Special Sections

  • New York Law Journal

    Court Consolidation: An Opportunity To Increase Judicial Diversity

    By Rolando T. Acosta, Presiding Justice, Appellate Division, First Department | January 24, 2020

    Rolando T. Acosta, Presiding Justice of the Appellate Division, First Department, addresses concerns about judicial diversity and the Chief Judge's court consolidation proposal, noting the advancements we have made thus far, explaining how the proposal has the potential to positively impact diversity, and urging those who question its impact to make specific proposals that would further increase judicial diversity while streamlining the state's antiquated, labyrinthian court structure.

  • New York Law Journal

    Constitutional Change Will Advance Appellate Reform

    By Alan Scheinkman, Presiding Justice, Appellate Division, Second Department | January 24, 2020

    Alan Scheinkman, Presiding Justice of the Appellate Division, Second Department, examines the explosive growth of the Department and opportunities for reform that could help alleviate its large caseload.

  • New York Law Journal

    Court Simplification and Rural Access to Justice

    By Elizabeth A. Garry, Presiding Justice, Appellate Division, Third Department | January 24, 2020

    Elizabeth A. Garry, Presiding Justice of the Appellate Division, Third Department, provides an update on access to justice in rural communities, writing that court simplification will ameliorate some of the challenges rural attorneys currently encounter.

  • New York Law Journal

    Strengthening the Local Administration of Justice

    By Gerald J. Whalen, Presiding Justice, Appellate Division, Fourth Department | January 24, 2020

    Gerald J. Whalen, Presiding Justice of the Appellate Division, Fourth Department, focuses on the benefits court consolidation could have for upstate communities, both at the trial and appellate court levels.

  • New York Law Journal

    In Challenging Times, Legal Profession's Voice Is Desperately Needed

    By Henry M. Greenberg, President, New York State Bar Association | January 24, 2020

    Henry M. Greenberg, President of the New York State Bar Association, discusses highlights of the Annual Meeting, which will celebrate the beautiful mosaic of people and experiences that is New York state.

  • New York Law Journal

    Diversity: Celebrating Our Progress as We Move Forward

    By Scott Karson, President-Elect, New York State Bar Association | January 24, 2020

    Scott Karson, President-Elect of the New York State Bar Association, describes some of the efforts the association has undertaken to increase diversity in leadership and membership.

  • New York Law Journal

    Addressing the Many Facets of Business Law

    By Andre R. Jaglom, Chair, NYSBA Business Law Section | January 24, 2020

    Andre R. Jaglom, Chair of the NYSBA Business Law Section, describes how the section's programs bring experts in each field and federal and state regulators to educate members.

  • New York Law Journal

    The Future Is Now

    By Laurel R. Kretzing, Chair, Commercial and Federal Litigation Section | January 24, 2020

    Laurel R. Kretzing, Chair of the NYSBA Commercial and Federal Litigation Section, writes about how the section is looking to the future, a theme that is carried forward in its Annual Meeting programs, which focus on developing litigation technologies and new and emerging issues that litigators must be prepared to address.

  • New York Law Journal

    Protecting Our Environment, Health and Drinking Water

    By Howard Tollin, Chair, Environmental and Energy Law Section | January 24, 2020

    Howard Tollin, Chair of the NYSBA Environmental and Energy Law Section, discusses the section's focus on drinking water quality, including at an upcoming program being planned for March.

  • New York Law Journal

    Tax Act's Impact on Spousal Maintenance, One Year Later

    By Eric A. Tepper, Chair, Family Law Section | January 24, 2020

    Eric A. Tepper, Chair of the NYSBA Family Law Section, discusses how matrimonial attorneys and judges have grappled with the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act over the past year.

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