New York State Bar Association President Urges Patience Because No Voter Should Be Disenfranchised
Counting ballots is democracy in action and the process must be allowed to continue until all eligible votes are counted.
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Statement of NYSBA President Scott M. Karson on the Death of Senator John R. Dunne
“The New York State Bar Association mourns the death of our distinguished member and colleague, Sen. John R. Dunne. Dunne, who passed away on Nov. 1, 2020, was an icon — an admired statesman, respected scholar and a giant in the law and politics. Dunne was a devoted member of our association, receiving its highest … Continued
Statement From NYSBA President Regarding Reports That 545 Parents of Children Separated At U.S. Border Cannot Be Found
New York State Bar Association President Scott M. Karson issued the following statement in response to reports that the parents of 545 migrant children separated at the southern U.S. border between 2017 and 2018 by the Trump administration cannot be located by federal authorities. “It is appalling that in the approximately two years since the … Continued
NYSBA President Scott M. Karson Alarmed By Recent Spate of Attorney Harassment
New York State Bar Association President Scott M. Karson issued the following statement in response to reports that a New York City attorney’s home was vandalized with spray-painted epithets because of the clients he represents. The incident comes after the recent harassment of lawyers at a Brooklyn law firm also due to the clients they … Continued
The Covid Crisis and Nursing Home Reform
The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) is examining why a disproportionate number of residents died from COVID-19 in nursing homes and long-term care facilities across the state. Nearly 6,700 coronavirus deaths occurred in nursing homes in New York State, the most of any state. According to the New York Times, 40% of all coronavirus … Continued
New York State Bar Association President Scott Karson Calls Cuts to Judiciary Budget a Grave Concern
This budget cut is a matter of grave concern to the New York State Bar Association because it will inevitably create hardship for litigants and delay the administration of justice.
NYSBA Task Force on Racial Injustice and Police Reform Holds Second Hearing Today
The New York State Bar Association Task Force on Racial Injustice and Police Reform will hold its second of three public forums from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. today. The second forum focuses on the often circuitous and complex criminal justice process that must be navigated by alleged offenders. The panelists bring a wealth of … Continued
NYSBA President Scott Karson Says President Trump’s New Policy on Diversity and Inclusion is Unconstitutional and Abhorrent
New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) President Scott M. Karson issued the following statement on President Donald Trump’s Sept. 22, 2020 Executive Order barring federal agencies, branches of the armed forces, and federal contractors from conducting diversity and inclusion training.
NYSBA Reiterates Statement Calling on U.S. Senate Not To Rush Supreme Court Confirmation for Politicial Expediency
In light of President Donald Trump’s selection of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to replace Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) is reiterating its statement that the U.S. Senate fully and fairly review her nomination with “due care and deliberation and on a timetable not driven by political considerations.”
NYSBA Urges U.S. Senate Not To Rush Supreme Court Confirmation for Political Expediency
The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) passed a resolution today urging the U.S. Senate to fully and fairly review a nominee to replace the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg “with due care and deliberation and on a timetable not driven by political considerations.”