It is with great sadness today that we inform you that Paul G. Feinman, associate judge of the New York Court of Appeals, has passed away.
The news comes just eight days after the sudden announcement of his retirement for health reasons.
I am deeply saddened to learn of the untimely death of Judge Paul G. Feinman, who left the Court just last week after less than four years of service due to illness. With his passing, we have lost his wisdom and keen sense of justice. We have also lost a champion of the rights of our LGBTQ citizens.
The New York State Bar Association applauds the passage of this important measure that will undo years of harm inflicted on lower-income minority communities by ill-conceived cannabis prohibition.
After lengthy negotiations between the governor’s office and the Legislature, a compromise was reached over the weekend to legalize adult use cannabis. The two proposals largely differed on a regulatory scheme and on how tax revenue generated by the sale of cannabis would be spent, whether it would focus on general revenue for the state … Continued
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Nearly 2,000 Jurors Report for Duty, New Responsibilities for Court Officers
This week on Miranda Warnings, Mirna M. Santiago, founder of Girls Rule the Law joins David to talk about the dangers of having racism and biases codified into law, especially voter fraud protection laws. Santiago who is a member of the law firm Hurwitz and Fine also discusses how systemic racism has an impact … Continued
A shockwave went through the New York legal community on Tuesday when Court of Appeals Associate Judge Paul G. Feinman suddenly announced his retirement, citing health problems. The unexpected news brought comments and remarks from leaders of the organized bar and notable members of the New York legal community. NYSBA President Scott Karson issued a … Continued
A year ago, as the worldwide coronavirus pandemic spread to New York, Libby Coreno, co-chair of NYSBA’s Task Force on Attorney Well-Being, and Dr. Kerry O’Hara, a clinical psychologist, were preparing to launch a five-part NYSBA podcast series to help lawyers with wellness issues. Life had been turned upside down and lawyers were no exception. … Continued
We continue our analysis of the amendments to the Uniform Rules for the Trial Courts.