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State asked to slow down plans for uniform bar exam
A delay in moving forward with a uniform bar exam for New York state law students is being sought by the New York State Bar Association. The House of Delegates […]
NYSBA seeks changes to new pro bono rules
Attorneys throughout the state are seeking anonymity in complying with new judiciary rules requiring them to report how many pro bono hours they provide to the poor and how much […]
Cleveland attorney picked to lead NYSBA
The New York State Bar Association has named David R. Watson to serve as the next executive director of the 75,000-member Association. He is currently executive director of the Cleveland […]
Schraver passes torch to next bar president
Although he plans to continue efforts to lobby state legislators on the critical need for authorizing 20 new Family Court judges by the end of the month, David M. Schraver’s […]
State bar campaign on wills, civics education
A series of New York State Bar Association radio announcements — one on the need for a will and the other on the importance of civics education — hit airwaves […]
NYSBA wants to overturn pro bono reporting rule
A legal fight is being considered by the New York State Bar Association to overturn a new judicial rule requiring mandatory reporting of pro bono hours and disclosure of financial […]
12 Phillips Lytle attorneys honored
Twelve attorneys from Phillips Lytle LLP were honored by the New York State Bar Association for their pro bono work under the auspices of the Empire State Counsel Program. Established […]
Lawyers talk about the future of the profession
Attorneys are going to have to learn to be more innovative if they expect to survive in the changing legal profession. “The world is crying out for innovation,” Bruce MacEwen, […]
Judge Kaye receives award from bar
Former Chief Judge Judith S. Kaye is the inaugural recipient of the Distinguished Jurist Award, given by the Judicial Section of the New York State Bar Association. The award honors […]
Long Island attorney receives Gold Medal
Louis A. Craco, who has spent a 55-year legal career promoting professionalism and ethics in the profession, has been honored with the New York State Bar Association‘s highest honor, the […]
Justice Dept dramatically expanding clemency use
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department on Thursday asked lawyers around the country to help some drug prisoners prepare petitions for clemency, a dramatic expansion of President Barack Obama’s action last […]
Judge Graffeo receives public service award
The Hon. Victoria A. Graffeo, senior associate judge of the New York State Court of Appeals, is the 2014 recipient of the Excellence in Public Service Award, given by the […]
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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