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Scheindlin Award and Kaye Scholarships Granted to Distinguished Female Role Model, Young Attorneys
Lauren Moskowitz received the Hon. Shira A. Scheindlin Award for Excellence in the Courtroom. A mentor and role model whose leadership has inspired a generation of female attorneys was recently honored by the New York State Bar Association for her…
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Annual Review of New Criminal Justice Legislation
This article reviews new legislation amending the Penal Law, Criminal Procedure Law and related statues. The discussion that follows will highlight key provisions of the new laws, which the reader should review for specific details. Where indicated, legislation enacted by…
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New York State Bar Association Honors Lawyer Wellness Pioneer with its Ray of Hope Award
The New York State Bar Association honored Eileen Travis with its Ray of Hope Award for her extensive work helping lawyers overcome substance use and mental health issues. She is the founder and executive director of the New York City…
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New York Attorneys Will Have To Report Disciplinary Actions in Other States to the Office of Court Administration
New York admitted attorneys completing their biennial registration on Dec. 1 or later will be required to provide to the state Office of Court Administration a list of all jurisdictions in which they are admitted to practice law and any…
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The Impact of the Affordable Care Act on Unrealized Future Benefits and Collateral Source Offsets
A recent decision by the Appellate Division of New York on the question of collateral sources of medical expenses highlights some issues that have arisen in the wake of the Affordable Care Act. One issue is the subsequent policy of…
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New York State Bar Association Confers Howard A. Levine Award on Judge, Lawyer for Efforts To Reform Family Court
The New York State Bar Association is honoring Judge Anne-Marie Jolly and attorney Judith Gerber for their work to reform the Family Court and juvenile justice system. Judge Jolly, the administrative judge of the New York City Family Courts, and…
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International Human Rights Experts To Discuss Justice for Wartime Sexual Violence Victims at the 2025 Presidential Summit
Wartime sexual violence and human trafficking bring tremendous anguish to victims, but laws are rarely enforced, and perpetrators are rarely punished. The New York State Bar Association will amplify efforts to support survivors and pursue justice for victims in its…
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New York State Bar Association Advocates for Increased Civics Education Funding
The New York State Bar Association is urging that schools be given more money to teach civics and is encouraging lawyers to lend their expertise. The association’s governing body, the House of Delegates, adopted the recommendations of the 2024 Civics…
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New York State Bar Association House of Delegates Remembers Maryann Saccomando Freedman
At NYSBA’s House of Delegates meeting on Nov. 2, the members took a moment to reflect on the tremendous impact Maryann Saccomando Freedman, the first female president of the New York State Bar Association, had on the New York legal…
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New York State Bar Association Honors New York City Attorney for her Commitment to Needy Families
New York City attorney Amanda Lyons has been named the winner of the Root Stimson Award for her commitment to children and families in need. Lyons is exceptional in both her professional and personal life. She rose quickly through the…
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