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150 Years of Leadership: How NYSBA Helped Shape the Legal Profession
Late-night meetings in an Albany boarding house. Shaping global justice and reform across generations. Such are the stories that are born of the New York State Bar Association’s 150-year history and reflect a continuous commitment to elevating the profession and…
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Ethics Opinion 1293: Conflict analysis for per diem attorney
Opinion 1293 (02/13/2026) Topic: Conflict analysis for per diem attorney Digest: A per diem lawyer may not represent a client against a former client in a substantially related matter, or against a current client in any matter, absent the person’s…
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In a Case of First Impression, Circuit Court Affirms EKRA Conviction for Improper Payments to Marketers
In one of the few prosecutions based on the Eliminating Kickbacks in Recovery Act, and in an even rarer Court of Appeals opinion interpreting the statute, the Ninth Circuit in United States v. Schena,[1] recently affirmed a jury conviction of…
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Arab Women in Law Driving Change in the Middle East
The New York State Bar Association is hosting an event highlighting the advancement of Arab women in the legal profession. Voices of Impact: Arab Leading Women Driving Change in the Arab Middle East, brings together women across several practice areas…
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NYSBA Panel To Discuss if the Movie Theater Is Becoming Obsolete
With many movies skipping a theatrical release in favor of going directly to streaming, does theatrical distribution have a future? The New York State Bar Association will host a panel of industry experts as they delve into the future of…
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Sharing Our Memories: David Goldfarb
In honor of our 150th anniversary, we asked longtime, involved members for their recollections of the New York State Bar Association. David Goldfarb, past chair of the Elder Law and Special Needs Section, recalled the New York State Bar Association’s…
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Learn Practical Management Tips for Difficult Clients and Colleagues at NYSBA CLE
Attorneys dealing with difficult clients and colleagues need practical advice and plans of action. An upcoming program from the New York State Bar Association will discuss strategies for the client that calls at 9 p.m. or the lawyer who undermines…
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Is ‘Successor Jurisdiction’ About To Become a Thing? How About Successor Liability?
As every litigator knows, where a defendant can be sued depends on a combination of long-arm statutes and due process considerations: The defendant has to have minimum contacts with the forum court before the defendant can be sued there. So…
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New York State Bar Association Issues Statement on the Rev. Jesse Jackson
Kathleen Sweet, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement on the death of Rev. Jesse Jackson: “Throughout his life, Jesse Jackson overcame prejudice and pushed America to become a more equitable society. His was a…
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Breaking the Manager Ceiling for Women in Law
The New York State Bar Association’s Women in Law Section is hosting a workshop on March 11 designed for female attorneys whose hard work and reliability have brought them success but not led to advancement. The course, entitled “Breaking the…
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