NY Lawmakers Approve Repeal of In-State Office Mandate for Attorneys; Bill Awaits Governor's Action
The NYSBA's new president Richard C. Lewis said the organization had "lobbied hard for the repeal of Section 470 and is thrilled that the Legislature has recognized that the law is antiquated and burdensome."
June 08, 2023 at 05:10 PM
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Legal ServicesA bill meant to remove the century-old requirement that attorneys admitted to practice in New York maintain a brick-and-mortar office in the Empire State has passed both legislative branches, with the state Assembly's 94-54 vote in the affirmative on Wednesday.
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