Good evening Members, The Commission to Reimagine the Future of New York’s Courts today announced recommendations for expanding the use of e-filing and proposals for enhancing remote court operations amid the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. The announcement comes as the commission released two reports today. Chief Judge Janet DiFiore appointed the commission to examine regulatory, … Continued
New York State Bar Association and Bond, Schoeneck & King Labor and Employment, Employee Benefits Group announce the release of New York Employment Law: The Essential Guide The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) has created a new comprehensive guide on employment law in New York with answers to more than 450 frequently asked questions … Continued
The New York State Bar Association recommends that the New York Civil and Criminal Courts adopt the equivalent of the Federal Rule of Evidence Rule 502. If enacted, this would establish a uniform set of standards and minimize or eliminate costly and time-consuming disputes about the waiver of attorney-client and work product protection. This was … Continued
Good evening Members, During her weekly coronavirus update today, Chief Judge Janet DiFiore announced a broad set of amendments to the Uniform Civil Rules for the Supreme Court and the County Court designed to make case management and pretrial litigation more efficient and cost-effective for lawyers and litigants in the civil courts. A number of … Continued
As we begin the month of February, America observes Black History Month – a designation made by every U.S. president since Gerald Ford in 1976. During this time, we acknowledge and celebrate the contributions that African Americans have made to American history and their struggles for freedom and equality, and seek to deepen our understanding … Continued
President Scott M. Karson shared the following information today about NYSBA operations and the Bar Center in Albany.
During a wide-ranging recent interview, Judge Stein candidly discussed her path to the judiciary, life before the bench, roads not taken, the profound influences of her parents and paternal grandfather, the impact of her career on her personal life, and her decision to resign from the high court.
First, recognize that no firm is perfect, and there will always be room for improvement. Second, be open to change.
During its House of Delegates meeting today, the New York State Bar Association adopted a resolution urging Congress to establish an independent immigration court system that protects immigration adjudication from political pressure. Currently, the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), comprised of immigration courts and the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), is housed within the … Continued
The House of Delegates, the governing body of the New York State Bar Association, elected a new slate of officers at its 144th annual meeting in New York City on January 30. The new leadership is as follows: Current president-elect T. Andrew Brown of Rochester will commence the one-year term of his presidency on June … Continued