New York State Bar Association Applauds Passage of ‘Less is More’ Act
Today’s vote moves New York one step closer to dismantling the systemic discrimination inherent in our current criminal justice system.
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New York State Bar Association President T. Andrew Brown Mourns Death of Chief Judge Robert Katzmann
Chief Judge Robert Katzmann was known for his brilliant legal mind, dedication to the rule of law and devotion to the next generation.
New York State Bar Association President Andrew Brown Calls on State Legislature To Pass Less is More Act Prior to Session’s End
New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) President T. Andrew Brown today issued an emphatic call for state lawmakers to pass the Less is More Act, a crucial piece of reform legislation that would end reincarceration for individuals alleged to have committed technical parole violations: “The current parole system is the single largest factor in mass … Continued
T. Andrew Brown Becomes President of the New York State Bar Association
Andrew Brown of Rochester has become the 124th president of the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA).
Jeh Johnson to Deliver Keynote at Advocating for the Rule of Law Seminar
The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) and the New York Bar Foundation are bringing together thought-leaders, judges and scholars to discuss how the U.S. Constitution is being undermined. The goal of the NYSBA CLE program on Thursday, June 3, is to empower all citizens to become better advocates for democracy. The webinar will focus … Continued
State Bar Association Provides Pro Bono Attorneys To Help Injured Workers With Workers’ Compensation Medical-Only Claims
Injured workers will now be able to obtain medical treatment more easily through the assistance of pro bono attorneys.
Legal Experts to Discuss Social Equity Aspects of New York’s Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act
The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) will examine how the new law legalizing cannabis for adult recreational use, which includes expunging past criminal records, will benefit people and communities that were disproportionately harmed by cannabis prohibition during a webinar on Tuesday, April 20, from 1 p.m. to 4:20 p.m. The seminar will focus on … Continued
New York State Bar Association President Applauds Decision To Allow Judges Past Retirement Age To Reapply For Jobs
It is indeed welcome news that New York State Supreme Court justices who are past the age of 70 will once again be allowed to apply to continue as judges.
Experts on Legalization of Marijuana in New York Will Speak at New York State Bar Association Event April 12
Legislators and state officials who played a key role in the passage of a bill that legalizes cannabis for adult use in New York will provide insights into how the new law will work at a New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) panel discussion on April 12. Axel Bernabe, assistant counsel to Gov. Andrew M. … Continued
Inside The Trump Impeachment As It Unfolded With Stacey Plaskett
In an upcoming New York State Bar Association webinar, Rep. Stacey Plaskett, a leading prosecutor in the impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump, will provide exclusive behind-the-scenes details of how she and fellow House managers made their case before the U.S. Senate and a worldwide TV audience.