A comprehensive new report from the Task Force on the Parole System lays out reforms to improve outcomes for individuals on parole transitioning back into society, in part by relaxing and modifying certain conditions to provide broader rights, better access to housing and employment opportunities.
Clients are not stupid. They might be misinformed, but they should be respected for what they know about what they do and what they have done. Keeping this in mind helps lawyers communicate effectively with their clients while also adhering to the Rules of Professional Conduct. Mark Berman of New York (Ganfer Shore Leeds & Zauderer) … Continued
The House passed the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020, a broad reform measure addressing use of force, racial and religious bias and national police standards. The legislation passed the House 236–181. The measure: Bans chokeholds and no-knock warrants Creates a national registry of police misconduct by all federal, state and local law … Continued
NYSBA President-Elect T. Andrew Brown says changing laws is not enough to eradicate centuries-long racial injustice in America, instead we need to change the way people think. “Elimination of bias and inequities really starts when people are young,” said Brown, who thinks black history should be taught in schools. “You have to teach racial tolerance … Continued
Good evening Members, The New York State Unified Court System announced that by tomorrow all courts outside New York City will be in phase three of a return to in-person operations. Yesterday, all courts in New York City began phase two. Courts in the Third Judicial District (Capital District area) and Ninth Judicial District (White … Continued
I don’t have a network. I give help; I don’t ask for it. My talents speak for themselves. Forget these common myths when it comes to networking. “You already have a great network; you just don’t realize it,” said Bruce Blackwell, managing partner of the Career Strategies Group. He discussed the three M’s of networking: … Continued
Attorney well-being is taking on added urgency as New York State Bar Association President Scott M. Karson makes it a focus of his tenure.
Good evening Members, Chief Administrative Judge Lawrence K. Marks has issued a memorandum establishing procedures for addressing residential and commercial foreclosure proceedings. Marks said the procedures, which went into effect today, were “in light of continuing restrictions on the filing and prosecution of foreclosure matters in New York State arising during the course of the … Continued
The New York State Bar Association’s (NYSBA) Committee on Mandated Representation is honoring a criminal defense lawyer, a public defender and two legal service organizations for their dedication to helping low-income New Yorkers gain access to quality legal services. Andrew Kossover, a criminal defense attorney in Ulster County; Deborah Lolai, a public defender at the … Continued
Hon. Marguerite A. Grays has been appointed Administrative Judge for Civil Matters in the Eleventh District effective immediately, as announced by Chief Administrative Judge Lawrence K. Marks in a press release on Tuesday.