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Legislative Affairs Committee

The Legislative Affairs Committee follows bills in the New York State legislature that are of particular interest to business lawyers. Its activities include meetings with legislators and other interested groups, and the submission of memoranda opposing or supporting bills. The Committee is most active during the legislative session from April to June each year.

Legislative Affairs News Items:

NYSBA Press Release: Nonprofit Law Signed
December 19, 2013: State Bar Association Praises Governor Cuomo for Signing Nonprofit Revitalization Act

Non-Profit Revitalization Act (Chapter 549 mark-up)

NYSBA memorandum urging approval of the Non-Profit Revitalization Act

Franchise Committee report on proposed changes to the NY Franchise Act (2009)

Proposed franchise regulations (2009)

Proposed changes to the NY Franchise Act (Mark-up) (2009)

NYSBA's 2014 Legislative Priorities

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Business Law Section committees address unique issues facing attorneys, the profession and the public. Committees allow you to network with other business law attorneys from across the state, and give you the opportunity to research issues and influence the laws that can affect your practice. Committees are also an outstanding way to achieve professional recognition.
About the Business Law Section

The Business Law Section, with a membership of approximately 3,500, is one of the largest Sections of the New York State Bar Association. Its members consist of attorneys whose practice involves some aspect of commerce or finance although the focus of the practice of the members is quite diverse – ranging from securities to consumer finance. To accommodate this breadth of practice, the Business Law Section is composed of committees which offer the practitioner with commercial clients information in such diverse areas as: Bankruptcy, Banking, Business Organizations Law, Franchise Distribution and Licensing, Derivatives and Structured Products, Securities Regulation and the constantly evolving area of Technology and Venture Law. These Committees hold separate meetings for the purpose of reviewing current developments in their areas. Members enjoy the benefits of participating in discussions relating to developments in the business and financial services world and the opportunity to expand their professional network. Attendance at committee meetings and other scheduled Section meetings can also serve to fulfill MCLE requirements.
The Section publishes the NY Business Law Journal which is designed to provide practice-oriented insight and guidance relevant to the business law practitioner, with special emphasis on lawyers who practice in New York State.
The Business Law Section has been in the forefront of introducing, monitoring and evaluating legal developments in the areas of business and finance on both federal and New York State levels.
Members gain access to an extensive network of business law practitioners through our online Community.
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The Securities Regulation Committee of the Business Law Section reviews new U.S. and international proposals and developments concerning securities regulation, informs members of significant developments in these areas and advocates positions through the preparation and submission of comment letters and articles regarding securities regulation of companies. It also monitors and comments on developments regarding: the securities and investment adviser industries, corporate governance , financial reporting and financial market regulations.
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