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NYSBA calls for reform of criminal discovery rules
New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) President Sharon Stern Gerstman on Thursday called on Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the state Legislature to reform the state’s discovery law in criminal cases. […]
State bar group to campaign for New York constitutional convention
The New York State Bar Association will kick off a campaign this week in support of a constitutional convention. New York voters will decide on Nov. 7 whether to authorize […]
New website connects volunteer lawyers, immigrant legal service organizations
The New York State Bar Association and the New York Bar Foundation are sponsoring a new website called the Immigration Pro Bono Portal that connects volunteer attorneys with legal service […]
New report documents gender disparity in courtrooms
Across New York state, women attorneys are underrepresented in courtrooms and in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) venues, according to a report issued by the Commercial & Federal Litigation Section of […]
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 […]
Buffalo attorney now heads New York State Bar Association
Sharon Stern Gerstman, counsel to the Buffalo law firm Magavern Magavern Grimm, became president of the New York State Bar Association Thursday. Gerstman, who succeeds Claire P. Gutekunst, of Yonkers, […]
State Bar Association issues new social media guidelines
The Commercial and Federal Litigation Section of the New York State Bar Association has updated its social media ethics guidelines for lawyers. The original version of the guidelines was issued in […]
New York State Bar Association wants simpler power of attorney document
New York State Bar Association officials want lawmakers to simplify the form used to designate a power of attorney. The form, used by to enable someone else to handle their financial […]
Service animal guides now available
The New York City Bar Association and the New York State Bar Association have jointly released a guide created to clarify the legal rights and obligations of individuals and institutions […]
Western NY lawyers honored for pro bono work
Two western New York lawyers were among 17 recipients of 2017 President’s Pro Bono Service Awards from New York State Bar Association President Claire P. Gutekunst. Paul B. Watkins, a solo […]
Rochester attorney will lead review of residency rule
In the aftermath of a Second Circuit decision upholding the Constitutionality of a state law requiring non-resident attorneys from adjoining states to maintain an office in the state, Rochester attorney […]
Muldoon among nine honored by state Bar Association
Rochester attorney Gary Muldoon is being honored by the New York State Bar Association at the group’s annual meeting in New York City for his Outstanding Contribution in the Field of […]
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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