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Dec 08, 2004   NYSBA President Hails Passage of Rockefeller Drug Law Reform
Dec 08, 2004   Minority Bar Association Leaders Meet to Review Ways to Effectively Address Diversity in New York's Legal Profession
Dec 08, 2004   New Committee Formed to Examine Collateral Consequences of Criminal Proceedings
Nov 29, 2004   State Bar's Health Law Section Guides Consumers Health and Employment Decisions When Facing Chronic Illness
Nov 18, 2004   Practicing Law Across National Borders Subject of Study by NYSBA Committee
Nov 08, 2004   NYSBA Launches Its Fifth Public Education Radio Campaign, "Lawyers: Trusted Advisers"
Nov 05, 2004   House of Delegates Meeting November 2004
Nov 03, 2004   A Forum on
Nov 03, 2004   Developing Professional Values in Law School is the Topic of Judicial Institute & State Bar Association Convocation
Oct 22, 2004   Slingerlands Woman Named to State Bar Post
Oct 22, 2004   "Golf Rage" on the Rise According to Article Published in the New York State Bar Journal
Oct 20, 2004   Two New Titles Published on Entertainment Law and School Law
Oct 20, 2004   Harvey Manes, M.D., Wins NYSBA Entertainment Law Section Student Writing Competition for Paper on Fine Art Theft
Oct 14, 2004   Nominations Sought for NYS Conference of Bar Leaders' Awards for Local Bar Associations
Oct 07, 2004   David Scott and Lawrence Friedman to Receive Awards during 28th Annual LYC Conference Oct. 27 to 29
Oct 07, 2004   John J. Patrick to be Keynote Speaker at 28th Annual LYC Conference Oct. 27 to 29
Oct 06, 2004   State Bar Committee to Examine Work Lives and Expectations of Lawyers
Oct 05, 2004   2nd Annual Sophisticated Trusts & Estates Law Institute set for Nov. 4 & 5 in New York City
Sep 30, 2004   Five CLE Sessions on Elder Law Scheduled in November and December
Sep 30, 2004   CLE “Securities Arbitration 2004: A Primer for the Practitioner" Oct. 26 in New York
Sep 30, 2004   CLE on Residential Mortgages Schedules Five Sessions
Sep 30, 2004   "Products Liability: Great Cases Revisited" CLE Scheduled Oct. 22 & Nov. 5 in Four Locations
Sep 30, 2004   CLE on Probate & the Administration of Estates - Oct. 29 in Albany and Tarrytown
Sep 30, 2004   "Modern Discovery" the topic of CLE Nov. 17, 19 and Dec. 3
Sep 30, 2004   CLE on Matrimonial Practice Oct. 5 in Seven Locations
Sep 30, 2004   CLE Bridging the Gap: Intellectual Property set for Oct. 27 in Albany
Sep 30, 2004   CLE Bridging the Gap: Intellectual Property set for Oct. 26 in Buffalo
Sep 30, 2004   CLE on Intellectual Property Oct. 19 in New York
Sep 30, 2004   CLE Bridging the Gap: Intellectual Property Law Nov. 3 in Syracuse
Sep 30, 2004   Sixth Annual Institute on Public Utility Law Nov. 19 at NYSBA Center
Sep 30, 2004   Jim McElhaney, Trial Advocacy Expert, to present CLE
Sep 30, 2004   NYSBA Wins National Newspaper Award
Sep 23, 2004   NYS Bar's LYC Program Receives Grant
Sep 22, 2004   Gregory Vincent joins MIS department
Sep 17, 2004   NYSBA to Host Reception for Rochester Minority Lawyers
Sep 16, 2004   NYSBA Publishes Commercial Leasing - A Comprehensive Two-Volume Set For Commercial Practitioners
Sep 16, 2004   Call for Nominations for 2004 Ruth G. Schapiro Memorial Award
Sep 08, 2004   Ninth Annual NY State and City Tax Institute Set for September 22 & 23
Sep 08, 2004   CLE Program: Hot Topics in Landlord and Tenant Practice
Sep 07, 2004   Free Legal Services Provided to Schenectady Area Reservists Heading for Overseas Deployment
Sep 07, 2004   State Bar Lawyer Referral Program is Ready to Help Military Called Up for Duty Overseas
Sep 07, 2004   Accepting Nominations for Excellence in Public Service Award
Aug 25, 2004   David C. Wilkes Named New Journal Editor-in-Chief
Aug 25, 2004   Bat Masterson v. Benjamin Cardozo in Courtroom Showdown: Not Exactly The OK Corral
Aug 02, 2004   State Bar Study Finds Litigation, Real Property Law Are Among Top Income-Producing Areas of New York City Law Firms
Jul 29, 2004   No-Fault Divorce in New York Proposed
