Technology’s Role in Helping the Court System Survive a Pandemic
The state court system never stopped operating during the pandemic thanks entirely to virtual courtrooms.
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NYSBA Urges U.S. Senate Not To Rush Supreme Court Confirmation for Political Expediency
The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) passed a resolution today urging the U.S. Senate to fully and fairly review a nominee to replace the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg “with due care and deliberation and on a timetable not driven by political considerations.”
Panelists Call for Police Overhaul at NYSBA’s First Racial Injustice Forum
When it comes to racial injustice and police misconduct and brutality, Rochester City Councilman Willie Lightfoot thinks reform is no longer the answer. Instead, he’s looking for an “overhaul.” “We’ve had reforms in the past and they’ve just seemed to not work,” said Lightfoot who is vice president of the City Council and chairs its … Continued
Lawyers Tell Us…Their Must-Have Tech Tools
With many lawyers shifting to remote work this past spring, legal technology needs changed overnight. Some lawyers relied on their tried-and-true technology, while others discovered new technology that improved their practices. But we wanted to know what they considered their must-have tech tools. Here are their answers, some of which have been edited for clarity … Continued
NY Courts Are Moving to Microsoft Teams; Here’s What You Need To Know
The New York State court system announced on Monday that it will be switching to Microsoft Teams from Skype for Business. Using all of the functionality of Skype, Teams is a collaborative tool that combines chat functionality, video meetings and file sharing. Although familiar, there are some upgrades. It launched in March 2017 and has … Continued
Top 7 Tips to Better Manage a Legal Practice
A successful law firm requires effective practice management systems. The following tips will help you better manage your legal practice.
NYSBA Condemns Violence Following Tragic Rochester Mass Shooting
New York State Bar Association President Scott M. Karson and President-Elect T. Andrew Brown issued the following statements on the mass shooting that occurred early this morning in the City of Rochester – another blow to the community that is still reeling from revelations regarding the police-related death of Daniel Prude.
New York State Bar Association President Scott M. Karson Issues Statement on the Passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
The passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg of the United States Supreme Court brings great sadness to the nation’s legal community, but for those of us in New York, her home state, we are grieving a little deeper tonight.
SDNY To Resume Jury Trials, NYSBA President Joins Chief Judge at Monday’s Justice Gap Hearing
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York has announced that jury trials can resume on Wednesday, Sept. 23 as part of phase three of their phased reopening plan. According to a statement from Chief Judge Colleen McMahon in the Southern District of New York, they have prioritized the order of trials … Continued