The American Bar Association adopted a new policy spearheaded by the New York State Bar Association on the use of gender inclusive language in all court matters across the country. The resolution passed by a wide margin at the ABA meeting today in New Orleans. The policy, called a bench card, provides information and guidance … Continued
Implicit Bias. It’s an issue we discuss often, but what does it mean in the context of choosing a jury? The Criminal Justice Section held a panel during Annual Meeting to discuss how implicit bias should be handled during voir dire. With recent changes to jury instructions including a mandatory video presented to prospective jurors, … Continued
In 2011, Congress enacted the Leah-Smith American Invents Act, which created proceedings called inter partes review permitting reexamination of already issued patents based on novelty and obviousness.[1] The proceedings are conducted by the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, an executive adjudicatory body that is part of the Patent and Trademark Office. In Arthrex v. Smith … Continued
“An astute lawyer approaches trial preparation strategically and meticulously, leaving nothing to chance.” – Louis Nizer, New York City trial lawyer Back in the day, a young associate came to me after losing a case at trial and asked how she could improve her cross-examination. She went on to state: I followed every rule of cross-examination: … Continued
The Judicial Section of the New York State Bar Association honored four judges including the Presiding Justice of the Appellate Division, Second Department, Hector LaSalle, during Annual Meeting. “The judiciary is the cornerstone of our justice system,” said Sherry Levin Wallach, president of the New York State Bar Association. “The hard work and dedication of … Continued
The International Section of the New York State Bar Association bestowed its highest honor, the Distinction in International Law Award, to the co-chair of its chapter in Ukraine, Anna Ogrenchuk, during a virtual program as part of the association’s Annual Meeting. “At a time of personal struggle and her homeland under attack, Anna Ogrenchuk is … Continued
Richard Donoghue, the former acting U.S. deputy attorney general who defied orders to press false claims of federal election fraud, accepted the Outstanding Prosecutor award given by the New York State Bar Association’s Criminal Justice Section Saturday, Jan. 21, during the association’s Annual Meeting. The Suffolk County sheriff and two New York City defense attorneys … Continued
The New York State Bar Association is urging the state to establish a commission to study the harm done by slavery and consider possible remedies. The House of Delegates approved this recommendations and 12 others at the association’s Annual Meeting in New York City. The recommendations were contained in a 105-page report written by the association’s … Continued
Sherry Levin Wallach touched on a number of issues and updates in her report to the NYSBA House of Delegates on Friday Jan. 20th. From membership growth to the protection of constitutional rights and the rule of law, the New York State Bar Association is poised for an exciting and impactful year ahead, she said. … Continued
The New York State Bar Association is proposing that New York State amend the Constitution to establish a procedure to ensure that a governor is fit to serve and establish a mechanism for succession. The House of Delegates, the association’s governing body, approved a report urging the government to amend the Constitution to ensure an … Continued