What I did know was that everything I thought my leadership of the association would entail in the months leading up to my presidency would be drastically different. But while uncertainty has plagued us all throughout the pandemic, one thing remained certain – NYSBA was resilient and well prepared for what lay ahead.
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.
Nearly 2,000 Jurors Report for Duty, New Responsibilities for Court Officers
We continue our analysis of the amendments to the Uniform Rules for the Trial Courts.
The Administrative Board of the Courts is seeking public comment on a proposal to adopt ABA Model Rule 8.4(g) to replace Rule 8.4(g) of the New York Rules of Professional Conduct (22 NYCRR Part 1200, Rule 8.4(g)).
As President of the New York State Bar Association, I find myself called upon once again to express our collective sorrow at the senseless killings that have occurred within just one week, in Boulder, Colorado and Atlanta, Georgia, due to the scourge of gun violence.
The European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK) finally reached a post-Brexit deal at the end of 2020 to establish a new relationship for the future. This article provides a snapshot of what this is about along with some thoughts about what this means for compliance with a particular focus on the hot topic of personal data transfers.
The New York State Court of Appeals has announced that Judge Paul G. Feinman has retired due to health concerns. His retirement is effective today.