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Basics Of IOLA: What New Lawyers Need To Know

This three credit program will address the administration of attorney trust accounts, IOLA accounts, and the rules governing the handling of funds in those accounts.
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Basics Of Attorney Escrow: Avoiding Pitfalls

Speakers will discuss the following topics: Rule 1.15 of the Rules of Professional Conduct What Goes into Escrow Account? Account Categories II. Escrow Account’s Requirements III. Attorney’s Trouble & Committee’s Involvement IV. Escrow Financial Operations V. Additional Attention of Escrow Account Operations
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BasicsOfIOLA_675

Basics of IOLA: What New Lawyers Need to Know

This three credit program addressed the administration of attorney trust accounts, IOLA accounts, and the rules governing the handling of funds in those accounts.
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BasicsofAttorney_675

Basics of Attorney Escrow: Avoiding Pitfalls

An overview of the statutes and regulations governing escrow agreements and IOLA accounts.
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Bar Journal Submission

Ethics Opinion 764

Topic:              Escrow funds; fee agreements; conflicts of interest; Interest on Lawyer Account (IOLA)
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Opinion 554

NEW YORK STATE BAR ASSOCIATION Committee on Professional Ethics  Opinion #554   – 11/21/1983 (22-83) existing clients, escrow funds, funds of client, interest Topic: Interest on Lawyer accounts Digest: Lawyers may participate in programs to provide financial support for legal services through deposit in a commingled interest-bearing account of client funds held for a short period … Continued
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What You Need To Know About The Massive COVID-19 Relief Bill

Good evening Members, Late Monday night, the U.S. Senate passed a $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill – the first substantial stimulus package since the CARES Act was enacted in March. Included in this massive spending measure are provisions to accelerate free and equitable distribution of the coronavirus vaccine and implement strong national testing and tracing … Continued
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Updating an Important CLE Notice for Newly-Admitted Attorneys

Good afternoon Members, In order to help curb the spread of the coronavirus, the New York State CLE Board is now permitting newly-admitted attorneys (admitted to the New York State Bar for two years or less) to participate in Skills CLE courses through either individual or group participation via webconference, teleconference and videoconference. The format … Continued
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CoronavirusDailyUpdate675X250_V5

DIFiore: Planning and Preparing for the Challenges of 2021

In her weekly address, Chief Judge Janet DiFiore said that “even as we celebrate the season and look forward to the new year with good cheer, we know that we must continue planning and preparing for the challenges that lie ahead.” Thirty-five Supreme Court justices and acting Supreme Court justices have volunteered to assist their … Continued
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CoronavirusDailyUpdate675X250_V5

Citizenship Question Removed From Bar Application

Good afternoon Members, During her weekly coronavirus update today, Chief Judge Janet DiFiore announced that the four departments of the New York State Unified Court System’s Appellate Division have removed the question from the bar application that inquires into an applicant’s citizenship and immigration status. “Citizenship is not a prerequisite for admission to the bar … Continued
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