The single most important document that defines the attorney-client relationship is the retainer agreement or engagement letter. Regardless of the type of matter, the value of the deal or anticipated award, having a written engagement agreement or retainer letter is a smart move, even if it is not required. A written engagement agreement can protect … Continued
Everyone says money talks, but what does the sum of $500,000 really say? According to actress Lori Loughlin, it represents a substantial college donation, yet many legal experts, attorneys, and concerned citizens around the world believe it is nothing short of a corrupt bribe. In March 2019, Lori Loughlin, along with over 30 other parents, … Continued
The New York Law Journal reported on President Greenberg’s statement about attorney discipline in New York State. (may require subscription) Legal authority for attorney discipline, NYSBA President Hank Greenberg said, rests solely with grievance committees, which are appointed by the appellate divisions of the state Supreme Court.
The Daily Record quoted President Greenberg on NYSBA’s support for Chief Judge DiFiore’s efforts to reorganize and modernize New York’s Byzantine court system. (may require subscription) New York State Chief Judge Janet DiFiore has proposed a major reorganization of the state court system that would replace a complex system of 11 separate trial courts with … Continued
The New York Law Journal reported on NYSBA’s longterm support for reforming the state’s trial courts. (may require subscription) State court officials have been waiting for the Legislature to take a hard look at the state’s trial courts for decades, since former Chief Judge Judith Kaye breathed new life into the idea during her tenure.
The New York State Bar Association’s Task Force on the New York Bar Examination will hold four public hearings across the state this fall, as they continue to review New York’s adoption of the Uniform Bar Exam (UBE). The task force, jointly created by President Hank Greenberg and immediate past NYSBA President Michael Miller, was … Continued
EPISODE SUMMARY: Paul Grondahl, director of the New York State Writers Institute joins David to talk about his book, Mayor Corning: Albany Icon, Albany Enigma, the history of the democratic machine in Albany and preview the Fall 2019 events at the New York Writers Institute. Grondahl details the numerous interviews he did while reporting on … Continued
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President Greenberg appeared on the Capitol Pressroom to discuss our new immigration book, “Is America Fulfilling Its Promise? Safeguarding the Legal Protections of Immigrants.” We broke down the news of the week that was with reporters who cover the news and politics in the State Capitol including Dan Clark of the New York Law Journal and Keshia … Continued
Bloomberg Law quoted President Greenberg on Chief Judge DiFiore’s proposal to simplify the court system. (may require subscription) New York state judicial leaders have a number of hurdles to overcome as they look to consolidate one of the largest and most complicated court systems in the nation. Chief Judge Janet DiFiore proposed a plan that would simplify … Continued