The power of attorney bill approved by the state Legislature provides long-overdue changes to the state’s overly complex short form. The association has strongly advocated to change this law.
Good afternoon Members, In her latest video update, Chief Judge DiFiore announced that the courts are moving ahead with the safe and limited resumption of in-person proceedings in the New York City Housing Court. Last Monday, the court introduced its NYSCEF e-filing system to the New York County Housing Court, and by Aug. 10th, will … Continued
As Congress returns today to Washington, D.C., the New York State Bar Association is urging lawmakers to expand coronavirus relief to student borrowers, rural residents who lack access to broadband and nonprofits. NYSBA president Scott M. Karson called upon the New York Congressional delegation to extend the moratorium on student loan payments, expand relief to … Continued
Scott M. Karson, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement today regarding the death of John Lewis. “The death of John Lewis, a luminary in the Civil Rights movement, is a terrible loss for our nation. I had the privilege of hearing him speak at the 1963 March on Washington, … Continued
Scott M. Karson, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement today regarding the New York State Board of Law Examiners decision to cancel the September bar exam. “In light of the Board of Law Examiners’ decision to cancel the September bar exam, NYSBA will promptly review and make recommendations on … Continued
“In light of the Board of Law Examiners’ decision to cancel the September bar exam, NYSBA will promptly review and make recommendations on how best to proceed. The class of 2020 has been dealt a difficult hand and many graduates are experiencing stress and strain over the uncertainty surrounding the bar exam, a grim job market, and staggering student debt.”
Lawful and civil protests should be valued as a peaceful and productive questioning of our values and ways. They should be encouraged, not thought of as counter to the soundness of society.
As a solo practitioner, Leona Krasner said there’s an adage that the practice of law is 1/3 of the time is spent finding clients, another 1/3 of the time is spent doing the work and the last 1/3 is chasing to get paid.
We are now at an inflection point in American history. We appear ready for a paradigm shift that will address our nation’s original sins of slavery and subjugation. We are well beyond a teachable moment. Now is the time for action.
The most important thing you can do when connecting with people is to be curious.