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Miranda Warnings Podcast: Dick Lewis Lays Out His Agenda
As the legal profession emerges from the pandemic, Binghamton attorney Richard C. Lewis is launching his ambitious agenda to reshape the New York State Bar Association to better assist lawyers and improve the lives of struggling New Yorkers.Lewis, who has…
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Ethics Opinion 1259: Collaboration between lawyer and paralegal
Topic: Collaboration between lawyer and paralegal Digest: Subject to various Rules regarding fee sharing, referral fees, solicitation, aiding the unauthorized practice of law, and supervision of nonlawyers, a lawyer may enter into a non-exclusive agreement with a paralegal who refers…
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Repeal of Section 470 Passes Legislature, Heads to Governor’s Desk
The state Assembly voted on June 7 to repeal Judiciary Law Section 470, which requires lawyers admitted to practice in New York – but residing in other states – to have a law office in the state. The state Senate…
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Ethics Opinion 1258: Credit card fees as an “expense”
Topic: Credit card fees as an “expense” Digest: A lawyer may pass on a merchant processing fee to clients who pay for legal services by credit card provided that both the amount of the legal fee and the amount of the…
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New York State Bar Association Commends Legislature for Passing Bill Dropping Notary Requirement for Sworn Statements in Civil Cases
At the urging of the New York State Bar Association, the state Legislature passed a bill lifting the burdensome requirement to have sworn documents notarized in a civil court case, bringing New York in conformance with federal requirements. If the…
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Ethics Opinion 1257: Conflicts of Interest; Former District Attorney in Public Defender’s Office
Topic: Conflicts of Interest; Former District Attorney in Public Defender’s Office Digest:A former district attorney may be employed by a public defender’s office in the same county. The former district attorney shall not personally represent a public defender client in…
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Mastering Productivity: Tips, Tools, and Strategies for Legal Professionals
Working long, solitary hours is often viewed as part and parcel of being in the legal profession. However, professionals are increasingly reporting high rates of exhaustion and burnout. Increasing productivity and efficiency in how you spend your time as a…
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Ethics Opinion 1256: Lawyer purchasing claims from clients of his law firm through a company he owns
Topic: Lawyer purchasing claims from clients of his law firm through a company he owns and then prosecuting those claims by retaining the law firm, or by retaining another law firm with which the lawyer has no affiliation. Digest: A…
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New York State Bar Association Recognizes Legal Professionals for Commitment to Mental Health and Recovery
The New York State Bar Association honored former Kings County Supreme Court Justice Sarah “Sallie” Krauss and William “Bill” Keenan for their commitment to the association’s Lawyer Assistance Program, which supports lawyers and legal staff dealing with mental illness and…
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Incoming LGBTQ Law Section Chair Sam Buchbauer Says NYSBA Membership Makes National Impact
Sam Buchbauer is a Trusts and Estates attorney at the Law Offices of David A. Caraway in New York City. He will be the chair of the LGBTQ Law Section starting in June. He graduated from the Syracuse University College…
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