
The New York State Supreme Court Commercial Division: 30 Years of Empowering Women
Justices Andrea Masley and Elizabeth Emerson (L-R above), who have played a critical role in the success of the Commercial Division, reflect on their respective paths to the Commercial Division bench and the value that the court brings to New…
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New York State Bar Association Issues Statement on Equal Access to Justice
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…
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New York State Bar Association Delves Into Legal Challenges Created by Deepfakes and False Digital Content
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,…
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NYSBA President Urges State Legislature To Reject Sweep of up to $120 Million From Crucial Fund That Ensures Access to Justice
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…
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Ethics Opinion 1278: Disclosure of prior relationship with witness.
Opinion 1278 (02/05/2025) Topic: Disclosure of prior relationship with witness. Digest: Under Rule 3.8(b), a prosecutor is required to timely disclose her past romantic relationship with a law enforcement officer in any case where the officer is to be a…
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NYSBA President Lauds Chief Judge’s Efforts To Address Longterm Incarceration, Citing Association Studies on Reforming Re-Entry
New York State Bar Association President Domenick Napoletano issued the following statement on the 2025 State of the Judiciary: “We commend Chief Judge Wilson on his 2025 State of the Judiciary. The Chief Judge highlighted the importance of addressing prolonged…
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Why Attorneys Should Understand Military Culture
To better understand veteran clients, attorneys should learn more about military culture, including trauma. A recent Continuing Legal Education course, presented by the New York State Bar Association, discussed the experiences of servicemembers and veterans and how it can affect…
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Fair, Foul, or Simply Unconstitutional? Redux on Enforceability of Personal Guaranties During COVID
The COVID-19 pandemic triggered a cascade of legal challenges, particularly concerning the enforceability of personal guaranties on commercial leases in New York City. In response to the economic hardships businesses faced, the New York City Administrative Code Section 22-1005 was…
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On Appeal: The Case for a Rigorous N.Y. Bar Exam
Justice Mark Dillon of the New York State Supreme Court, Second Judicial Department, agreed to spend an hour discussing the New York bar examination with the co-chairs of NYSBA’s Committee on Legal Education and Admission To The Bar, Suzanne Darrow-Kleinhaus…
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The Lanham Act and the Potential for Liability When Businesses Advertise Online
In today’s digital marketplace, many businesses have come to rely on online marketing campaigns, often handled by outside agencies. Any business, whether they do their marketing in-house or hire an outside service, should be aware of the potential for liability…
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