Month: July 2019

Lawyers Retire, Move Out of Rural Upstate NY at Alarming Pace

The New York Law Journal reported on President Greenberg’s new Task Force on Rural Justice to examine the practice of law in upstate New York. (may require subscription) “There are increasing challenges getting young lawyers to settle in these counties. They’re carrying significant legal debt,” said New York State Bar Association President Henry M. Greenberg. … Continued

2019 Social Media Ethics Guidelines (Column)

The New York Law Journal reported on the Commercial and Federal Litigation Section’s updated Social Media Ethics Guidelines. (may require subscription) The NYSBA Commercial and Federal Litigation Section recently released its fourth update to its Social Media Ethics Guidelines. In his State E-Discovery column, Mark A. Berman, a founding co-chair of the Section’s Social Media … Continued

July 1, 2019: State Bar Association Calls on U.S. Government to End Inhumane Treatment of Detained Immigrant Children

The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) is calling on the United States government to end inhumane treatment of immigrant children immediately, reunite children with their parents and families, and provide basic necessities, such as medical care and proper nutrition, to all children in its custody. NYSBA’s call for action is outlined in a resolution, which … Continued