New York State Bar Association Supports Reclassification of Marijuana
The New York State Bar Association has submitted comments supporting the Biden Administration’s plan to reclassify marijuana on the federal controlled substance list from a Schedule 1 to a Schedule 3 drug. If the move is adopted, this will be…
Countdown for Congress: A Long To-Do List
As the midterm elections loom and Congress attempts to rack up some legislative accomplishments before November, there has been positive movement on several of NYSBA’s 2022 federal priorities, and NYSBA’s leadership went to Washington virtually to lobby for more.
Repeal of Judiciary Law 470 Passes Senate, Bill Raising Assigned Counsel Rates Advances
Legislation that would repeal the archaic in-state office requirement for nonresident attorneys practicing law in New York has passed the Senate with nearly unanimous support.
NYSBA Adopts 2022 Legislative Priorities
Lawmakers are gearing up for a busy 2022 Legislative Session, as is the New York State Bar Association’s Department of Governmental Relations.