Jul 28, 2004   Two Local Women Named to NYSBA Executive Posts
Jul 28, 2004   Lawyer Referral Service Looks to Add Members and Expand Number of Panels
Jul 26, 2004   Not For Profit Foundation Board Uses Its Own Money to Pay Staff
Jul 14, 2004   Three Appointed to NYSBA's Journal Board of Editors
Jul 12, 2004   Advice From More Experts: More Successful Strategies for Winning Commercial Cases in Fed'l Courts
Jul 12, 2004   NYSBA Receives National Recognition from American Bar Association for Project to Involve Minority Lawyers
Jul 06, 2004   Report of Judicial Commission Welcomed
Jun 30, 2004   N.Y. State Bar Association Welcomes Report of Judicial Commission
Jun 28, 2004   2004 Edition of the Legal Handbook for New York State Journalists Now Available FREE, OnLine
Jun 21, 2004   NYCLA'S Resolution on Videotaping of Custodial Interrogations Adopted by NYSBA
Jun 16, 2004   New York State Bar Association and New York Press Club to Honor News Media Reporting About Law, Legal System
Jun 15, 2004   New Brochure from State Bar Corporate Counsel Section Helps Business Prevent Legal Problems and Save Money
Jun 15, 2004   NYSBA House of Delegates to Meet
Jun 09, 2004   State Bar Honors Legal Services Attorneys for Extraordinary Commitment to Serving New York's Poor and Disadvantaged
Jun 09, 2004   Lawyers and Other Advocates for the Poor from Across the State to Convene in Albany for Biennial Statewide Conference
Jun 07, 2004   State Bar Issues Statement by Former Judges and Prosecutors on Pressing Need for Rockefeller Drug Law Reforms
Jun 03, 2004   Special Committee Looks to Produce Blueprint for Real Change In How State Government Operates
Jun 03, 2004   NYSBA Opposes Bills to Limit Liability of Physicians and Contractors
Jun 01, 2004   Chappaqua Lawyer Takes Helm of State Bar Association
May 28, 2004   Proposed Legislation for Loan Forgiveness to Government Lawyers Endorsed
May 26, 2004   Two State Bar Association Supported Bills Win Assembly Approval
May 26, 2004   Lawyers to Provide Pro Bono Services to Nonprofit Organizations
May 19, 2004   Local Students Win State Bar Association High School Essay Contest
May 17, 2004   NYSBA Committee to Examine Judicial Selection Process and Current Structure of State Court System
May 17, 2004   The New York Bar Foundation Announces 2004 High School Community Service Awards Winners
May 17, 2004   William Floyd High School Wins 2004 Mock Trial Tournament
May 12, 2004   Six High Schools Advance to Albany to Compete in Final Round of Statewide Mock Trial Tournament
May 11, 2004   Bar Associations and Legal Sevices Groups Make Searchable Guide to Pro Bono Service Opportunities Available on the Internet
May 10, 2004   Half Hollow Hills East High School Wins Northeast Region Award in Civic Education National Competition
May 10, 2004   Law Student Loan Repayment Project Enters Phase Two; Committee Seeks Approval on Tax Deductibility of Interest on Loans
May 04, 2004   NYSBA President Calls for Systemic Reform of Rockefeller Drug Laws
May 03, 2004   Federal Judge Says Lawyers Are Not Subject to Government Mandated Privacy Rules
May 01, 2004   Second Annual Women on the Move Symposium to be Held
Apr 30, 2004   NYSBA President to Address Law Day Observance at Court of Appeals
Apr 28, 2004   2004 President's Pro Bono Service Award Winners Announced
Apr 27, 2004   NYSBA Honors Advocates Who Have Improved the Lives of Children
Apr 26, 2004   NYSBA President Urges Hallmark Cards to Create Law Day Products
Apr 26, 2004   State Bar to Host First Conference on Pro Bono for Law Firms in Albany
Apr 15, 2004   Winners of High School Essay Contest Announced
Apr 14, 2004   Celebrating Law Day
Apr 13, 2004   Committee Formed to Find New Methods of Funding Civil Legal Services for Poor People
Apr 13, 2004   Entertainment, Arts & Sports Law Section and BMI to Offer Law School Scholarship
Apr 01, 2004   NYSBA House of Delegates Meeting
Apr 01, 2004   Public Education Radio Campaign Launched
Mar 23, 2004   Law Groups Gather to Celebrate Legal Services
