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Courts Safely Navigating the Omicron Surge
Although too soon to make predictions, DiFiore noted that the number of judges and staff testing positive for COVID-19 has been trending downward over the last few days, particularly in New York City and downstate regions of the state.
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New York State Bar Association Calls for Rational Discourse in the Spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., set the example for civility and rational discourse. He taught us that injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere
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New York State Bar Association Votes To Protect Voting Rights
The New York State Bar Association voted today to support federal legislation to prevent discriminatory voting practices and ensure that Americans have access to the ballot.
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White Plains Attorney Receives State Bar Association’s Kay Crawford Murray Memorial Award
Katherin M. Crossling of White Plains, a partner at Heidell, Pittoni, Murphy & Bach, will receive the Kay Crawford Murray Memorial Award from the Women in Law Section as part of the New York State Bar Association’s Annual Meeting on…
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How New York Lawyers Can Help Curb Human Trafficking
New York lawyers can help curb human trafficking in the state’s labor market by tapping into a wide range of existing laws and social services meant to help trafficking victims take back their lives.
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Former Hong Kong Legislator to Receive Award For Distinction in International Law
Dennis W.H. Kwok will receive the New York State Bar Association International Section’s Award for Distinction in International Law and Affairs for his eight years of work as a pro-democracy legislator representing the legal profession in Hong Kong’s Legislative Council.
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School Board Survival: Navigating Turbulent and Contentious Public Meetings
Concerns over infection rates, remote learning and mask mandates are some of the issues taking center stage at school board meetings both in New York State and across the country.
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New York State Attorney General Letitia James To Give Keynote Address at Presidential Summit
The Presidential Summit, the marquee event of the New York State Bar Association’s 2022 Annual Meeting, will focus on two critical social justice and civil rights issues with which society continues to grapple: a reevaluation of the #MeToo Movement and…
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New York State Bar Association To Discuss Impact of COVID-19 on Human Trafficking
To commemorate January as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, NYSBA is holding a CLE Program on Thursday, January 13, 2022 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on “The Impact of COVID-19 On Human Trafficking In The Labor Market.
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Legal Issues Surrounding COVID-19, Cryptocurrency, and Criminal Justice Reform Highlight Virtual Annual Meeting Jan 18. to 28
The New York State Bar Association’s 145th Annual Meeting will feature a wide range of legal issues including an assessment of the #MeToo movement, transgender rights, the coronavirus pandemic, cannabis, cryptocurrency, criminal justice reform, and more.
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