The Journal of the Nassau County Bar Association February 2021 www.nassaubar.org Vol. 70, No. 6 Follow us on Facebook NCBA Dinner Gala Update NCBA COMMITTEE The NCBA Dinner Gala, held our honorees deserve to be recognized MEETING CALENDAR Page 17 annually in May, is the largest social despite the circumstances. In light of this event of the Nassau County Bar decision, the Bar will move forward with Association. In spring 2020, the the creation of the Dinner Gala Journal, COVID-19 Pandemic forced the NCBA which highlights the accomplishments SAVE THE DATE to postpone the May 2020 Gala to of our honorees. The journal is an LAW DAY ensure the safety of all. The Gala was invaluable way to show support for the Advancing the Rule of Law Now rescheduled to Saturday, May 8, 2021 at honorees in a safe and contact-free way. the Long Island Marriott. Unfortunately, Due to the event’s delay, the NCBA will Thursday, April 29, 2021 due to the progression of COVID-19, Christopher T. McGrath Hector Herrera honor not only last year’s fi fty-, sixty-, See pg. 6 for details and concerns for the health and safety and seventy-year honorees, but this year’s of staff and guests, the NCBA has made at Sullivan, Papain, Block, McGrath, as well. the diffi cult decision to further postpone Coffi nas & Cannavo; President’s Within this issue, you will fi nd a the May Gala. The Bar will announce Award Recipient Hector Herrera, journal ad form listing ad options, WHAT’S INSIDE a new date for later in 2021 when it is NCBA Building Manager; and NCBA pricing, and the full names of all S.D.N.Y. Holds That Restaurants Are Not determined that it is safe for guests to Members who have been admitted to honorees. To purchase a journal ad, attend an in-person event. the New York Bar for fi fty, sixty, and forward the ad form to the NCBA Entitled to Insurance Coverage for Lost The honorees being recognized this seventy years for their years of service to Special Events Department at Revenues Due to COVID-19 pg. 3 year include 77th Distinguished Service the legal profession. [email protected] or contact Access to Justice: Past, Present, Medallion Honoree, Christopher T. Although the Coronavirus has (516) 747-4071. We hope you will join McGrath, NCBA Past President, Past hindered the NCBA from being able us in paying tribute to these deserving and Future pg. 5 Co-Chair of WE CARE, and Partner to hold large in-person gatherings, individuals. Review on Dog Bites in Light of Hewitt pg. 6 Housing Discrimination Issues Related Virtual Recognition Reception to Honor to COVID-19 pg. 7 Impact of Court of Appeals’ Holding in 2018-2019 Attorney Volunteers for Service Rodriguez v. City of New York pg. 8 Gale D. Berg A Suspension? A Toll? None of acknowledging volunteers from 2018- Channer, Nassau Suff olk Law Services, 2019 for their eff orts, commitment to and the Safe Center LI will host a virtual the Above? Scope of Executive Each year, hundreds of Nassau service, and the generous donation recognition event on March 3, 2021. County attorneys donate their time Order 202.8 pg. 9 of their time, NCBA Access to Justice All members are invited to attend and talent to aid Nassau residents who Committee Chairs Rosalia Baiamonte, to acknowledge these inspiring Lessons on Civility for Attorneys pg. 10 cannot otherwise aff ord adequate legal Kevin McDonough, Vice-Chair Sheryl professionals. Additional details to follow. School During a Pandemic: Legal assistance. In years past, the NCBA, the Counsel for Students pg. 11 Safe Center LI, and Nassau/Suff olk Law Services have honored those FROM THE BENCH: Conducting Trials volunteers at a cocktail reception held During the Pandemic—Who Is in at Domus. Law fi rms are recognized in Charge Here? pg. 14 three categories by size—including large, medium, and solo practitioners or small Reshaping the World: Abby Mann’s fi rms—and ranked by the total number Judgment at Nuremburg pg. 15 of combined pro bono service hours provided to the three organizations. The most recent event held in May 2018 recognized those who volunteered their time in 2017 to assist Nassau OF NOTE County residents with issues related to NCBA Member Benefit—I.D. Card Photo mortgage foreclosure, landlord/tenant, Obtain your photo for Secure Pass bankruptcy, wills, senior issues, and a Court ID cards host of other areas. Last year’s ceremony was postponed Only For New Applicants due to COVID-19 and scheduling Cost $10 issues. 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