Law360 referenced NYSBA’s comments on Section 168(k), which provides a 100% deduction for the cost of depreciable business assets that have a recovery period of 20 years or less for the first year the property is placed in service. (may require subscription) Morgan Lewis partner Alexander Reid spoke with Law360 about some key federal tax regulations lawyers … Continued
The Observer Review & Express reported on NYSBA’s advocacy for the new discovery reform. The state legislature passed a number of new laws in 2019 that will go into effect in 2020. Many of the key laws are outlined below. Prosecutors across the state will be required to provide all evidence to defendants no later than … Continued
The Lockport Union-Sun & Journal referenced President Greenberg’s op ed in the Syracuse Post-Standard. (may require subscription) Niagara County District Attorney Caroline Wojtaszek said New York’s soon-to-be implemented discovery reforms are the most transformative legal changes she has seen in her 23 years in law enforcement.
Newsday quoted Criminal Justice Section Chair Tucker Stanclift on the upcoming changes to discovery and bail reform. (may require subscription) New York State on New Year’s Day will usher in one of the most significant changes to its criminal justice system in recent history: the elimination of cash bail for most misdemeanors and nonviolent crimes.
The New York Law Journal quoted President Greenberg on NYSBA’s legislative priorities for 2020. After a remarkably successful legislative session this year, the New York State Bar Association is seeking to put its weight behind another set of priorities before the Legislature next year, from changing New York’s laws on parole to a major overhaul of the … Continued
Hudson Valley 360 mentioned NYSBA’s 2018 resolution asking ICE to classify courthouses as sensitive locations. A motion to dismiss a lawsuit challenging U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s arrest practices has been tossed out by a federal judge. U.S. District Judge Jed Rakoff denied last week the Trump administration’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit brought by state … Continued
The Daily Gazette (Schenectady) mentioned the NYSBA’s efforts to remove Question 34 on mental health from the bar admission application. What do you do about a legal requirement that promotes discrimination, discourages young people from joining a profession, possibly violates federal law, discourages people from getting necessary treatment, and which has proven to be an ineffective approach … Continued
The Syracuse Post-Standard published President Greenberg’s op ed on the upcoming bail and discovery reforms taking effect on January 1. (may require subscription) The rule of law is the foundation of our nation. It is the simple idea that everyone — from the wealthiest and most powerful to the poorest and most downtrodden — is … Continued
Oswego County News Now published President Greenberg’s statement on the impeachment of President Donald J. Trump. The impeachment of President Donald Trump Wednesday by the House of Representatives marked a historic and rancorous moment in American politics. Below are some local reactions to Congress officially charging Trump with abuse of power and obstruction:
The Global Legal Post published President Greenberg’s statement on the impeachment of President Donald J. Trump. The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) has called on senators to uphold the rule of law by conducting an impartial trial of Donald Trump following the House of Representative’s historic vote to impeach the US president yesterday (18 December). In a … Continued