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There is a growing trend of more college and university administrations being led by attorneys. It’s the subject of a new book by Touro Law professor Patricia Salkin, May It Please the Campus: Lawyers Leading Higher Education. She discussed her book and its research with NYSBA General Counsel and host of the Miranda Warnings podcast … Continued
Sherry Levin Wallach, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement about the separation of powers: “The New York State Bar Association is a staunch advocate for access to justice for all, adherence to the rule of law, and fairness of process. We also recognize that none of these worthy goals … Continued
Retired Democratic Rep. Barney Frank of Massachusetts said that small businesses cannot be expected to be experts on a bank’s financial stability during a New York State Bar Association webinar on the banking crisis. Frank spoke for most of the final 20 minutes of the panel, which also featured Sara Kelsey, former general counsel to … Continued
Welcome to NYSBA’s Government Relations Newsletter. Stay informed about what is happening in the legislative arena and learn about NYSBA’s advocacy on policies that matter to members. NYSBA Issues on the Move: NYSBA’s Department of Government Relations has been actively lobbying key stakeholders in the State Legislature and Governor’s office on behalf of members. … Continued
Welcome to NYSBA’s Government Relations Newsletter. Stay informed about what is happening in the legislative arena and learn about NYSBA’s advocacy on policies that matter to members. Advocacy Advances at the State Capitol: President T. Andrew Brown and President-Elect Sherry Levin Wallach of the New York State Bar Association have spent the past few weeks … Continued
Welcome to NYSBA’s Government Relations Newsletter. Stay informed about what is happening in the legislative arena and learn about NYSBA’s advocacy on policies that matter to members. The 2022 State Legislative session came to an end in the wee hours of June 3. A compressed legislative session was marked by several notable achievements for NYSBA … Continued
Welcome to NYSBA’s Government Relations Newsletter. Stay informed about what is happening in the legislative arena and learn about NYSBA’s advocacy on policies that matter to members. Supreme Court Decisions on Guns and Abortion spurs State Extraordinary Session and Congressional Action: State: Although State Legislators were set to remain in recess and their districts until … Continued
The president of the New York State Bar Association has appointed a special committee to examine the selection of judges for the Court of Appeals. “The independence of the judiciary is crucial to the administration of justice,” said Sherry Levin Wallach, president of the New York State Bar Association. “The chief judge runs one of … Continued
Sherry Levin Wallach, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued the following statement about Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposed changes to bail reform in her 2023-24 executive budget: “We are deeply concerned by the rollbacks in bail reform that Gov. Kathy Hochul has put in the state budget; it is a significant policy matter … Continued