New York State Bar Association Endorses the Clean Slate Act
The New York State Bar Association’s Executive Committee voted today to support legislation that would automatically seal criminal records for most state residents.
The New York State Bar Association’s Executive Committee voted today to support legislation that would automatically seal criminal records for most state residents.
Nearly 750 attorneys took part in specialized training on how to help Ukrainian refugees apply for Temporary Protected Status or TPS.
New York State Bar Association member Richard Min argued before the U.S. Supreme Court Tuesday that a child taken by his mother from his home in Italy should be returned to his father in Italy. Min, a partner at Green Kaminer Min & Rockmore, represents Isacco Jacky Saada in the international child custody case. Saada’s … Continued
The New York State Senate and Assembly released state budgets last week, and both include language to raise the assigned counsel rates in New York State for the first time in 18 years.
The New York State Bar Association stands with the people of Ukraine and condemns the actions of the Russian Federation with respect to Ukraine as contrary to international law and the rule of law.
Hundreds of lawyers watching the heartbreaking news out of Ukraine are volunteering to help those who are looking to escape from the war-torn country.
For most the answer is ‘yes’.
Failing to be an advocate is a disservice to your firm, your clients and yourself.
The New York State Bar Association, the Committee on Law, Youth and Citizenship along with the NY Bar Foundation are celebrating 40 years of the Mock Trial Experience in 2022. In this educational program, high school students across New York gain first-hand knowledge of civil and criminal law and courtroom procedures. They learn life skills … Continued
Effective today, the courts are moving to three-feet physical distancing for all judges, court staff and court users in all trial courts, and for all types of cases.