Ethics Opinion 1154
Topic: Third-Party Payor: Duty to communicate with client of insurance-assigned counsel
Author: Alyssa
June 5, 2018: Michael Miller Sworn in as President of the New York State Bar Association, Announces Priorities
Michael Miller of New York City (Law Office of Michael Miller) has become the 121st president of the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA). Miller was sworn in at a ceremony June 4 in New York City with NYS Chief Judge Janet DiFiore administering the oath. Some 160 distinguished members of the judiciary and bar … Continued
May 31, 2018: State Bar Association Calls on the Governor and the Legislature to Reform State’s Law on Criminal Discovery
New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) President Sharon Stern Gerstman today called on the Governor and state Legislative Leaders to act before the end of the legislative session on reform of New York’s discovery law in criminal justice matters. “We urge that you recognize the critical need for significantly enhancing discovery in criminal justice matters … Continued
Ethics Opinion 1153
Topic: Conflicts of Interest: County attorney’s service on the board of a county-sponsored community college
May 21, 2018: Goshen Central High School Wins New York State High School Mock Trial Tournament
In an intense competition before a packed courtroom in the James T. Foley Federal Courthouse in downtown Albany, students from Goshen Central High School, Orange County, edged out the team from Brooklyn Technical High School, Kings County, to win the 2017–2018 New York State High School Mock Trial Tournament. It was Goshen High School’s fourth … Continued
May 21, 2018: James R. Barnes Elected Vice Chair of the Fellows of The New York Bar Foundation
Albany, NY—The New York Bar Foundation is pleased to announce that James R. Barnes, Esq., Burke & Casserly, P.C., Albany has been elected as Vice-Chair of the Fellows. The Fellows of the New York Bar Foundation are distinguished members of the bench and bar who are recognized for outstanding professional achievement, dedication to the legal … Continued
Ethics Opinion 1152
Topic Law Firm Name: Use of Lawyer’s First Name as Firm Name
May 2, 2018: Family Law Section Presents Gift To New York Bar Foundation
Members of the Family Law Section Executive Committee, l to r: Rosalia Baiamonte, Esq., Vice-Chair; Eric A. Tepper, Esq., Chair; Mitchell Y. Cohen, Esq., Immediate Past Chair; and Joan Casilio Adams, Esq., Secretary The Family Law Section of the New York State Bar Association has contributed a gift of $10,000 to The New York Bar … Continued
Ethics Opinion 1151
Topic: Restrictive Covenants on Lawyers
May 1, 2018: New York State Bar Association Honors Lawyers, Firms With President’s Pro Bono Service Awards
The New York State Bar Association celebrated Law Day by honoring attorneys and law firms from around the state with 2018 President’s Pro Bono Service Awards. State Bar President Sharon Stern Gerstman presented the 17 awards on May 1 at the Bar Center in Albany. President-elect Michael Miller, co-chair of the President’s Committee on Access … Continued