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Women Still Need More Opportunities to Serve as Lead Attorney (Commentary)

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The Daily Record mentioned the Commercial and Federal Litigation Section’s groundbreaking report on equality for women attorneys in the courtroom and ADR. (may require subscription) Although it has been 133 years since Kate Stoneman broke the gender barrier and became the first woman admitted to practice law in New York State, a woman’s voice in … Continued

Former securities litigator honored for pro bono work in Brooklyn

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The Brooklyn Daily Eagle reported that Jonathan Plasse received the President’s Pro Bono Service Award for the 2nd Judicial District. An attorney doing pro bono work helping families in foreclosure out of the Brooklyn Supreme Court was recognized last week by the New York State Bar Association as part of its annual Law Day tradition … Continued

Admirers and Adversaries Recall the ’24/7′ DA Richard Brown

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The New York Law Journal quoted Immediate Past President Miller on the passing of Queens District Attorney Richard Brown. (may require subscription) His tenure began in 1991, amid a record crime wave, and ended May 4, leaving behind a legacy intertwined forever with New York City becoming the safest big city in America.

David McCraw | Truth in Our Times, Donald Trump and the Media

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EPISODE SUMMARY: David McCraw, Deputy General Counsel for the New York Times and author of Truth in Our Times, discusses his Op-Ed that went ‘viral,’ the symbiotic relationship that exists between President Trump and ‘The Media’ and the one story he regrets not approving to be printed. He also discusses how the New York Times … Continued

NY AG James, Bar Association President Target Trump in Law Day Remarks

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The New York Law Journal quoted Immediate Past President Miller and his remarks at the Law Day Celebration at the Court of Appeals. (may require subscription) The theme of this year’s event, which is held annually, centered on the importance of a free press and independent judiciary, which translated through James and Miller as an opportunity … Continued

Capital Region lawyers honored for pro bono work

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The Troy Record quoted Immediate Past President Miller on the President’s Pro Bono Service Awards. (may require subscription) The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) continued its 30-year tradition of honoring lawyers, law firms, a law student and a civil justice group that have provided extraordinary pro bono service to those in need at a … Continued

AG Letitia James Calls on Courts to Protect Journalists

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The Albany Times Union quoted Immediate Past President Miller on the term “enemy of the people.” (may require subscription) State Attorney General Letitia James called on the judicial system to protect journalists, citing “rhetoric coming from the federal government.” “I reject the characterization that the media is the enemy of the people,” James said at … Continued

Why Lawyers Should Take the Windows 7 End-of-Support Seriously

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As IT consultants for attorneys, we are all for making your technology purchases last. Windows 7, unfortunately, can’t be one of them. As of January 2020, Windows 7 will no longer receive security patches. If you are still running it next year, you will be actively posing a risk to your clients’ data. In 2017, … Continued