New York City Bar Association

Celebrate Oktoberfest at the City Bar! Join us on Oct. 10 for a networking event featuring seasonal beer, a traditional Oktoberfest feast, a live polka band, and much more! ??Register here: https://bit.ly/3MYt6Of #nycbarassociation #lawyers #oktoberfest #nyc #networkingevent Jonathan Ratchik, Brittany Sherman, Samuel Ditchek, Marina Gubenko, Sean Mines, Yuchen Xie

?? Early bird registration for the Small Law Firm Symposium ends tonight! Don’t miss your chance to save by registering early ?? https://bit.ly/4g9fa1c Whether you’re just starting out or have years of experience, you'll have the opportunity to network, earn CLE credit, explore tools to enhance your law practice, and more! #SmallLaw #legalprofession #CLE #attorneys #legaltechnology #SLFS24

?? Learn The Latest in Advertising & Marketing Law Want to hear the most important developments affecting advertisers over the last year? Program instructor Jeffrey Greenbaum and a panel of experts will update you on a range of hot topics, including: ?? Federal Trade Commission ?? Environmental Marketing ?? Children’s Advertising & Privacy ?? SAG/AFTRA Developments ?? Consumer Class Actions ??? Wednesday, October 9th from 9:00am - 1:00pm ?? Live Webinar Register today at: https://lnkd.in/e7dBEspq #NewYorkCityBarAssociation #CityBarCLE #Advertising #Marketing

On October 15, our panelists will discuss civic education efforts across the city, volunteer opportunities, and first-hand accounts of the impact of civic programs on students and volunteers. Following the panel, you can visit the volunteer fair to explore opportunities with several organizations! Register Now: https://bit.ly/47N7SMZ Generation Citizen, Justice Resource Center, New York City Urban Debate League, Dawn Smalls, Abdul Hafiz, CIPP/US, Kristen Fontaine, Khin Mai Aung

?? Early bird registration for the Small Law Firm Symposium is available! Don’t miss your chance to save by registering early. Register here: https://bit.ly/4g9fa1c Whether you’re just starting out or have years of experience, you'll have the opportunity to network, earn CLE credit, explore tools to enhance your law practice, and more! #SmallLaw #legalprofession #CLE #attorneys #legaltechnology #SLFS24

?? Earn All Your CLE Credits From Home!? Need CLE Credits? Join us for our?Bridge-the-Gap program, where you can fulfill your CLE requirements?while learning from experts about a variety of topics, including: ?? Litigating in the Federal and NYS Commercial Division and State Courts? ?? The Nuts & Bolts of NYC Tax Assessment? ?? Intro to IP Counseling: Protecting Big Ideas of Clients and Businesses? ?? Communications in a Law Environment? ?? Estate Planning 101 ? View more details and register here: https://lnkd.in/eCaRJu3W #NewYorkCityBarAssociation #CityBarCLE #CLEcredits

?? Learn the Most Common Errors in Contract Writing ?? Catch Part 2 and 3 of our Contract Drafting webinar series, where instructors Pantea Maddux and Suleman Malik, Esq. elevate your skills in contract drafting, review, and negotiation.?Whether you're looking to refine your skills or start from scratch, this series offers something for everyone. ?? Part 2: Avoiding Common Pitfalls? Learn to navigate and avoid common drafting errors from a litigation perspective. We’ll tackle issues such as ambiguity, boilerplate provisions, arbitration, forum selection, indemnification, and confidentiality clauses using real-life examples and sample agreements. ?? Part 3: Advanced Negotiation Techniques? Discover how to effectively negotiate contract terms and explore recent trends, including the significance of force majeure clauses in a post-COVID world and the impact of AI and automation on contract management.? ?? ? Register now for Part 2 now: https://lnkd.in/eQYKxE9p Get ahead and register for Part 3 here: https://lnkd.in/ekyx7bqf #CityBarCLE #NewYorkCityBarAssociation #contracts #contractwriting

The New York City Bar Association has released an in-depth report on Congress's power to create an enforceable ethics code of conduct for Supreme Court Justices. The need for Supreme Court Justices to comply with the highest ethical standards is a nonpartisan issue because, as the Supreme Court itself has emphasized, public confidence in the integrity and neutrality of the courts is a bedrock principle of the rule of law. Congress’s power to impose an enforceable ethics code on the Supreme Court comes from Article I’s Necessary and Proper Clause, Article II’s impeachment provision, and Article III’s provision that a judge may remain in office only during “good Behaviour.” The Necessary and Proper Clause permits Congress to create a binding and enforceable Supreme Court ethics code to define the “good behavior” that entitles a Justice to stay in office and to set standards that, if violated, could lead to impeachment.? The enforcement mechanism for the Code of Conduct should consist of a Judicial Investigation Panel and Office of Inspector General for the Supreme Court. The separation-of-powers doctrine does not limit Congress’s ability to create a Supreme Court ethics code that does not affect its decisional independence. A judicial ethics code enacted by Congress but enforced by the judicial branch simply implements the checks and balances that lie at the core of our constitutional system. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4dtaYXt

An increasing number of states are enacting policies hostile to LGBTQ youth, like book bans and restrictions on participation in sports. Even in states like New York where there is greater state-level support for LGBTQ rights, similar policies aimed at stifling those rights have emerged at the local level. Amy Leipziger (Project Director, @freetobeyouthproject), Ashton Hessee (Legal Fellow, Free to Be Youth Project) and Gabriella Larios (Staff Attorney, @NYCLU) of the City Bar’s LGBTQ Rights Committee unpack the damage to psychological and physical health that these bans and the anti-LGBTQ culture that they promote can have on LGBTQ youth – kids who are navigating the same developmental challenges as their peers while being saddled with these additional burdens. Amy, Ashton and Gabriella also speak to how queer and trans youth – and their parents and caregivers – can understand their rights and understand how to advocate for their rights in school. All three share stories from the frontlines of litigating against these bans, and share insights on the most effective strategies for pairing litigation with grassroots community organizing. Listen wherever you find podcasts, or on our website at www.nycbar.org/podcasts

Join us for an in-depth program on the purchase and sale of cooperatives, condominiums, and houses. Whether you're new to the field or looking to refresh your skills, our expert panel will guide you through essential topics, including: ?? Forms of ownership ?? Pre-contract due diligence (statutory & common law requirements) ?? Transfer & mortgage taxes ?? Title insurance & lien searches ?? Key contract provisions (loan contingencies, negotiation tips) ?? Residential loan issues ?? Estate planning considerations ?? Common transaction challenges (e.g., combined apartments) ?? Closing a transaction "how-tos" ?? Plus, receive the latest forms and checklists to streamline your practice! ?? CLE credits are available, even for returning attendees! ??? Monday, September 30, 2024 | 2:00 pm – 5:05 pm ??? Monday, October 7, 2024 | 2:00 pm – 5:05 pm ?? Webinar Don't miss this comprehensive course—designed to keep you up-to-date on real estate law essentials! Register here: https://lnkd.in/eNDSXW2v #RealEstateLaw #CLE #ContinuingEducation #LegalTraining #CondoLaw #CoopTransactions #RealEstateTransactions #EstatePlanning