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NYSBA President’s Arbitration Ruling Marks Decisive Defeat for Trump Administration
The arbitrator in the case, T. Andrew Brown, who is also the New York State Bar Association president, found that the NDA was too vague to enforce and that it would have imposed an “unreasonable” obligation on Newman “to never say anything remotely critical of Mr. Trump, his family, or his or family members’ businesses, for the rest of her life.”
Young Lawyers Debate the Future of Law Firms
A major obstacle looms on the horizon as the pandemic recedes: recruiting and retaining the next generation of superstar lawyers. The key to appeal to that generation is technology just as it is in securing and engaging clients.
President-elect Candidate Statement: Richard Lewis
I believe that NYSBA can become stronger and far more vibrant if we focus on helping our membership deal with the nuts and bolts of everyday practice.
President-elect Candidate Statement: Sarah Gold
We have a multitude of riches in our members, and we need to show what that means to those who are currently not involved with NYSBA.
What Will It Take To Reform New York’s Class Action Procedures?
New York’s class action procedures are antiquated. It’s time—past time, really—to update them.
Get Noticed: How NYSBA Student Scholarships, Fellowships, Writing Competitions and Mentorships Can Help You Succeed
From writing competitions and scholarship funding to fellowships and internships with Fortune 500 companies, esteemed organizations and government institutions, NYSBA offers a wide variety of opportunities to help law students build their resume while also developing critical legal skills.
Judge Silver Retires, Vaccination Deadline Nears
Chief Judge Janet DiFiore announced that Deputy Chief Administrative Judge for the New York City Courts, George J. Silver, was retiring from the bench at the end of this month to pursue opportunities in the private sector.
With All Due Respect, Your Honor, We Don’t Want To Equitably Divide the Family Pets
When a marriage is being dissolved, how do family pets/companion animals fit into New York State’s equitable distribution laws (D.R.L. § 236(B)(5)), which are intended to yield an equitable distribution of jointly held or acquired marital assets (and liabilities) of both parties?
NYSBA Commends Governor For Signing Less Is More Act
New York State Bar Association President T. Andrew Brown today applauded Gov. Kathy Hochul for signing the Less is More Act – a vitally important piece of reform legislation that will end reincarceration for individuals alleged to have committed technical parole violations.