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New York Law Journal

Paying It Forward: The Value and Power of Mentorship

Adam Seiden, chair of the 50+ Section, writes: Bar associations in particular can play an important role in fostering the situations whereby older more experienced attorneys can "give back" to the profession by mentoring and helping along younger lawyers.
3 minute read

Law.com

As Threats Against the Judiciary Mount, a Former Federal Judge Calls on Bar Associations for Coordinated Response

"Judges are certainly not above criticism," said former U.S. District Court Judge Paul W. Grimm. "But typically, what you say is that the decision is wrong, we will appeal, and we think an appellate court will reverse it. You do not attack the integrity of a judge, publish their home phone number and address, and put it out with vitriolic statements on social media where people can pick their own silo where they get information."
7 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

9 Judicial Nominees Cleared to Superior Court, Only 47 More Vacant Seats to Fill

"Judicial vacancies continue to undermine the judiciary's role as a vital government service and co-equal branch of government," NJSBA President Timothy McGoughran said. "Unfortunately, we witness the impact of these vacancies every day."
9 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Bar Report – January 8, 2024

The NJSBA's weekly report.
6 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Montgomery Bar's New President Urges Lawyers to Step Up Pro Bono Work

"We are all fortunate to be where we are, and it is our responsibility to pay it forward," Shearman said in a speech at the MBA's annual meeting Jan. 5.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

NY Appeals Court 'Unpersuaded' by Lawyers Group's Challenge to Virtual Traffic Hearings

In making its unanimous decision, the Appellate Division, Third Department, turned back a lawsuit filed on behalf of a trade association of 50-plus law firms that represent motorists in traffic violation adjudicatory proceedings.
3 minute read

Law.com

Michigan Court Seeks Comments on Proposed Amendment for Remaining Funds in IOLTA Account When Taking the Bench

Those who wish to comment on the proposal may do so on the court's website.
2 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Bar Report – January 1, 2024

The NJSBA's weekly report.
4 minute read

Law.com

Maryland Court Adopts 2-Part Test to Determine Future Attorney's Accommodation for State Bar Exam

"For too long, aspiring lawyers with disabilities could not get needed accommodations unless they could afford expensive testing to further document their disabilities," Jessica P. Weber, a partner at Brown Goldstein & Levy, told Law.com.
7 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Bar Report – December 25, 2023

The NJSBA's weekly report.
7 minute read

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