Law360 quoted President Greenberg on the Committee on Cannabis Law’s upcoming report of the potential legalization of adult recreational marijuana. (may require subscription) NYSBA’s Committee on Cannabis Law will consider issues such as appropriate tax structures, opt-out provisions for local governments, and medical marijuana and environmental considerations, according to a press release from the association.
The Albany Times Union quoted Criminal Justice Section Chair Robert J. Masters on the upcoming changes to New York’s criminal justice system on Jan. 1. (may require subscription) And those changes – bail reform and new requirements for the discovery and speedy trial processes – won’t be small. They will impact judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, … Continued
Legaltech News reported on Day 2 of the Tech Summit and its panels on autonomous vehicles, biometrics and blockchain. (may require subscription) A session at the New York State Bar Association’s 2019 Tech Summit explored some recent tech advancements that are tripping up courts—and giving e-discovery a heavy dose of anxiety.
The Daily Record reported that the Committee on Cannabis Law will study potential legalization of adult recreational marijuana in the state and issue a report on possible impacts. (may require subscription) The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) Committee on Cannabis Law will study potential legalization of adult recreational marijuana in the state and issue a … Continued
Automotive News quoted President Greenberg on the Task Force on Autonomous Vehicles. (may require subscription) In the New York City borough of Brooklyn, an experiment is underway that’s rare in the Big Apple: More than 7,000 people in the last month have been riding in autonomous shuttles operated by a Boston startup called Optimus Ride. … Continued
Spectrum News/NY1 interviewed President Greenberg about NYSBA’s new immigration book, Is America Fulfilling Its Promise? Safeguarding the Legal Protections of Immigrants. The Trump Administration’s focus on immigration enforcement has made the court system a battleground. Errol Louis spoke with Hank Greenberg from the New York State Bar Association about a vital new resource available for attorneys, policy-makers … Continued
Legaltech News reported on NYSBA’s Tech Summit and key takeaways. (may require subscription) Hackers’ Black Friday sales, the truth about smart speaker evidence, and how the phone is your best cybersecurity asset: Here’s a wrap-up of the best insights from the first day of the New York State Bar Association 2019 Tech Summit.
Above the Law mentioned NYSBA”s partnership with Syracuse University College of Law on technology and the law classes. I’m teaching a class at Syracuse University Law School this week as part of a partnership between the law school and the New York State Bar Association. My colleague, Kevin Ryan, the Executive Director of the Monroe County Bar Association, … Continued
WAMC Northeast Public Radio interviewed President Greenberg about rural justice and diversity. (Aired 9/18 @ 3 p.m. & 9/20/19 @ 5:30 a.m.) WAMC’s Alan Chartock speaks with Hank Greenberg, President of the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA).
The New York Law Journal reported on President Greenberg’s Task Force on Autonomous Vehicles and its livestreamed meetings. (may require subscription) Before autonomous vehicles are given the green light in New York, an unprecedented task force convened by the State Bar Association will likely make recommendations on how liability should be determined in the event … Continued