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

The New York State Bar Association today called for modernizing the state’s voter registration process and allowing New Yorkers to cast ballots a few days before the traditional Election Day. Testifying before the Assembly Committee on Election Law, State Bar President David P. Miranda called voting “one of our most fundamental rights.” “However, the rate … Continued

New York Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman and 10 attorneys were recognized by the New York State Bar Association at a ceremony on Nov. 17 for their contributions to public service. State Bar President David P. Miranda thanked Lippman, who will retire at the end of the year, for his service to the state of New … Continued

New York State Bar Association President David P. Miranda today reached out to the Paris legal community following the recent terrorist attacks in Paris. In a letter to leaders of the Paris Bar (Barreau de Paris), he wrote: “It is with deep sadness and solid resolve that I write to express the New York State … Continued

The people of New York will decide in 2017 whether to hold a constitutional convention to examine if state government needs to be overhauled. In advance of that vote, the New York State Bar Association urges state officials to create a preparatory commission, as they have done in the past. “Parts of the state Constitution … 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 chief judge of the State of New York. The Governor must designate his choice between November 15 and December 1. The nominee then must be confirmed by … Continued

The New York State Bar Association today announced its support for federal legislation that would provide American workers with up to 12 weeks of partial income while on leave for certain health conditions, including pregnancy and childbirth recuperation, and the illness of a child, spouse, parent or other family member. The Family and Medical Insurance … Continued