New York State Bar Association

Hundreds of civil legal service attorneys attended the New York State Bar Association’s Partnership Conference at Albany’s Capital Center in October. If you could not attend, you can now view more than a dozen continuing legal education courses from the event on demand. The event offered more than two dozen programs and panels educating lawyers … Continued

This article reviews new legislation amending the Penal Law, Criminal Procedure Law and related statues. The discussion that follows will highlight key provisions of the new laws, which the reader should review for specific details. Where indicated, legislation enacted by both houses is awaiting the governor’s signature; the reader should check to determine whether the … Continued

New York State recently authorized transfer on death deeds for real property offers. Property owners and their counsel can take advantage of this simplified method of transferring assets to beneficiaries; however, a transfer of death deed is not appropriate for all situations and has, in some cases, complicated matters more than it simplified them. History … Continued

Sex trafficking in real life is different from sex trafficking in fiction. While the popular image is a victim forced into sex work through violence, the reality of these crimes is more complex. And prosecutors are accounting for that reality. A recent Continuing Legal Education class covered recent trafficking cases, including charges against celebrity Sean … Continued

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 for corruption crimes. Aside from Adams, in the last 20 years federal authorities have prosecuted … Continued

“We appreciate that the bill signed by Gov. Hochul provides much needed clarity on out-of-state notarizations. By eliminating the need for a certificate of conformity for an out-of-state notarization, New York State has taken a step forward in modernizing the Rules of Civil Procedure. We would also like to thank Senator Liu and Assembly Member … Continued

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 fields will gather to tackle the biggest challenges facing the legal profession – including artificial … Continued

Domenick Napoletano, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement about the death of the association’s former president Justin Vigdor: “Justin Vigdor’s contributions to the city of Rochester and the state of New York are immeasurable. He served on countless non-profit boards, demonstrating through his good deeds how much difference younger … Continued

Domenick Napoletano, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement about the death of former President Jimmy Carter: “The New York State Bar Association mourns the passing of Jimmy Carter at 99 years old. Our longest-lived president leaves a long legacy of service to this country and its citizens. From his … Continued

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