. Appointed…
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Burden of Proof: Deposition Tips Your Parents Taught You – 20 Years On
Twenty years ago, the March/April 2005 Burden of Proof column titled “Deposition Tips Your Parents Taught You” was published in the NYSBA Journal.[1] There have been many changes along the way, the most important likely being the promulgation of the…
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N.Y. State CLE Board Revokes Permission for Newly Admitted Attorneys To Take Skills Classes Online
Newly admitted attorneys will have to take skills classes in person, the NY State CLE board announced, revoking a concession that was made to keep attorneys safe during the COVID pandemic. The pandemic-related changes expire on June 30, but newly…
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Congestion Pricing in the Courts
Congestion Pricing Arrives Congestion pricing is back in court, and this time the Metropolitan Transportation Authority is seeking to stave off a federal attempt to terminate the program.[1] Leading up to this moment, Judge Gordon in the District Court of…
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NYSBA Program Focuses on the Benefits, Dangers of AI for Lawyers
As more attorneys incorporate artificial intelligence into their practices, the New York State Bar Association is hosting a program on how to use the technology in a safe and ethical way. “AI technologies can benefit us by reducing repetitive tasks,…
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