The Daily Gazette (Schenectady) mentioned the NYSBA’s efforts to remove Question 34 on mental health from the bar admission application. What do you do about a legal requirement that promotes discrimination, discourages young people from joining a profession, possibly violates federal law, discourages people from getting necessary treatment, and which has proven to be an ineffective approach … Continued
The Syracuse Post-Standard published President Greenberg’s op ed on the upcoming bail and discovery reforms taking effect on January 1. (may require subscription) The rule of law is the foundation of our nation. It is the simple idea that everyone — from the wealthiest and most powerful to the poorest and most downtrodden — is … Continued
Oswego County News Now published President Greenberg’s statement on the impeachment of President Donald J. Trump. The impeachment of President Donald Trump Wednesday by the House of Representatives marked a historic and rancorous moment in American politics. Below are some local reactions to Congress officially charging Trump with abuse of power and obstruction:
The Global Legal Post published President Greenberg’s statement on the impeachment of President Donald J. Trump. The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) has called on senators to uphold the rule of law by conducting an impartial trial of Donald Trump following the House of Representative’s historic vote to impeach the US president yesterday (18 December). In a … Continued
EPISODE SUMMARY: Louise Carron, Executive Director at the Center for Art Law joins Sarah and Michael to discuss her truly unique path to the law, the work being done at the Center for Art Law and fascinating discussion about ‘street art.’ Carron, a native Parisian, talks about some of her favorite exhibits in the Louvre … Continued
The Brooklyn Daily Eagle quoted President Greenberg on the upcoming Presidential Summit. The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) will hold its weeklong 143rd annual meeting in Manhattan next month, and when it does it will host a special summit to examine the rise of white nationalism and domestic terrorism in the United States in … Continued
The Albany Times Union quoted Family Law Section Chair Eric Tepper on friends and family officiating weddings in New York. (may require subscription) Whether you’re a die-hard “Friends” fan or a casual consumer of the hit TV show, there is no denying how sweet it was when Joey officiated not one but two of his … Continued
The Albany Times Union quoted President Greenberg on NYSBA’s plan to create the Virtual Bar Center. (may require subscription) For generations of attorneys, joining a bar association was just something a lawyer did. That changed when the Internet and social media provided new avenues for lawyers to network. Fewer attorneys joined bar associations, which was evidenced … Continued
The New York Law Journal quoted President Greenberg on the upcoming Presidential Summit panel. (may require subscription) The New York State Bar Association is bringing in former U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson; the mayor of Dayton, Ohio; one of the country’s leading civil rights attorneys; and others to discuss the legal side of … Continued
The Riverdale Press mentioned the Working Group on Attorney Mental Health’s recent report. Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz has joined forces with state Sen. Brad Hoylman to correct some of the questions the state asks to new attorneys looking to practice law in New York when it comes to gender and mental health. A report released last August … Continued