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U.S. Attorney Trini Ross To Receive Diversity Award from New York State Bar Association for Mentoring Female Attorneys
The New York State Bar Association is honoring the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of New York Trini Ross for her commitment to mentoring and promoting female attorneys in the legal profession. “There is an explosion of women in…
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Human Trafficking: A Pathway to Hope
Human trafficking is a complex and pervasive crime, the far-reaching effects of which are difficult to convey through numbers. While it is estimated that there are more than 25 million victims[1] around the world at any given time, with an…
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New York State Bar Association Calls Governor’s Veto of Bill Lifting Ban on Jury Service for Felons Disappointing
Domenick Napoletano, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement about Gov. Kathy Hochul’s veto of S206B/A1432C, which lifted the ban on felons serving on a jury: “All New Yorkers deserve a chance at redemption. It…
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NYSBA Praises Governor for Signing Law Requiring Social Media Companies To Disclose Hate Speech Moderation Policies
Domenick Napoletano, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement in response to Gov. Kathy Hochul signing the Stop Hiding Hate Act (S895-B/A6789-B): “The Stop Hiding Hate Act will require social media companies to disclose what…
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Hundreds of Experts To Gather in New York City To Examine Issues Impacting the Future of the Legal Profession
The New York State Bar Association Annual Meeting, which will be held from Jan. 14 to 17 at the New York Hilton Midtown in New York City, promises to be a dynamic and informative event. Experts in a multitude of…
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Article III: Standing Over Patent Appeals and Case Law Development
The Article III Cases and Controversies Clause of the U.S. Constitution draws boundaries of federal judicial power.[1] The constitutional standing doctrine limits the group of litigants empowered to bring a lawsuit in federal court to ensure that federal courts do…
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New York State Bar Association Commends Governor for the Expansion of E-Filing in State Trial Courts
Domenick Napoletano, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement in response to Gov. Kathy Hochul signing a bill that allows the chief administrative judge to institute e-filing in any of the state’s trial courts: “This…
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New York State Bar Association Disappointed in Governor’s Veto of Death Gamble Bill
Domenick Napoletano, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement about Gov. Kathy Hochul’s veto of S7576A/A9143, which would allow a judge’s family to receive state-paid death benefits if a judge dies while in office: “The…
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New York State Bar Association Thanks Gov. Hochul and Legislature for Providing Clarification on Out-Of-State Notarizations
Domenick Napoletano, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement about the out-of-state notarization bill signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul: “We appreciate that the bill signed by Gov. Hochul provides much needed clarity on out-of-state notarizations.…
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The Federal Edge in New York’s Fight Against Corruption
The recent indictment of New York City Mayor Eric Adams on bribery and campaign finance charges is only the latest example of the prosecution of state and local New York officials in federal rather than state courts in New York…
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