New York State trial lawyers are taking a break from the courtroom to honor Chief Administrative Judge Joseph Zayas for being a “guardian of the law.” They are also recognizing two Supreme Court justices. The chief administrative judge will receive the Betty Friedlander Award for Trial Excellence on Jan. 16 during the New York State … Continued
Lauren Moskowitz received the Hon. Shira A. Scheindlin Award for Excellence in the Courtroom. A mentor and role model whose leadership has inspired a generation of female attorneys was recently honored by the New York State Bar Association for her distinguished work as a litigator. Lauren Moskowitz, partner at Cravath, Swaine & Moore, received the … Continued
This article reviews new legislation amending the Penal Law, Criminal Procedure Law and related statutes. The discussion that follows will highlight key provisions of the new laws, which the reader should review for specific details. Where indicated, legislation enacted by both houses is awaiting the governor’s signature; the reader should check to determine whether the … Continued
The New York State Bar Association honored Eileen Travis with its Ray of Hope Award for her extensive work helping lawyers overcome substance use and mental health issues. She is the founder and executive director of the New York City Bar Association’s Lawyer Assistance Program, which provides free, confidential help to thousands in the legal … Continued
New York admitted attorneys completing their biennial registration on Dec. 1 or later will be required to provide to the state Office of Court Administration a list of all jurisdictions in which they are admitted to practice law and any disciplinary actions taken. Chief Administrative Judge Joseph Zayas announced on Tuesday that he had signed … Continued
A recent decision by the Appellate Division of New York on the question of collateral sources of medical expenses highlights some issues that have arisen in the wake of the Affordable Care Act. One issue is the subsequent policy of not enforcing the original rule of requiring everyone to be enrolled in a health insurance … Continued
The New York State Bar Association is honoring Judge Anne-Marie Jolly and attorney Judith Gerber for their work to reform the Family Court and juvenile justice system. Judge Jolly, the administrative judge of the New York City Family Courts, and Gerber, the Buffalo chief legal aid attorney, will receive the Howard A. Levine Award for … Continued
Wartime sexual violence and human trafficking bring tremendous anguish to victims, but laws are rarely enforced, and perpetrators are rarely punished. The New York State Bar Association will amplify efforts to support survivors and pursue justice for victims in its upcoming Presidential Summit. “Human traffickers often take their victims across borders, making it difficult to … Continued
The New York State Bar Association is urging that schools be given more money to teach civics and is encouraging lawyers to lend their expertise. The association’s governing body, the House of Delegates, adopted the recommendations of the 2024 Civics Convocation Task Force on Saturday. “Legal professionals have an important role to play in addressing … Continued
At NYSBA’s House of Delegates meeting on Nov. 2, the members took a moment to reflect on the tremendous impact Maryann Saccomando Freedman, the first female president of the New York State Bar Association, had on the New York legal community and the bar association. President-Elect Kathleen Sweet eulogized her and introduced a nine-minute tribute … Continued