New York State Bar Association Urges Russian Federation To Restore the Rule of Law
The New York State Bar Association condemns the actions of the Russian Federation with respect to Ukraine as contrary to international law and the rule of law.
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Why Ex-Felons Should Serve on Juries – and Why New York Should Lead the Way
The exclusion of all former felons from jury service discriminates against minorities due to their disproportionate representation in the pool of felons.
Eight New Section Chairs Take Office
Eight of the New York State Bar Association’s (NYSBA) sections have elevated new chairs this month to oversee efforts to improve laws, address professional development and sponsor continuing legal education courses in a variety of substantive fields.
Placing an Emphasis on the “S” in ESG
There can be a disconnect between what companies say and what they actually do in the ESG arena, which poses challenges for corporate communications with regulators, employees, investors and the public, raises the risks of litigation and heightens the need for litigation defense strategies.
Chief Judge Calls for Overhaul of ‘Obsolete’ Court Structure
In her annual State of the Judiciary message, Chief Judge Janet DiFiore laid out an ambitious plan for reforming the New York State court system and streamlining it into just three courts.
We’re Gonna Rock Down to . . . Copyright Protection: The Unauthorized Use of Popular Music in Political Campaigns During the Social Media Era
While politicians and political campaigns, just as anyone else, may use copyrighted works in ways that qualify as fair use with or without permission from the copyright owners, the fact that a politician or political campaign uses the work in a political context does not mean that the use is more or less likely to qualify as fair use.
Reimagining Access to Justice: Should We Shift to Virtual Mediation Programs Beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic, Especially for Small Claims?
Does virtual mediation allow litigants to have better access to the justice system? Meaning, can these litigants literally participate and show up for their court hearings?
NYSBA’s Committee on Leadership Development Is Recruiting and Cultivating a New Cohort of NYSBA Leaders
The CLD is currently seeking nominations for the 2022 Class of NYSBA Leaders.
Repeal of Judiciary Law 470 Passes Senate, Bill Raising Assigned Counsel Rates Advances
Legislation that would repeal the archaic in-state office requirement for nonresident attorneys practicing law in New York has passed the Senate with nearly unanimous support.
DIFiore: Three-Foot Physical Distancing in Criminal Jury Trials Starts Today
Effective today, the courts are implementing three-foot physical distancing for participants in criminal jury trials statewide.