New York State Chief Administrative Judge Lawrence K. Marks issued an administrative order on Sunday, March 22 that effectively halts all court activity in New York with the exception of essential proceedings. The order went into effect immediately upon issuance. The list of essential proceedings is subject to ongoing review and amendment as necessary, and … Continued
Max Kenner, Executive Director of the Bard Prison Initiative, joins David to discuss what the BPI does, why college-in-prison programs are essential to reducing recidivism and how prisons are adapting and preparing for the coronavirus. The conversation begins with a discussion about the effectiveness of college-in-prison programs, how these programs benefit inmates, and how prior … Continued
Today, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo continued to demonstrate his outstanding leadership during this time of crisis. As he updated New Yorkers on the latest information, he urged, in the strongest possible terms, for the President to take swift and decisive actions and for our Congressional delegation to continue to fight for New York in … Continued
On March 21, 2020, Governor Andrew Cuomo issued Executive Order 202.9 invoking new powers from a law passed to combat the COVID-19 pandemic to temporarily suspend or modify laws necessary to assist or aid in coping with a declared State disaster emergency. On March 3, 2020, the Governor signed into law legislation that expanded his … Continued
Joyful, exuberant, kind – these are words commonly used to describe Richard E. Weber Jr. who passed away from complications related to coronavirus on March 18. Weber, 57, was a partner at Gallo Vitucci Klar in Lower Manhattan and was also admitted to practice in New Jersey. The focus of Weber’s practice included general liability … Continued
With the shutdown of most of New York State’s businesses and the transformative impact it is having on the legal profession, the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) has launched a comprehensive one-stop webpage that will be updated continuously to serve as a resource for policymakers, journalists and members. “As courts and the legal profession respond to … Continued
President Trump signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) into law Wednesday night. The legislation provides paid leave, establishes free testing, protects public health workers and provides important benefits to children and families. The U.S. Department of Labor hosted a national webinar on March 20 to explain the Act and its provisions: the Emergency … Continued
A report from Columbia University’s Justice Lab found that the parole system in New York disproportionately impacts the Black and Latinx communities. President Greenberg appeared on the Capitol Pressroom to discuss the report and NYSBA’s efforts to tackle the issue. He began by explaining what parole is. “(It) is typically to address circumstances where a … Continued
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has issued an executive order mandating that 100 percent of the state’s nonessential workforce – including law firms – stay home. The order, which Gov. Cuomo describes as New York State going “on pause,” goes into effect Sunday evening with all non-essential businesses and commercial establishments closed down and all … Continued
The coronavirus crisis is rapidly upending the practice of criminal law, as attorneys face new limits on private communication with clients. “There are clients who truly have anxiety over the fact that they cannot meet with their lawyer,” said Sherry Levin Wallach, the deputy executive director of the Westchester County Legal Aid Society. “From a … Continued