Month: June 2019

NY Bar Association Launches Task Force Aimed at Saving Local News

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Associations Now quoted President Greenberg on the Task Force on Free Expression in the Digital Age. The New York State Bar Association will work to build a legal perspective on the ongoing decline of local news outlets over the last few years—with help from The New York Times’ deputy general counsel.

Mission Statement – Standing Committee on Civil Rights

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The Committee on Civil Rights shall observe and consider matters relating to civil rights protected by the State of New York and United States Constitutions, including the Bill of Rights of each. It is tasked with promoting awareness of civil rights issues through programs and reports that address specific concerns, and, with the approval of … Continued

State Senate Approves Legislation to End Gay Panic Defense in NY

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The New York Law Journal quoted President Greenberg on “gay panic defense” and its antithesis to equal justice under the law. (may require subscription) But lawmakers in the Senate may have to do so again in the coming days; the sponsor of the bill in the Assembly said staff from both chambers are working on … Continued

NY Bar Association Launches Effort to Save Local News

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The Associated Press reported that NYSBA launched a task force to study the problem and provide a legal perspective on the challenges facing American journalism. The New York State Bar Association is launching a new effort designed to support and protect local news outlets as the industry continues to shrink. The Association announced Monday that it … Continued

NY Bar Association to Study Mental Health Application Question

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Bloomberg Law reported that NYSBA launched a task force June 10 to review the state’s bar application, making sure mental health treatment does not negatively affect admission. (may require subscription) The New York State Bar Association launched a task force June 10 to review the state’s bar application, making sure mental health treatment does not … Continued

NY Bar to Reassess Applicant Mental Health Questionnaire

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Law360 reported that President Greenberg created a “blue-ribbon” task force to consider whether bar application questions that may discourage law students from seeking mental health treatment should be dropped. (may require subscription) The New York State Bar Association said Monday it will create a “blue-ribbon” task force…

June 11, 2019: New York State Bar Association Announces Groundbreaking Initiative to Support and Save Local News Outlets

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The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA), the largest voluntary state bar association in the country, announced a groundbreaking initiative to tackle the crisis of local journalism in the digital age and make recommendations on how New York State, the legal and business sectors can protect local news and define the future of local media … Continued

Momentum Builds for Allowing NY Bar Applicants to Keep Mental Health History Secret

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The New York Law Journal reported that President Greenberg launched a blue-ribbon task force to determine if the state should remove questions about mental health disorders from applications for the bar. (may require subscription) “Time in law school is marked by extreme stress, anxiety, overwhelming expectations and financial uncertainty,” New York Bar Association President Henry … Continued

New York State Bar Updates Social Media Guidelines

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Bloomberg Law reported that NYSBA’s Commercial and Federal Litigation Section updated its social media guidelines. (may require subscription) The New York State Bar has updated its social media ethics guidelines to include more case law and to be a quick resource for attorneys using social media on how to avoid ethical pitfalls. Attorneys should use social … Continued