Debra D. Ryan dies at 71
Debra D. Ryan, the wife of Kevin Ryan, the executive director of the Monroe County Bar Association, died of cancer at 71.
Attorneys praise MCBA director and his efforts toward greater relevance
It’s been three years since Kevin Ryan took over as executive director of the Monroe County Bar Association, but he didn’t need nearly that much time to feel at home. […]
Report highlights law firms’ diversity struggles
The legal profession has stagnated in its diversity efforts, and black attorneys are the least represented at every rung of a private practice’s hierarchy. A new report from Law360 shows […]
State Bar Association creates technology panel
Monroe County Bar Association Executive Director Kevin Ryan has been named to a 17-member committee created by the New York State Bar Association to examine the impact of technology— including […]
Case Digests
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- Fourth Department – Child custody: Liebetreu v. Sennett
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- Fourth Department – Child neglect: Matter of Alejandro G.-P and Neymar G.-P
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- Fourth Department – Sex Offender Registration Act: People v. Feldt
- Second Circuit – Arbitration agreement: The NY and Presbyterian Hosp. v. NYS Nurses Assoc.
- Fourth Department – Termination of parental rights: Matter of Kal-El F.
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