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New Jersey Law Journal

BAR REPORT - Capitol Report

State bar addresses New Jersey Supreme Court on malpractice insurance.
4 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

BAR REPORT - Post-play discussion in South Orange to examine issues of immigration law and policy

"A Good Farmer," a play examining issues surrounding immigration, will debut at the South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) later this month.
3 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Montco's New Bar Leader Aims to Raise Bar's Pro Bono Mission

Mary C. Pugh, who is the executive director of the Montgomery Child Advocate Project, was installed Friday as the new head of the bar association.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

State Bar Association to Hold Annual Meeting in NYC Next Week

The New York State Bar Association is holding its annual meeting in New York City next week.
1 minute read

New York Law Journal

Constitutional Reform of N.Y.'s Court System Remains a Priority

Janet DiFiore, Chief Judge of the State of New York, writes: Our work to modernize the structure and organization of our court system is a matter of the utmost mutual concern. It is absolutely vital that the Bench and Bar work together to recommend and follow through on practical, achievable constitutional amendments that will make our court system more efficient, affordable and accessible, and support the Empire State's ability to maintain a healthy business climate that supports economic growth and job creation.
7 minute read

New York Law Journal

A Technology-Focused Approach to Administering Justice

Lawrence K. Marks, Chief Administrative Judge of the New York State Unified Court System, writes: One critical means of achieving the goals of the Excellence Initiative is through technology. By expanding and modernizing our technology operations, we have made justice more accessible and more efficient.
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

Revisiting the Basic Values of Honor, Fairness

Rolando T. Acosta, Presiding Justice of the Appellate Division, First Department, writes: From e-filing to standardizing Appellate Division practice rules to developing a uniform guide to New York evidence, our judiciary is taking needed steps to modernize and become more efficient.
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

A New World: The Role of the Presiding Justice

Alan Scheinkman, Presiding Justice of the Appellate Division, Second Department, writes: As the court's newest member, I am adjusting to a new way of adjudicating cases. No longer will I be alone in controlling a calendar and a courtroom and acting as sole arbiter of requests for relief. My role now will be to approach cases from the perspective of a reviewing court and to work collaboratively with my new and highly distinguished colleagues to achieve a just result in each appeal that comes before us.
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

Bringing Our Best Traditions Forward

Elizabeth A. Garry, Presiding Justice of the Appellate Division, Third Department, writes: The New York State Bar Association's Annual Meeting provides an excellent example of what is great about our profession. Attorneys from across New York state and beyond gather as a community of colleagues from vastly different backgrounds, practice areas and professional settings, but with a shared commitment to learning from one another and upholding the highest standards of service and integrity.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

Oath to Uphold Constitution Is an Active Duty

Gerald J. Whalen, Presiding Justice of the Appellate Division, Fourth Department, writes: Our oath to uphold the Constitution is an active duty assignment. Vigilance may not require perfection; nonetheless we are expected to be perfect in our earnestness to fulfill our duty. The promises that have been made require no less.
4 minute read

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