Author: Caroline

Hank Greenberg: The Oath

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WAMC published President Greenberg’s commentary on the impeachment of President Donald J. Trump. “I solemnly swear that in all things appertaining to the trial of the impeachment of President Donald John Trump, now pending, I will do impartial justice according to the Constitution and laws: So help me God.” This is the oath every member of … Continued

Federal Tax Regs to Watch in 2020

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Law360  referenced NYSBA’s comments on Section 168(k), which provides a 100% deduction for the cost of depreciable business assets that have a recovery period of 20 years or less for the first year the property is placed in service. (may require subscription) Morgan Lewis partner Alexander Reid spoke with Law360 about some key federal tax regulations lawyers … Continued

New state laws to take effect in 2020

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The Observer Review & Express reported on NYSBA’s advocacy for the new discovery reform. The state legislature passed a number of new laws in 2019 that will go into effect in 2020. Many of the key laws are outlined below. Prosecutors across the state will be required to provide all evidence to defendants no later than … Continued

2020 to usher in legal changes

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The Lockport Union-Sun & Journal referenced President Greenberg’s op ed in the Syracuse Post-Standard. (may require subscription) Niagara County District Attorney Caroline Wojtaszek said New York’s soon-to-be implemented discovery reforms are the most transformative legal changes she has seen in her 23 years in law enforcement.

The Pro Cross Country Road Trip Episode

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EPISODE SUMMARY: Albany County Bar Association President Dan Hurteau joins Sarah and Michael for a wide-ranging conversation about his upbringing in an upstate NY town with a population of 200, how cross country road trips with family during his youth led him to become a lawyer and how beneficial pro bono work can be for … Continued

Bail, discovery set to make profound challenges in NY criminal justice

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Newsday quoted Criminal Justice Section Chair Tucker Stanclift on the upcoming changes to discovery and bail reform. (may require subscription) New York State on New Year’s Day will usher in one of the most significant changes to its criminal justice system in recent history: the elimination of cash bail for most misdemeanors and nonviolent crimes.

New York lawsuit over ICE courthouse arrests continues, judge rules

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Hudson Valley 360 mentioned NYSBA’s 2018 resolution asking ICE to classify courthouses as sensitive locations. A motion to dismiss a lawsuit challenging U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s arrest practices has been tossed out by a federal judge. U.S. District Judge Jed Rakoff denied last week the Trump administration’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit brought by state … Continued