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 has already approved the bill, which now goes to Gov. Kathy Hochul for her signature. … Continued
Starting today, The New York State Bar Association will allow non-attorney paralegal affiliates to join. “Paralegals are valued and essential members of our community,” said Sherry Levin Wallach, president of the New York State Bar Association. “Lawyers and paralegals need to work closely with each other to deliver the best possible service for our clients. … Continued
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
Effectively managing time takes effort, but breathing, slowing down and prioritizing are a good way to start. That was the message from Alyssa Malin, former in-house counsel to a New York City real estate investment firm who switched to life coaching. Nowadays, she runs The Stet Collective, which is focused on helping female lawyers with … Continued
To the Forum: I am an attorney involved in a case against a large biotechnology company accused of defrauding investors and patients. My client was the chief scientist at this company and told me that none of its devices were functional despite investors and health care professionals believing they were. This put hundreds of thousands … Continued
This is a small, but potentially important, step in the direction of making a career in the law possible for far more students and enabling law schools to innovate and differentiate for everyone’s benefit.
As a community of professionals, we must preserve the integrity of the system and the judicial process.
In February 2022, the Real Property Law Section participated in a law student roundtable discussion that provided current law students with a better understanding on the experiences, rewards, and challenges practicing attorneys have faced in real property law while offering insight on the various career opportunities available.
In February 2022, the Real Property Law Section participated in a law student roundtable discussion that provided current law students with a better understanding on the experiences, rewards, and challenges practicing attorneys have faced in real property law while offering insight on the various career opportunities available.
In February 2022, the Real Property Law Section participated in a law student roundtable discussion that provided current law students with a better understanding on the experiences, rewards, and challenges practicing attorneys have faced in real property law while offering insight on the various career opportunities available.