The New York State Bar Association’s Executive Committee voted Tuesday to approve a resolution declaring that all citizens of the United States including residents of the U.S. Territories be treated equally and afforded the same rights.
Managing your time, your workload and increasing productivity are goals for most leaders in a workplace. Paul Unger, attorney and founder of Affinity Consulting Group, says the first step is to acknowledge the type of interruptions in your workday. Most Americans deal with an interruption every five minutes at work. Attorneys tend to be interrupted … Continued
The New York State Bar Association is mourning the passing of former Associate Judge of the New York State Court of Appeals Judge Richard Simons.
The New York State Bar Association is urging the United Nations to establish a war crimes tribunal to investigate the invasion of Ukraine. “During our nearly 150-year history, the New York State Bar Association has been a champion of the rule of law and human rights. We must establish a tribunal to make certain that … Continued
If you’re careful, structured legal fees can allow tax-free compounding, defer taxes and help build a solid financial plan. There are estate planning advantages, too.
Neither the United States Supreme Court nor the New York Court of Appeals has ever ruled that deception of a suspect undergoing a custodial interrogation to which Miranda applies is permitted.
A New York State Bar Association task force will review the laws and court decisions that have led to second-class citizenship and unequal treatment for American citizens who live in the U.S. territories and make recommendations to create equality.
When separating from military service, the discharge form that all service members receive called the DD214 is an important document affecting everything from employment to veterans’ benefits. The NYSBA Committee on Veterans held a workshop on how attorneys can help clients correct errors and petition military review boards to change or correct a discharge status. … Continued
What is New York State doing to protect the reproductive healthcare rights of New Yorkers and patients from other states? Do our laws protect healthcare providers? What resources are available?
In a letter to colleagues today, Chief Judge Janet DiFiore announced she is stepping down as the Chief Judge of the State of New York on August 31.