Chief Judge Janet DiFiore announced today, in her biweekly update, that 200 jury trials were scheduled in our courts statewide, in addition to hundreds of nonjury bench trials — numbers not seen since before the pandemic.
Reliable, speedy online access is critical to ensuring a functional justice system, economy, and democracy.
Today’s legal clients expect more remote options, and law firms stand to benefit in many ways.
Judge, professor, author, visionary, advocate for civic education, and initiator of the “Justice for All: Courts and Community” project, Judge Robert A. Katzmann will continue to be honored with the creation of the Judge Robert A. Katzmann Memorial Essay Contest.
The New York State Bar Association has determined that four candidates under consideration by Governor Kathy Hochul for elevation to the state’s highest court, the Court of Appeals, are well-qualified.
Lawmakers are gearing up for a busy 2022 Legislative Session, as is the New York State Bar Association’s Department of Governmental Relations.
Chief Judge Janet DiFiore said the courts cannot and will not use the public health crisis as an excuse for mounting backlogs.
NYSBA is such a diverse and friendly community open to lawyers from all over the world who want to be integrated and connected to their peers. It’s a place to learn about the law, which is constantly evolving and to share professional experiences.
ClientCredit is the next generation of payment solutions for legal professionals, developed in response to the growing demand for BNPL options.
A new blueprint for solo and small firm lawyers to best navigate times of crisis has been issued by the New York State Bar Association’s Emergency Task Force for Solo and Small Firm Practitioners.