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Ga. Legal Community Mourns Loss of Anne Lewis

The partner with Strickland Brockington Lewis LLP in Atlanta who served as general counsel of the Georgia Republican Party and was a past co-chair of the Supreme Court of Georgia's Committee on Civil Justice, among numerous other professional leadership positions, will be missed, writes state bar president Ken Hodges.
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New York Law Journal

New York Law Journal Accused of Showing Bias Against President Trump

I find it ironic that while we're increasingly made aware of the dangers of “implicit bias” in matters of sex and race, the NYLJ and too many of our colleagues seem to embrace a type of “bash Trump” bias in almost everything they do.
3 minute read

Daily Report Online

Exiting Fulton Judge Would've Done Well on Higher Court, Ambassador Writes

Unfortunately, hers was a problem of timing—one that I could not solve notwithstanding my firm and unwavering belief in her abilities to serve the state of Georgia in such a capacity as well as any other candidate.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

NYCLA's Vesey Street Headquarters Is Reminder of Kinder, Gentler Time

Gladly the building is landmarked so its edifice will remain unscathed, so at least we may point at what used to be, at a kinder, gentler time.
1 minute read

New York Law Journal

NY Magistrates Association Calls Report on Plight of Poor Defendants Flawed

The members of the New York State Magistrates Association stand ready to address real concerns in a collaborative and objective manner, devoid of the unsupported attacks based upon a preconceived bias.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

For LGBTQ New Yorkers, the Legislative Fight for Justice Continues

We have made so many advances, but there is so much to be done. That is why at LeGaL, we are pushing to pass a legislative agenda that would move the State of New York even further on the path to equality.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

Pro Bono Appetite Grows for Criminal Justice Work at Last

Perhaps confidence is eroding in the country's leadership to ensure that justice is meted out equally across the country, given the policy agenda in Washington and the criminal indictments of many of those responsible for its execution.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

The Real Reason Why NY State Courts Have Reduced Backlogs

So, just why does the court system need an extra half a billion dollars to handle one third fewer cases?
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

Increase in 18b Hourly Rate Is Long Overdue

Bringing a post-conviction motion entails painstaking efforts, often requiring obtaining and examining a client's old records, finding and speaking with witnesses, and consulting with experts. Given the caps, therefore, taking on a post-conviction case under 18b often means working for less than minimum wage.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

Joe Milowic's Story of Depression Should Spur Renewed Focus on Lawyer Well-being

This one graphic story ought to jump-start a renewed and broad education program, with a higher decibel of repeated notifications pointing to awareness and availability of help and resources to back it up.
3 minute read

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