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New York State Bar Association President Praises Gov. Hochul’s Selection of Judge Rowan Wilson as Chief Judge and Caitlin Halligan as Associate Judge of the Court of Appeals

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Sherry Levin Wallach, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement about Gov. Kathy Hochul’s selection of Judge Rowan Wilson as chief judge and her announcement that she intends to nominate Caitlin Halligan as associate judge of the Court of Appeals to replace Wilson: “Judge Rowan D. Wilson is brilliant, conscientious, … Continued

New York State Bar Association Wants New Rules for In-Person Notarization Repealed

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The New York State Bar Association is recommending that the new record-keeping rules for in-person notarizations be repealed, arguing they are unworkable and will have a negative impact on attorneys and clients alike. “The record keeping and record retention regulations are superfluous for attorneys,” said Sherry Levin Wallach, president of the New York State Bar … Continued

New Legal Technology Brings Both Promise and Pitfalls

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  Technology has moved us forward, but it’s important not to get left behind. The rise of technology in the legal field provides both opportunities and challenges as systems become both more sophisticated and widespread. That was the topic of the New York State Bar Association’s Continuing Legal Education course on March 21. The CLE … Continued

Commission on Judicial Nomination Seeks Applicants for Chief Judge

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The Commission on Judicial Nomination will be accepting applicants for chief judge until March 7. The clerk of the Court of Appeals informed the commission that there continues to be a vacancy in the position of chief judge given the state Senate’s rejection Wednesday of Presiding Justice Hector LaSalle, Appellate Division, Second Department. The vacancy … Continued

Remote Notarization: What Lawyers and Notaries Need to Know

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The New York State Bar Association has formed a task force to study the state’s new rules on notarization, which are having a significant impact on lawyers handling real estate transactions, wills and trusts and all other legal matters that require signing documents. While the task force members deliberate, the association is doing everything it … Continued

NYSBA President Says Justice Acosta Inspired Attorneys To Reach for the Highest Echelons of the Profession

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Sherry Levin Wallach, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement about the retirement of Presiding Justice Rolando Acosta, Appellate Division, First Department: “Justice Rolando Acosta is a well-respected jurist who gave back to the legal profession in so many ways. He always took the time to mentor young attorneys, share … Continued