Richard Washington is a solo practitioner in labor and employment law and criminal defense. He entered private practice following a career in the Manhattan District Attorney’s office. He is active in the New York State Bar Association’s Committee on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and the Cannabis Law Section. You are a member of both the … Continued

This article contains the annual review of new legislation amending the Penal Law (PL), Criminal Procedure Law (CPL) and related statutes. The discussion that follows will highlight key provisions of the new laws, and, as such, the reader should review the legislation for specific details. In some instances, where indicated, legislation enacted by both houses … Continued

The New York State Bar Association held a webinar this month to break down the new  law on the possession of firearms, which went passed in July. “New York’s Red Flag & Conceal Carry Law Changes: Practical Overview of Processes/ Proceedings” was sponsored by the NYSBA Criminal Justice Section, Committee on Children and the Law … Continued

The New York State Bar Association presented Innovation Awards to three bar associations at a ceremony Tuesday at the Bar Center in Albany. The Asian American Bar Association of New York tackled the rise in anti-Asian violence in New York. The Asian-American association created a task force on the issue, which recommended advocacy, research, and … Continued

New York State Bar Association President Sherry Levin Wallach joined Acting Chief Judge Anthony Cannataro, Chief Administrative Judge Lawrence Marks, and three of the presiding justices of the appellate divisions for the thirteenth annual Chief Judge’s Public Hearing on Civil Legal Services on Sept. 19. The hearing, held each fall at the Court of Appeals … Continued

New York State Bar Association president Sherry Levin Wallach was honored to address 25 new citizens during a naturalization ceremony Friday Sept. 16 in Dutchess County. With Dutchess County Supreme Court Justice Christi J. Acker presiding, Dutchess County Clerk Brad Kendall gave the oath of citizenship to the new Americans who came from 19 different … Continued

The New York State Bar Insurance program offers members access to insurance solutions specially designed for NY attorneys. NYSBA membership now gives you access to a suite of insurance products and financial solutions to fit the various aspects of your life and career. These insurance benefits are available only to New York State Bar Association … Continued

The New York State Bar Association, the Maurice A. Deane School of Law, and Hofstra’s School of Engineering and Institute of Innovation and Entrepreneurship will host a virtual National Legal Innovation Tournament on Oct. 7. The interdisciplinary tournament will bring together law and computer science students from across the country to compete to design apps … Continued