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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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NY 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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Honesty in the Halls of Justice: Lincoln’s Lesson for Lawyers
Honest Abe and Attorney Ethics Abraham Lincoln, often called America’s greatest president and introduced to schoolchildren as “Honest Abe,” started his career as a lawyer, a profession far from being renowned for honesty. In fact, honesty in the courtroom was…
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Taking Risks Pays Off for Wheatley High School Mock Trial Team
The Wheatley High School team in Nassau County’s East Williston School District is savoring its victory over county rival Clarke High School in neighboring East Meadow. The win in the Region VII championship secures the team a spot in the…
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New York State Bar Association Mourns the Death of Former President Joshua Pruzansky
Domenick Napoletano, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement about the death of former New York State Bar Association President Joshua Pruzansky: “As the child of immigrants, Joshua Pruzansky never lost sight of how lucky…
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The State of New York Gambling
Discussions of gambling in New York State nowadays focus on the seeming omnipresence of mobile sports gambling[1] and whether the rise in popularity of this new attraction will lead to an increase in gambling addiction. So far, the answer is…
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