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Chief Judge Advocates for Expansion of Civil Legal Aid
New York State Bar Association President Taa Grays joined Chief Judge Rowan Wilson, the presiding justices of the Appellate Divisions, and Chief Administrative Judge Joseph Zayas for the annual Civil Legal Services hearing in Albany on Thursday. They heard testimony…
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Finding Hidden Ice and Snow With Forensic Meteorology
Forensic meteorology can show the invisible ice on the ground that makes a person slip and fall – even if the weather forecast says conditions were clear. The New York State Bar Association held a seminar on how forensic meteorology,…
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Redefining Success in a Challenging Legal Environment
When a client is facing an uphill battle against eviction or deportation, the daunting task of representing vulnerable clients can be a constant stressor for lawyers in civil legal service organizations. How lawyers doing this demanding work can redefine success…
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President Taa Grays Welcomes New Citizens on Constitution Day
In honor of Constitution Day, President Taa Grays spoke at a naturalization ceremony for new U.S. citizens at Wappinger Town Hall in Wappingers Falls on Sept. 18. Grays wished the new citizens well and presented them with pocket constitutions as…
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Generative AI in the Law Office: Managing the Risks
Prepared by Aaron M. Barham of the New York City-based law firm of Furman Kornfeld & Brennan LLP on behalf of the NYSBA Insurance Program Generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools have moved rapidly in recent years from novelty to a…
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New York City Pied-à-Terre Tax Raises Many Questions
Last May, New York State enacted a law to charge a tax on high-value New York City properties that are kept as second homes, otherwise known as a pied-à-terre. With the tax going into effect this year, property owners and…
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How To Correctly Complete a Death Certificate in New York: A Guide for Trusts and Estates Attorneys
A client calls to tell you that a family member or friend has just died or is expected to die shortly. One of the best things you can do for that client is help ensure that the information reported on…
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NYSBA Honors Two Family Court Reformers With Howard Levine Award
The New York State Bar Association honored two family court reformers, Christine Sabino Kiesel and Dawne Mitchell, with the Howard Levine Award for Excellence in Juvenile Justice and Child Welfare. The Sept. 16 event in Albany brought together dozens of…
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Ethics Opinion 1302: Provision of Integrated Legal, Tax, and Financial Planning Services
Topic: Provision of integrated legal, tax, and financial planning services Digest: An attorney’s provision of integrated legal, tax, and financial planning services would, under Rule 5.7 of the New York Rules of Professional Conduct (the “Rules”), very likely result in…
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Ireland and New York Bar Associations Forge New Partnership
A new partnership agreement between the New York State Bar Association and the Bar of Ireland was signed in Manhattan this week, formalizing ties between the two legal communities and strengthening cooperation between Ireland and the United States in international…
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