December 20, 2019
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Month: December 2019
Dont Ask About Mental Health on Bar Application (Editorial)
The Daily Gazette (Schenectady) mentioned the NYSBA’s efforts to remove Question 34 on mental health from the bar admission application. What do you do about a legal requirement that promotes discrimination, discourages young people from joining a profession, possibly violates federal law, discourages people from getting necessary treatment, and which has proven to be an ineffective approach … Continued
NYs Coming Bail, Discovery Reforms Support Role of Law
The Syracuse Post-Standard published President Greenberg’s op ed on the upcoming bail and discovery reforms taking effect on January 1. (may require subscription) The rule of law is the foundation of our nation. It is the simple idea that everyone — from the wealthiest and most powerful to the poorest and most downtrodden — is … Continued
What They’re Saying: President Trump impeached, trial awaits
Oswego County News Now published President Greenberg’s statement on the impeachment of President Donald J. Trump. The impeachment of President Donald Trump Wednesday by the House of Representatives marked a historic and rancorous moment in American politics. Below are some local reactions to Congress officially charging Trump with abuse of power and obstruction:
Bar president urges senators to protect sacred constitution with impartial Trump trial
The Global Legal Post published President Greenberg’s statement on the impeachment of President Donald J. Trump. The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) has called on senators to uphold the rule of law by conducting an impartial trial of Donald Trump following the House of Representative’s historic vote to impeach the US president yesterday (18 December). In a … Continued
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Gold/Fox: Non Billable | Louise Carron
EPISODE SUMMARY: Louise Carron, Executive Director at the Center for Art Law joins Sarah and Michael to discuss her truly unique path to the law, the work being done at the Center for Art Law and fascinating discussion about ‘street art.’ Carron, a native Parisian, talks about some of her favorite exhibits in the Louvre … Continued
State Bar Association Will Host A Panel on White Nationalism and Domestic Terrorism
The Brooklyn Daily Eagle quoted President Greenberg on the upcoming Presidential Summit. The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) will hold its weeklong 143rd annual meeting in Manhattan next month, and when it does it will host a special summit to examine the rise of white nationalism and domestic terrorism in the United States in … Continued
December 18, 2019: NYSBA President Hank Greenberg Honored with Responsible 100 Legal Award from City & State New York
New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) President Hank Greenberg received a coveted Responsible 100 Legal Award from City & State New York at a reception in New York City on Wednesday, Dec. 18. The annual Responsible 100 awards ceremony honors an elite group of 100 New Yorkers across 10 sectors who are setting new standards … Continued
December 18, 2019: State Bar Association Presidential Summit to Examine White Nationalism and Domestic Terrorism
The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) will host an unprecedented panel of legal, national security and other experts to examine “White Nationalism and Domestic Terrorism in America.” The extraordinary Presidential Summit panel event – as part of NYSBA’s weeklong 143rd Annual Meeting at the New York Hilton Midtown in Manhattan – will take place … Continued