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By New Jersey State Bar Association | January 22, 2018
"A Good Farmer," a play examining issues surrounding immigration, will debut at the South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) later this month.
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By Max Mitchell | January 19, 2018
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.
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By Susan DeSantis | January 19, 2018
The New York State Bar Association is holding its annual meeting in New York City next week.
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By Janet DiFiore, Chief Judge, State of New York | January 19, 2018
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.
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By Lawrence K. Marks, Chief Administrative Judge, New York State Unified Court System | January 19, 2018
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.
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By Rolando T. Acosta, Presiding Justice, Appellate Division, First Department | January 19, 2018
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.
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By Alan Scheinkman, Presiding Justice, Appellate Division, Second Department | January 19, 2018
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.
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By Elizabeth A. Garry, Presiding Justice, Appellate Division, Third Department | January 19, 2018
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.
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By Gerald J. Whalen, Presiding Justice, Appellate Division, Fourth Department | January 19, 2018
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.
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By Sharon Stern Gerstman, President, New York State Bar Association | January 19, 2018
Sharon Stern Gerstman, President of the New York State Bar Association, writes: Our Annual Meeting theme is Connect, Inspire, Learn. We connect with other lawyers from throughout the state (and the world); we are inspired by the passion and the commitment of the many excellent lawyers who will be receiving awards; and we will learn from experts who provide the smorgasbord of cutting-edge CLE that is NYSBA's signature.
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