New York State Bar Association President David P. Miranda commends Governor Cuomo for calling for a preparatory commission to develop a blueprint for a possible constitutional convention. “By proposing for a preparatory commission, Governor Cuomo recognizes the importance of the 2017 vote in shaping the future direction of the state,” he said. “We thank him … Continued

Two concepts, both revolutionary to society in their times—social media and the New York State Constitution—are the focus of the New York State Bar Association’s Presidential Summit on January 27 in New York City. The Presidential Summit will be held Wednesday, January 27, from 2—5 p.m. at the New York Hilton Midtown in Manhattan. It is the centerpiece of … Continued

The New York State Bar Association’s 139th Annual Meeting in New York City will feature discussions on social media, legal ethics, the New York State Constitution, music rights management, crowdfunding, data protection and electronic surveillance in the workplace, human trafficking, mediation and arbitration, manipulation in the financial services industry and other current legal topics. More … Continued

The New York State Bar Association is saddened by the passing of former New York State Chief Judge Judith S. Kaye. “Chief Judge Kaye saw the Judiciary, in her own words, as ‘the guardian for the nation’s fundamental ideals.’ It is a vision that she honored every day during her 25 years on the bench,” … Continued

New York State Bar Association President David P. Miranda has sent a letter to Governor Andrew Cuomo with the Association’s ratings for the seven candidates under consideration for associate judge of the New York State Court of Appeals. The Governor must designate his choice by January 21, 2016. The nominee then must be confirmed by … Continued

Earlier this year, the Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman’s Commission on Statewide Attorney Discipline (“Commission”) initiated a review of the State’s attorney-disciplinary system and recommended promulgation of rules to enhance the system’s efficiency and effectiveness.  In July, New York State Bar Association President David P. Miranda presented testimony before the Commission on the issue of discovery … Continued

The New York State Bar Association today announced its state and federal legislative priorities for 2016. State priorities include ensuring adequate funding for the courts, access to justice for the poor, reducing wrongful convictions, raising the age of criminal responsibility and modernizing the state Election Law. Federal priorities include ensuring adequate funding for the federal … Continued

The New York State Bar Association today expressed its disappointment that Congress has not included in the omnibus budget legislation language to repeal the Dickey Amendment. The amendment blocks the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) from collecting data on the use of guns. “The Association believes that it is essential that there be nonpartisan, … Continued

New York State Bar Association President David P. Miranda of Albany (Heslin Rothenberg Farley & Mesiti) today issued the following statement in response to the Court of Appeals order regarding the temporary practice of law in New York: “The new rule addresses some of the practical concerns attorneys face when handling matters that cross state … Continued

New York State Bar Association President David P. Miranda today issued the following statement: “We commend Governor Andrew Cuomo for nominating Janet DiFiore as chief judge of the State of New York. She brings to the court valuable insight and experience as a former district attorney, state Supreme Court justice and Westchester County judge. “She … Continued