The New York State Bar Association’s Annual Meeting kicked off Tuesday morning with a timely discussion about the ethics of accepting a frivolous lawsuit that quickly focused on President Donald Trump’s election fraud claims and the conduct of his attorney Rudy Giuliani in the 60 cases that were dismissed in courts nationwide. “It does suggest … Continued
Just a half-hour after history was made with Donald Trump becoming the first U.S. president in history to be impeached twice, the New York State Bar Association presented the aptly titled webinar “Impeachment Redux: Impeachment, the 25th Amendment and Criminal Prosecution.” Jerry H. Goldfeder, chair of NYSBA’s Task Force on the Presidential Election and special … Continued
The New York State Legislature has approved a bill that prevents residential evictions, foreclosure proceedings, credit discrimination and negative credit reporting related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo signed the legislation (S.9114/A.11181) late Monday, which places a moratorium on coronavirus-related residential evictions and foreclosure proceedings until May. Called the COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and … Continued
In the wake of the news that Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo signed a New York State Bar Association-advanced bill into law that simplifies and improves the state’s power of attorney form, NYSBA offered a free virtual overview session for members and the media on Dec. 16. Additionally, on Friday, Dec. 18 NYSBA will offer a … Continued
Police Chief Cynthia Harriott-Sullivan is the first woman to serve as chief of the Rochester Police Department in its 200-year history. When it comes to law enforcement in America, Harriott-Sullivan says it has gone “over the cliff.” “Currently we’re in just a very intense situation when it comes to law enforcement around the country,” said … Continued
The New York State Bar Association will create the Ruth Bader Ginsburg Memorial Scholarship Award of $5,000 to be given to a law student in New York. Plans for the scholarship were approved Nov. 6 by NYSBA’s Executive Committee. “A past recipient of the Gold Medal, NYSBA’s highest honor, Justice Ginsburg’s career of service truly … Continued
The New York State Bar Association will present a virtual CLE webinar that looks at all the legal issues surrounding the coronavirus pandemic in New York City, including the perspective of the Mayor’s Office. Entitled “The COVID-19 Crisis and New York City’s Response: Legal Issues,” the event will be at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. … Continued
Last week, New York City lawyer Randy Mastro’s Upper East Side townhouse was reportedly spray painted with graffiti epithets and the door lock was glued shut. According to Mastro, the incident occurred because of the clients he represents, the nonprofit West Side Community Organization, which is litigating to remove a group of homeless people from … Continued
Maritza Ming, an assistant district attorney in the Brooklyn DA’s office, says the relationship between the police and their communities is broken in many areas because people do not feel safe when they see a police officer. “People in all communities should feel safe when they see a police officer and that’s not happening,” said … Continued
Good afternoon Members, During her weekly Monday update, Chief Judge Janet DiFiore said grand jurors began reporting for duty today in New York City’s five boroughs, with 8,000 New Yorkers summoned and 14 grand juries expected to be empaneled city-wide. “And building on the lessons learned throughout this process, plans are already in motion in … Continued