John R. Dunne was chair of the New York State Senate Committee on Crime and Correction when the uprising at the Attica Correctional Facility began on Sept. 9, 1971. On Sept. 10, 1,000 inmates took control of the prison. The inmates barricaded themselves in Cellblock D, holding about 40 hostages. They posted a list of … Continued

The New York State Bar Association’s Committee on Professional Ethics was formed on June 1, 1952 to “answer inquiries as to whether conduct of a member of the legal profession complies with the applicable New York rules of legal or judicial ethics” and then issue ethics opinions if it believes such guidance would benefit the … Continued

The New York State Bar Association’s House of Delegates (HOD) is expected to vote on reports and recommendations regarding mental health and attorney advertising, and whether to change NYSBA’s bylaws to create a membership tier for paralegals. The quarterly meeting will take place on Saturday, Nov. 2, at the Bar Center in Albany. MENTAL HEALTH … Continued

State Bar News recently spoke with five attorneys from rural areas about the journeys that brought them to small-town New York and the challenges their practices face. Judith Pareira Judy Pareira had been a pediatric endocrinology nurse in Manhattan for 20 years when she decided to go to law school. “I went to St. John’s University … Continued

The single most important document that defines the attorney-client relationship is the retainer agreement or engagement letter. Regardless of the type of matter, the value of the deal or anticipated award, having a written engagement agreement or retainer letter is a smart move, even if it is not required. A written engagement agreement can protect … Continued

Everyone says money talks, but what does the sum of $500,000 really say? According to actress Lori Loughlin, it represents a substantial college donation, yet many legal experts, attorneys, and concerned citizens around the world believe it is nothing short of a corrupt bribe. In March 2019, Lori Loughlin, along with over 30 other parents, … Continued

The New York State Bar Association’s Task Force on the New York Bar Examination will hold four public hearings across the state this fall, as they continue to review New York’s adoption of the Uniform Bar Exam (UBE). The task force, jointly created by President Hank Greenberg and immediate past NYSBA President Michael Miller, was … Continued

As an integral part of Chief Judge Janet DiFiore’s Excellence Initiative, the Office of Court Administration has begun outfitting Supreme Court, New York County courtrooms at 60 Centre Street with state-of-the-art technology. The purpose of this technology is to increase litigation efficiency, expand public participation in the courtroom, and match courtroom capabilities with the everyday … Continued

PASSWORD PROTECTION ❑ Consider dual factor authentication ❑ Use complex passphrase with numbers, symbols and/or upper- and lower-case letters ❑ Never provide your password when requested by email or through a site. Contact the requester by phone and try to independently verify the legitimacy of the request ❑ Use a password generator and manager PRIVACY … Continued