Month: July 2019

Gay Panic Defense Has No Place in Colorado Criminal Law (Opinion)

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Colorado Politics quoted President Greenberg on ‘gay panic defense’ in an op ed. Homophobia is an accepted defense that has been and is currently being used in Colorado courts. That is wrong and contrary to our core values as a State. The use of the so-called “Gay Panic Defense” must be ended in the state of … Continued

Unprecedented Start to New Presidency: HANK GREENBERG’S PUBLIC POLICY INITIATIVES GARNER NATIONAL ATTENTION

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Ever since Hank Greenberg was sworn in as the 122nd president of the New York State Bar Association, it has been nonstop activity, including at the highest levels of government. Greenberg kicked off his presidency by announcing groundbreaking public policy initiatives that garnered widespread media attention pertaining to rural justice, attorney wellness, diversity in the … Continued

A Closer Look at NYSBA’s New Public Policy Initiatives

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Hank Greenberg was sworn in as NYSBA’s 122nd president in June and launched several groundbreaking public policy initiatives for the coming year. Here is a quick look at six of these important initiatives. Task Force on Autonomous Vehicles and the Law This task force, led by Dean and Professor of Law Aviva Abramovsky, of University … Continued

Five Ways NYSBA’s Social Media Can Improve Your Practice

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Information overload is a fact of life these days, but there are definite advantages to using social media in your law practice. Here are five ways the New York State Bar Association’s social media can help you. 1) NYSBA is your digital home. We currently have an active social media presence on Twitter (@nysba), Facebook (NYSBA), … Continued

NYs High Rate of Locking Up Parolees Gets Fresh Look

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Law360 quoted President Greenberg on the new Task Force on the Parole System. (may require subscription) The New York State Bar Association is taking a hard look at the state’s parole system as lawmakers have so far fallen short on reforms to address the state’s high rate of revoking parole, keeping a fire under efforts to follow … Continued

Lawbeat: State Bar President Eyes Parole System

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The Albany Times Union mentioned President Greenberg and his Task Force on the Parole System. (may require subscription) State leaders enacted major changes this year that will end cash bail in misdemeanor and non-violent felony cases and keep prosecutors from waiting until the eve of trials to disclose critical information to defendants. Could parole reform … Continued