New York State Bar Association President T. Andrew Brown Mourns Death of Chief Judge Robert Katzmann
Chief Judge Robert Katzmann was known for his brilliant legal mind, dedication to the rule of law and devotion to the next generation.
Month: June 2021
Lawmakers Agree on Parole Reform Bill
Lawmakers appear to have struck a deal surrounding the “Less is More” Act, a crucial piece of legislation reforming the State’s broken parole system and one of the association’s top legislative priorities.
State Senate Confirms Court of Appeals Nominees
The New York State Senate has confirmed the governor’s nominations of Madeline Singas and Judge Anthony “Tony” Cannataro to the New York State Court of Appeals where they will serve 14-year terms.
NYSBA Enters Into Historic Agreement With Osaka Bar Association
The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) and the Osaka Bar Association (OBA) entered a “Memorandum of Friendship” during a virtual event on the evening of June 4 (June 5 in Osaka). The accord formalizes the relationship the two associations. Kazuto Yamamoto, chair of OBA’s International Committee, was master of ceremonies for the signing. Seiji … Continued
N.Y. Real Property Law Journal Vol. 49 No. 1
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New York State Bar Association Presents Special Webinar: Stopping the Spread of Misinformation
How we preserve our First Amendment rights to freedom of speech while battling the spread of conspiracy theories, rumors and lies requires a multi-faceted approach, which will be examined by three expert panels.
LGBTQ Law Section Chair Christopher Riano Makes History
Christopher R. Riano is the first openly LGBTQ member named as a commissioner to the New York State Gaming Commission, after serving as the first openly LGBTQ person to serve as general counsel of the New York State Liquor Authority.
Improve Your Client Intake: 10 Steps To Seal the Deal
The client intake process is critical. Ensure you always start on the right foot by adhering to these ten steps.
Ethics Opinion 1224
Topic: Conflicts of interest; diminished capacity. Digest: When a lawyer is jointly representing two clients as joint purchasers in a transaction and one of them no longer wishes to proceed, the lawyer cannot continue to represent both clients without violating Rule 1.7, which prohibits lawyers from jointly representing clients with differing interests. That one of … Continued
New York State Bar Association President Andrew Brown Calls on State Legislature To Pass Less is More Act Prior to Session’s End
New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) President T. Andrew Brown today issued an emphatic call for state lawmakers to pass the Less is More Act, a crucial piece of reform legislation that would end reincarceration for individuals alleged to have committed technical parole violations: “The current parole system is the single largest factor in mass … Continued