New York State Bar Association President David P. Miranda has created a committee to examine the state Constitution. Voters in New York in 2017 will decide whether to have a constitutional convention to review the state’s governing documents. “Although a referendum is more than two years away, the State Bar Association wants to be prepared … Continued

Social media networks, increasingly indispensable tools for attorneys, also pose thorny ethical questions, such as: Can an attorney accept “endorsements” on LinkedIn? Can an attorney access private Facebook pages of potential jurors? Does an attorney create an attorney-client relationship with a stranger by answering legal questions on the Internet? To guide attorneys in dealing with … Continued

ALBANY, NY–New York State Bar Association President David P. Miranda today applauded the U.S. Supreme Court for striking down state laws that prohibit same-sex couples from marrying. In a 5-4 ruling, the court held that states cannot ban same-sex marriages and they must recognize same–sex marriages performed in other states. “We are pleased the court … Continued

ALBANY—Jeffrey A. Moerdler, an attorney based in New York City, was honored with the New York State Bar Association’s Root/Stimson Award, presented by State Bar President David P. Miranda on June 20 at the Association’s House of Delegates meeting in Cooperstown. The award, given by the Committee on Annual Award, honors an attorney for exemplary … Continued