If a fire breaks out, a Fitbit could be the key piece of evidence to determine a witness’ alibi. By checking a witness’ heartrate at the alleged moment of the incident, investigators can determine the credibility of testimony. A flat heartrate might indicate that a fire took place long after a witness says it did, … Continued
Scott M. Karson, President of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement regarding the decision of the New York Court of Appeals to administer a one-time emergency remote bar exam on October 5-6, 2020. “Chief Judge Janet DiFiore and the New York State Court of Appeals have wisely provided recent law school … Continued
Good morning Members, The New York State Court of Appeals has amended Part 524 of its Rules, effective July 22, 2020, to establish a program by which eligible graduates of ABA-approved law schools may apply for temporary authorization to practice law under the supervision of an attorney who is admitted to practice in New York … Continued
Teaching people how to create healthy emotional boundaries will allow them to also hold onto the passion and deep meaning that attracted them to law in the first place.
Not even COVID-19 could stop lawyers from performing pro bono service as it ravaged New York State during this spring.
The power of attorney bill approved by the state Legislature provides long-overdue changes to the state’s overly complex short form. The association has strongly advocated to change this law.
Topic: Dual practice as a lawyer and wealth management provider; conflicts of interest Digest: A lawyer may not simultaneously provide legal services and wealth management services to a client for separate fees. A lawyer may provide wealth management services to non-law clients, subject to Rule 5.7. A lawyer may not refer a law client to … Continued
Good afternoon Members, In her latest video update, Chief Judge DiFiore announced that the courts are moving ahead with the safe and limited resumption of in-person proceedings in the New York City Housing Court. Last Monday, the court introduced its NYSCEF e-filing system to the New York County Housing Court, and by Aug. 10th, will … Continued
Scott M. Karson, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement today regarding the New York State Board of Law Examiners decision to cancel the September bar exam. “In light of the Board of Law Examiners’ decision to cancel the September bar exam, NYSBA will promptly review and make recommendations on … Continued
Lawful and civil protests should be valued as a peaceful and productive questioning of our values and ways. They should be encouraged, not thought of as counter to the soundness of society.