Mar 22, 2004   State Bar Committee Issues Second Set of Recommendations of the Jury System in New York
Mar 16, 2004   State Bar Groups Oppose Efforts to Transfer Public Criminal Defense Functions to State Agency
Mar 09, 2004   The New York Bar Foundation Names Twelve New Directors
Mar 09, 2004   New York Students Participating in Program on Constitution and Bill of Rights Will Have Final Lesson on Saturday
Mar 01, 2004   Minority Fellowships in Environmental Law Awarded
Feb 27, 2004   NYSBA President Calls on Insurance Industry CEO to Apologize to Families of 9-11 Victims
Feb 26, 2004   State Bar Opposes Legislation that Limits Losses for New Mothers
Feb 26, 2004   NYSBA Calls for Pro Bono Award Nominations
Feb 20, 2004   International Law and Practice Section Establishes Pakistan Chapter
Feb 18, 2004   NYSBA Seeks Nominations for Award Recognizing Service to the Community
Feb 12, 2004   Elder Law Section Opposes Plans to Further Restrict Medicaid Eligibility in New York
Feb 11, 2004   Committee Formed to Assure Quality Representation for Indigent and Children
Feb 10, 2004   State Bar Applauds Chief Judge's Appointment of Solo & Small Firm Task Force
Feb 09, 2004   State Bar Applauds Chief Judge's Appointment of Solo & Small Firm Task Force
Feb 03, 2004   State Bar President Submits Testimony on Court System Budget
Jan 30, 2004   Albany Lawyer Re-Elected Treasurer of NYSBA
Jan 30, 2004   Buffalo Attorney John G. Horn Named Outstanding Young Lawyer of the Year
Jan 30, 2004   Binghamton Lawyer Elected NYSBA Secretary
Jan 30, 2004   NYSBA Presents Award for Contributions to Women's Concerns to Touro Law School Prof. Eileen Kaufman
Jan 30, 2004   Richard J. Bartlett Selected to Receive NYSBA's Gold Medal Award
Jan 30, 2004   Rochester Lawyer Named State Bar President-Elect
Jan 30, 2004   New York Attorney Elected Chair of Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Section
Jan 29, 2004   New York Attorney Elected Chair of Antitrust Law Section
Jan 29, 2004   Albany Attorney Receives Attorney Professionalism Award
Jan 29, 2004   When the Bench, Bar and Press Collide: Program Discusses Criminal Justice and the Media
Jan 29, 2004   NYSBA to Honor Criminal Justice Award Recipients
Jan 28, 2004   Rochester Attorney Named Chair of Torts, Insurance and Compensation Law Section
Jan 28, 2004   Judge McLaughlin to Receive Fuld Award from State Bar's Commercial & Federal Litigation Section
Jan 28, 2004   State Bar Debuts New Pass-Thru E-Mail Service for Members
Jan 28, 2004   NYSBA Recognizes International Court of Justice Judge with Award for Distinction in International Affairs
Jan 28, 2004   Future of USA Patriot Act is the Topic of NYSBA's Presidential Summit in Manhattan
Jan 28, 2004   White Plains Attorney Leroy Wilson, Jr. Named Recipient of NYSBA's Haywood Burns Award
Jan 28, 2004   International Law Program Features Lawyer-Client Security Issues Not Contemplated Before 9/11
Jan 28, 2004   New York Attorney Named as Chair of NYSBA's Trusts and Estates Law Section
Jan 28, 2004   New Chair Named to NYSBA's Corporate Counsel Section
Jan 28, 2004   New York Lawyer Elected Chair of International Law and Practice Section
Jan 27, 2004   State Bar Committee Releases Interim Report on Jury Process Recommendations
Jan 27, 2004   First Recipients of New Student Loan Assistance Award Announced
Jan 27, 2004   NYSBA to Honor Two Attorneys with 2004 Award for Excellence in Public Service
Jan 27, 2004   Garden City Attorney Named Chair of General Practice, Solo & Small Firm Section
Jan 27, 2004   NYSBA Names New Chair of Tax Section
Jan 26, 2004   New Book Recounts Trials of the Century & Giants of the Bench; Examines State Bar's Contributions to Society
Jan 26, 2004   NYS Conference of Bar Leaders Recognizes National Lawyers Guild, Westchester Women's Bar, Nassau County Bar with Awards of Merit
Jan 19, 2004   State Bar Reaffirms Commitment to Providing Free Legal Services for the Poor
Jan 13, 2004   NYSBA Unveils 2004 Legislative Program
Jan 08, 2004   State Bar Plans to Celebrate "Diversity in the Bar"