Ethics Opinion 1115
Topic: Public defender; part-time judge; conflict of interest
Month: February 2017
February 16, 2017: Simplifying State’s Court System Is ‘Ripe’ Topic For Possible Constitutional Convention, Says State Bar
Whether New Yorkers are seeking a divorce and child support, challenging a speeding ticket, resolving a business dispute or serving on a jury, they must negotiate a complex and often baffling state court system. It is so complicated that Article VI of state Constitution requires more than 16,000 words to describe it. In contrast, the … Continued
February 14, 2017: Finding A Lawyer Made Easier For New Yorkers With New York State Bar Association’s Online Site
Looking for a lawyer to handle a criminal matter, child custody issue, write your will, help with a landlord-tenant problem or other legal issues? New Yorkers now have a new, convenient way to find a lawyer in their community who has the experience to handle their legal issue. The New York State Bar Association’s trusted … Continued
February 13, 2017: Congress Should Reject ‘LARA’ to Avoid Repeating Mistakes of the Past, Urges New York State Bar Association President Claire Gutekunst
New York State Bar President Claire P. Gutekunst today issued the following statement: “We urge Congress to reject a bill (S.237, H.R. 720) that misleadingly is labeled the Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act (LARA). “The bill’s supporters assert that it would discourage the filing of ‘frivolous lawsuits.’ In fact, by reinstating a sanctions regime that policymakers … Continued
Ethics Opinion 1114
Topic: Trust or special accounts; IOLA; authorized signature on special account checks
February 7, 2017: New York Attorneys Kenneth G. Standard and Helaine M. Barnett Recognized by the American Bar Association and its Foundation
The New York State Bar Association is proud to announce that former President Kenneth G. Standard has been honored by the American Bar Association (ABA) with its Spirit of Excellence Award for his commitment to racial and ethnic diversity in the legal profession. Standard received the award from ABA Commission on Racial Diversity in the … Continued
February 6, 2017: New York State Bar Association Urges Senate to Confirm Rowan Wilson as Associate Judge of Court of Appeals
Vincent E. Doyle III of Buffalo, speaking on behalf of the New York State Bar Association, today called on the state Senate to confirm Rowan Wilson of New York City to a seat on the state Court of Appeals. “Mr. Wilson possesses strong skills that we believe will serve him well as an associate judge,” … Continued
February 4, 2017: Judicial Independence and the Rule of Law: Statement By New York State Bar Association President Gutekunst
New York State Bar Association President Claire P. Gutekunst issued the following statement today. “The New York State Bar Association has long supported judicial independence as essential to maintaining the rule of law and protecting individual rights. An independent judiciary, able to make rulings based upon the law, rather than under pressure from the legislative … Continued
February 2, 2017: New York State Bar Association’s New Section Chairs Take Office During 2017 Annual Meeting
Six section chairs of the New York State Bar Association assumed office during the Association’s Annual Meeting Jan. 23–28. They are: Michael Weiner, Antitrust Law Section Weiner is co-leader of Dechert’s Antitrust/Competition Practice Group (New York City), which provides strategic advice, resolves government investigations and effectively litigates for clients with antitrust issues Weiner has degrees … Continued