New York City financial services attorney C. Evan Stewart has been honored with the 2016 Sanford D. Levy Award by the New York State Bar Association’s Committee on Professional Ethics. Named for Sanford D. Levy, a former member of the Committee on Professional Ethics, the award was presented March 16 in Manhattan. Since 1982, it … Continued

Senate and Assembly Budget Proposals Call for State Funding and Oversight   The New York State Bar Association is urging Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and state legislators to work together to move the state toward “its constitutional obligation” to provide effective legal representation in all 62 counties to low-income individuals who are accused of crimes. … Continued

New York State Bar Association President David P. Miranda today commended the Senate and Assembly for including language in their one-house budget proposals that recognize the State of New York, not county governments, should bear the cost of providing constitutionally-mandated legal representation of low-income individuals who are accused of crimes. “The Senate and Assembly bills … Continued

The New York State Bar Association urges the state Legislature to enact measures within budget bills that would modernize the voter registration process and allow voters to cast ballots prior to the traditional Election Day. March 31 is the deadline for passage of the 2016-17 state budget. “Measures to remove barriers to registration and voting … Continued

Association Seeks Action in 2016-17 State Budget The State of New York, not county governments, should assume responsibility for providing adequate funding for the constitutionally-mandated legal services to poor people who are accused of crimes, says the New York State Bar Association. “More than 50 years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that states have … Continued

David P. Miranda, president of the New York State Bar Association, today issued the following statement: “It is critical to the functioning of the Supreme Court that the vacancy resulting from the death of Justice Antonin Scalia be filled promptly, after due consideration, in accordance with the U.S. Constitution. “A compelling argument for the need … Continued