In an effort to demystify the selection process for judges of the Court of Appeals, New York’s highest court, the Commission on Judicial Nomination will host a virtual informational meeting this Friday, November 20, from 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM, facilitated by the New York State Bar Association.
When it comes to restrictions and new laws, the general answer from courts is that they are allowed if there is a public health justification. This was a key message delivered from Kapil Longani, counsel to the mayor of New York City or the “chief problem solver” as he’s known to some, on the recent … Continued
The New York State Unified Court System announced today that all new jury trials and grand juries will be suspended due to the resurgence of coronavirus in areas throughout the state.
Good afternoon Members, In her weekly coronavirus update, Chief Judge Janet DiFiore said today the court system has confirmed that with the exercise of careful and meticulous preparation, it is possible to safely conduct jury trials. The court system has done this by utilizing courtrooms that are large enough to permit social distancing; implementing important … Continued
Recommendations call for a nationwide adoption of red flag laws and bans on the possession, sale and manufacture of assault-style weapons, as well as an extension of the time period for background checks to at least 30 days.
Scott M. Karson, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement on the election of former Vice President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., as the 46th U.S. president; and the historic election of Sen. Kamala Harris as the first woman and first woman of color to serve as vice president: “The New … Continued
The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) is recommending that the state consider mandating a COVID-19 vaccine once a scientific consensus emerges that it is safe, effective and necessary. But before taking this significant step, the state government should conduct a public awareness campaign to urge voluntary vaccination. NYSBA’s House of Delegates approved a resolution … Continued
The power of technology – the virtual bar center – has allowed NYSBA to reach and support its members during this “challenging year.” This was the overarching message delivered by President Scott Karson to the House of Delegates today. “Public health and safety may prevent us from being together in Albany, but it has not … Continued
The decision to convert this body from a committee to a section was approved at the Nov. 7 virtual meeting of NYSBA’s House of Delegates – the association’s governing body. The change will enable all NYSBA members to participate in the section’s work and also allocate additional resources to expand its initiatives. NYSBA members can join sections in their fields of practice or interest while committee membership is limited.
In 1993, she sat down with Elissa Schappell and Claudia Brodsky Lacourwith for the 134th interview in the Paris Review’s “The Art of Fiction” series. Morrison’s advice was aimed largely at creative writers. But legal writers can benefit from her guidance.