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NYSBA awards announced
The New York State Bar Association has announced several awards that will be presented at the organization’s annual meeting in New York City from Jan. 13 to 16.
NYSBA offers free business planning book for lawyers
The New York State Bar Association is releasing a revised edition of its free business planning guidebook for lawyers.
Rochester attorney leads state bar
Rochester attorney T. Andrew Brown is the 124th president of the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA). Brown will serve a one-year term as president, succeeding Scott M. Karson of Stony Brook. Brown […]
Report finds gender diversity lacking in courts
The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) has issued a report that notes a lack of gender diversity in the court system and includes several recommendations to address the issue. […]
Group makes recommendations to address lawyer shortage
The New York State Bar Association‘s House of Delegates on Saturday adopted a report with recommendations to address the shortage of lawyers in rural areas of the state. The […]
State removes mental health questions from bar application
New York state court officials have agreed to remove mental health-related questions from the state bar application. Chief Judge Janet DiFiore made the announcement Wednesday during her State of the […]
State bar wants to stop mental health questions
The New York State Bar Association‘s (NYSBA) House of Delegates has adopted a report recommending the elimination of all mental health questions in the application for admission to the bar […]
Hearing on UBE is Friday
A task force of the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) will hold a hearing in Rochester on Friday on the impact of the adoption of the Uniform Bar Exam […]
NYSBA to study legalization of recreational pot
The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) Committee on Cannabis Law will study potential legalization of adult recreational marijuana in the state and issue a report on possible impacts. Under […]
NYSBA installs new officers
Henry M. “Hank” Greenberg, of Albany, has become the 122nd president of the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA). Greenberg will serve a one-year term as president. He succeeds Michael […]
Monroe County DA to implement conviction integrity unit
Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley will implement a conviction integrity unit for her office, just as the New York State Bar Association approved a report that recommends conviction integrity […]
NYSBA to study Uniform Bar Exam impact
The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) has fomed a task force to review New York’s bar examination in light of the state’s May 2015 adoption of the Uniform Bar […]
Case Digests
- Fourth Department – Child custody: Brenda L. M. v. James R. K.
- Fourth Department – Noncustodial parent visitation: Jones v. Serna
- Second Circuit – Securities Exchange Act: 20230930-DK-Butterfly-1 Inc. v. HBC Invs. LLC
- Fourth Department – Child custody: Liebetreu v. Sennett
- Second Circuit – Supervised release: United States v. Salvador
- Fourth Department – Child neglect: Matter of Alejandro G.-P and Neymar G.-P
- Fourth Department – Deaf juror: People v. Fleming
- 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.
- Court of Appeals – Probation: People v. Brazeal; People v. Lora
Law News
- Erie County Jail inmate lawsuit to move forward
- The Daily Record honors 130 attorneys with 2026 Power Lists for Law
- The Daily Record presents the 2026 Real Estate Law Power List
- The Daily Record presents the 2026 Trusts and Estates Power List
- The Daily Record presents the 2026 Litigation Power List
- The Daily Record presents the 2026 Labor & Employment Law Power List
- The Daily Record presents the 2026 Power 50 Law List
- Second Circuit reverses ruling in religious discrimination case involving COVID vaccination
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