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Nichols School Mock Trial Team Lauds Attorney Coach for Propelling Them to State Tournament
The Nichols School, a co-ed private school in Buffalo is headed to the New York State Bar Association’s state tournament for the first time in the school’s history. The team beat out several Erie County heavyweights including Clarence High School…
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AI Can Do Many Tasks for Lawyers – But Be Careful
Artificial intelligence can perform several tasks to aid lawyers and save time. But lawyers must be cautious when using this new technology, lest they break confidentiality or violate ethical standards. The New York State Bar Association hosted a hybrid program…
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New Paltz Mock Trial Team Returns to State Finals for Second Year
The New Paltz High School Mock Trial team is representing Region IV again at the New York State Bar Association’s Mock Trial state tournament and is determined to show that last year’s success was no fluke. “Last year we were…
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Court Reforms Guaranty To Correct Clerical Error and Save Lender Millions
A single-word drafting error in a guaranty agreement nearly rendered a multimillion-dollar obligation meaningless and unenforceable – until the Appellate Division stepped in to correct it. One lender’s inattention to detail in its contract almost cost it millions.[1] A $135…
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President Domenick Napoletano Testifies to the Advisory Committee on New York State Bar Examination
Domenick Napoletano, president of the New York State Bar Association, testified today in front of the Advisory Committee that is making recommendations to the Court of Appeals on how the state should test law school graduates on their knowledge of…
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Scotia-Glenville Team, Newcomers to Mock Trial, Embraces Underdog Status as State Tournament Nears
In just two short years, the mock trial team at Scotia-Glenville High School in Schenectady County has taken Region III by storm. This year, the novice team beat out dozens of other teams in the capital region and the north…
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Friends and Fearlessness Motivate Hunter College High School Mock Trial Team
Sitting down to interview the team captains of the Mock Trial club at Hunter College High School, you can feel the camaraderie of this group from the start. Hunter is returning to the state tournament in Albany this month for…
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Why New York Is One of the Best States for Medicare Beneficiaries
When it comes to Medicare, not all states are created equal. New York stands out as one of the most consumer-friendly states, offering benefits that don’t exist elsewhere. New York is a “guaranteed issue” state, meaning it doesn’t require medical…
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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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