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New York Law Journal

An Enriching, Valuable and Meaningful Membership

Michael Miller, President-elect of the New York State Bar Association, writes: Attending NYSBA's Annual Meeting provides a reminder that we lawyers are part of something special, with a rich tradition of scholarship, problem-solving and an abiding commitment to help the less fortunate.
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New York Law Journal

Honoring Excellence and Achievement

Conrad Singer, Presiding Member of the NYSBA Judicial Section, discusses the various awards the Section will bestow at the Annual Meeting, as well as the Section's initiative to increase judicial participation in the New York State Bar Association, and to provide continuing educational opportunities.
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The Legal Intelligencer

Ex-Judge Disbarred for Stealing Cocaine Out of Evidence

The former Washington County judge who founded the county's drug court has been disbarred from the practice of law for stealing cocaine out of the court's evidence locker.
3 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Ethics Forum: Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility

I saw that the new district attorney in Philadelphia has listed abolishing cash bail as one of his goals. I have also seen other reports. How will this affect lawyers?
11 minute read

National Law Journal

Federal Courts Have 3-Week Lifeline if Government Shuts Down

While courts will remain open, furloughs at the Justice Department would likely slow litigation.
5 minute read

Daily Report Online

Another Snow Day and a Litigator's Lament in Atlanta

“This is the third appellate argument in a row I have had postponed because of climate.” —Laurie Webb Daniel, chair of Holland & Knight's national appellate team.
3 minute read

The Recorder

Q&A: Wilson Sonsini's Katherine Ku Talks About Decision to Call Out Kozinski

Ku became the first former clerk of Alex Kozinski still in private practice to go on the record about the judge's alleged behavior.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

Cuomo's Judiciary Budget Plan Receives Mixed Reviews

Gov. Cuomo's proposal during his budget address Tuesday to tie additional funding for courts above the 2 percent cap to judges certifying that courts are open from 9 to 5 each day received a mixed reception from the state's judiciary.
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

U.S. District Senior Judge Thomas O'Neill Dies at Age 89

U.S. District Senior Judge Thomas N. O'Neill Jr. of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, known to his colleagues as a considerate judge and well-loved for fostering camaraderie among members of the bar, died Tuesday at age 89, the clerk of courts announced.
3 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Conn. Supreme Court Sides With State in Education Funding Fight

The ruling reversed a Hartford Superior Court order that found the state violated articles of its constitution by allegedly failing to provide minimally adequate and substantially equal opportunity to all students.
4 minute read

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