Author: Alyssa

August 12, 2019: American Bar Association Adopts NYSBA-Advanced Resolution on Best Practice Guidelines for Online Legal Document Providers

The American Bar Association (ABA) House of Delegates today approved a resolution creating the ABA Best Practice Guidelines for Online Legal Document Providers and urges online legal document providers to adhere to these guidelines. The resolution was proposed to the ABA by the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) and the New York County Lawyers … Continued

July 23, 2019: State Bar Association Mourns Passing of Legendary District Attorney Robert M. Morgenthau

New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) President Hank Greenberg issued the following statement regarding the passing of Robert M. Morgenthau, the legendary former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York and Manhattan’s longest-tenured district attorney, who retired at the end of 2009 after more than four decades of public service. “New York has … Continued

July 9, 2019: State Bar Association Launches Task Force to Study Parole System

NYSBA Task Force Will Look to Identify Problems with the State’s Current Parole System and Propose Policy Solutions New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) President Hank Greenberg has announced the establishment of a task force that will study the state’s current system of parole. “The state Legislature has undertaken wide-ranging criminal procedure reform in areas … Continued

July 1, 2019: State Bar Association Calls on U.S. Government to End Inhumane Treatment of Detained Immigrant Children

The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) is calling on the United States government to end inhumane treatment of immigrant children immediately, reunite children with their parents and families, and provide basic necessities, such as medical care and proper nutrition, to all children in its custody. NYSBA’s call for action is outlined in a resolution, which … Continued

June 24, 2019: NYSBA Honors Public Defender and Others for Ensuring Quality Legal Services for the Poor

For their dedication in helping low-income New Yorkers gain access to quality legal services, a public defender and the executive director of a legal services organization were among those honored with awards by the New York State Bar Association’s (NYSBA) Committee on Mandated Representation. John J. Evans, a senior assistant public defender in Dutchess County; … Continued