The New York State Bar Association is seeking $5 million in state funding for the creation of a legal services center in Albany to enhance the availability of legal services to low income individuals. “With the state’s surplus, there is now an opportunity to make a one-time investment that could be very meaningful in terms … Continued

New York State Bar Association President Glenn Lau-Kee today issued the following statement: “Justice Eugene M. Fahey has distinguished himself as an appellate jurist. The New York State Bar Association, in 2012, 2013 and twice in 2014, found him to be “well qualified” to serve on the Court of Appeals. “We commend Governor Cuomo for nominating him.” … Continued

New York State Bar Association Glenn Lau-Kee  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 between January 1 and January 15, 2015. The nominee then must be confirmed … Continued

“The proposed Judiciary budget enhances public access to New York’s court system,” New York State Bar Association President Glenn Lau-Kee said today. The Judiciary submitted its spending plan for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2015 to the Legislature and Governor Cuomo on December 1. If approved, the budget would: • Provide $70 million—including an … Continued

“I am pleased that Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman is creating a committee to study possible changes to the way New York tests candidates for admission to bar. “By extending the public comment period until March 1, he provides an opportunity to examine the many issues raised by possible adoption of the Uniform Bar Exam (UBE). … Continued

Lawyers in Japan, Brazil, Germany and elsewhere, when drafting contracts involving complex commercial transactions, often stipulate that the contracts will be governed by New York State law. A new book, New York Contract Law: A Guide for Non-New York Attorneys will help international lawyers—and practitioners in the United States who are not located in New … Continued

Eight attorneys and a paralegal from Binghamton, Utica and the Capital District were honored at an Albany event by the New York State Bar Association for providing free legal services to low-income and vulnerable individuals. They were recognized for “excellence in pro bono service” on October 14 at a kickoff for National Pro Bono week, … Continued

As technology rapidly transforms the how, when and where we consume entertainment, business models and application of copyright law continue to evolve and adapt. The New York State Bar Association and CMJ Music Marathon are offering well-timed guidance on how to navigate the ever-changing landscape. On October 24, the State Bar Association’s Entertainment Arts & … Continued

With blogs, Twitter, Facebook, radio and TV all delivering ”news,“ students today must learn how to decode what sources are credible and fair if they are to become informed citizens. That is the focus of a conference to be held from 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 pm. on Friday, October 10 at the Wang Center, Stony … Continued

The New York State Bar Association today issued a report comparing the diversity of the state’s judges with the diversity of New York’s population. The report, “Judicial Diversity: A Work in Progress,” shows that some districts better reflect the diversity of their geographic areas than others. “New York State has one of the most diverse … Continued