NYSBA Proposes Sweeping Changes Across Legal System To Prioritize Attorney Well-Being
Law firms should cap billable hours at 1,800 and make sure lawyers take all their vacation time.
Author: Brandon
President Brown: The Value and Relevance of NYSBA Membership Is Greater Now Than Ever
When we look at how much has changed in the practice of law over the last nineteen months, one thing is certain to President T. Andrew Brown. NYSBA is more relevant and holds more value for members than ever.
Adapting to a New Hybrid Law Firm: The Employment Law Conundrum
Given the breadth of issues and associated risks driven by a new and largely untested business model, should law firms get cold feet about embracing a hybrid workplace? Hardly.
Planning for a Just Post-Pandemic Future
The pandemic has brought into view the stark inequalities that exist in our society, and we’ve only seen those inequalities exacerbated as it drags on.
NYSBA Announces Denison Ray and Phil Dailey Awards
The New York State Bar Association’s Committee on Legal Aid is honoring two attorneys, a paralegal and a nonprofit organization for their work preventing eviction and helping the survivors of domestic violence.
‘Near Perfect’ Response to Chief Judge’s Vaccine Requirement
New York’s court system has had a near-perfect response from judges to the vaccine requirement, Chief Judge Janet DiFiore announced in her biweekly update today.
Nominees to Fill Judge Eugene Fahey’s Court of Appeals Seat Announced
The New York State Commission on Judicial Nomination released the names of seven nominees who in their judgment are well qualified to fill the vacancy on the Court of Appeals created by upcoming retirement of Judge Eugene Fahey.
COVID-19 and Its Lasting Impact on the Legal Profession
Most firms found that remote work did not impact productivity, although those unable to create a separate office space faced greater challenges. Similarly, most felt that client service levels did not decline. But many have missed the collaborative and collegial aspects of in office activity.
Attorney Professionalism Forum: Recreational Marijuana
As with all matters of ethical compliance, lawyers should carefully review their specific state’s ethical rules and statutes regarding cannabis to ensure they do not run afoul of their ethical obligations.
Unfulfilled Promises for Right to Counsel
The woefully inadequate rates have resulted in a mass exodus of attorneys from assigned counsel panels and, more importantly, are argued to be reason for continuous constitutional violations of our state’s most vulnerable populations.