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Shaun,
Mr. Schlossberg is not currently a member of the New York State Bar Association; we are a voluntary membership organization. If you wish to file a complaint with the State Grievance Committee, please visit: nycourts.gov/attorneys/griev…
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“If we're wrong, we will be made fools of, but if we're right a lot of them will go to jail,” Mr. Giuliani said. “Let's have trial by combat.”
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Based on these complaints, & the statement Mr. Giuliani uttered shortly before the attack on the Capitol, @nysbapresident has launched an inquiry pursuant to the Association’s bylaws to determine whether Mr. Giuliani should be removed from the membership rolls of the NYSBA.
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The NYSBA strongly condemned the violent uprising that occurred at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, orchestrated by individuals bent on subverting the will of the voters by disrupting the certification of the 2020 presidential election results.
nysba.org/new-york-state-bar…
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This decision is historic for NYSBA, and we have not made it lightly. We cannot stand idly by and allow those intent on rending the fabric of our democracy to go unchecked.
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Parker,
Just to clarify, we are a voluntary membership bar association; attorneys are not required to belong to NYSBA in order to practice in NY. NYSBA has no statutory or regulatory role relating to the certification or discipline of attorneys in NY. The courts handle that.
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Bragg spoke of his experience in the @NewYorkStateAG office working on a team that investigated the improper use of charitable funds by the Trump Foundation and said of this current investigation “We will go where the facts take us. Nothing more - Nothing less, that’s the job.”
Trump Indicted: What DA @AlvinBraggNYC told us about the Trump case in 2021
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Their subsequent attack on the Capitol was nothing short of an attempted coup, intended to prevent the peaceful transition of power.
Mr. Giuliani will be provided due process and have an opportunity – should he so choose – to explain and defend his words and actions.
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NYSBA’s bylaws state that “no person who advocates the overthrow of the government of the United States, or of any state, territory or possession thereof, or of any political subdivision therein, by force or other illegal means, shall be a member of the Association.”
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Mr. Giuliani’s words quite clearly were intended to encourage Trump supporters unhappy with the election’s outcome to take matters into their own hands.
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NYSBA has received hundreds of complaints in recent months about Mr. Giuliani and his baseless efforts on behalf of President Trump to cast doubt on the veracity of the 2020 presidential election and, after the votes were cast, to overturn its legitimate results.
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Wishing Justice Ginsburg a speedy recovery and return to the Court.
JUST IN: Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg hospitalized after breaking three ribs from fall in office trib.al/kbyllFL
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Why it’s time to drop bar exams for prospective lawyers - The Washington Post washingtonpost.com/education…
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As the nation’s largest voluntary state bar association, NYSBA has a responsibility to defend and protect the rule of law.
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"Violent crime swelled an average of 13-15% in states that weakened their concealed carry permit standards, according to Giffords Law Center [Study: is.gd/7IugnQ]
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As widely reported, these efforts included the commencement and prosecution of court actions in multiple states without any evidentiary basis whatsoever. In each and every instance, these actions were appropriately dismissed by the courts in which they were brought.
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Thankfully, Congress overcame this assault and fulfilled its constitutional responsibility in certifying the Biden-Harris victory. However, we must address the root cause of this abhorrent incident, the blame for which lies first and foremost with President Donald Trump.
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Hours before the angry mob stormed the Capitol walls, Trump’s personal attorney, Rudolph Giuliani, addressed a crowd of thousands at the White House, reiterating baseless claims of widespread election fraud in the presidential election and the Georgia U.S. Senate runoffs.
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Happy #BeKindtoLawyersDay! Show the lawyers in your life some extra appreciation and kindness today.
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“Justice Troutman brings to the Court of Appeals invaluable experience as a prosecutor, trial court judge and appellate justice,” said T. Andrew Brown, president of the New York State Bar Association.
nysba.org/justice-shirley-tr…
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To clarify, NYSBA is a voluntary membership org. We have no statutory or regulatory role relating to the certification or discipline of attorneys in NYS. In NY, these matters are handled by the NYS Unified Court System & the Office of Court Administration courts.state.ny.us
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BREAKING!
On July 16, 2020, the Board of Law Examiners made the difficult decision to cancel the September 9-10 administration of the bar examination in New York.
nycourts.gov/ctapps/index.ht…
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Our featured guest at the Annual Meeting Judicial Luncheon is Preet Bharara. New this year, any NYSBA member can register for the January 18th event: nysba.org/am2019/
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We are aware. Mr. Schlossberg is not a current member of our voluntary association. We also do not handle attorney discipline. The court system does: nycourts.gov/attorneys/griev…
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The organization’s bylaws require that no member can advocate “the overthrow of the government,” according to the statement.
Giuliani hit with disbarment complaint, faces possible expulsion from New York lawyers association wapo.st/3nHtvFS
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Mr. Schlossberg is not a current member of our voluntary association. We also do not handle attorney discipline. The court system does: nycourts.gov/attorneys/griev…
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"We cannot stand idly by and allow those intent on rending the fabric of our democracy to go unchecked," the bar association said in a statement on Monday.
npr.org/sections/congress-el…
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This 10/10 is speaking now on our @NYSBACLE!
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Research published in July 2020 Justice Quarterly found that laws allowing citizens to carry guns in public were tied to a rise in gun violence and the higher a state’s gun-ownership rate, the more likely a mass shooting is to occur."
Full Statement below
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In a prepared statement, @nysbapresident said that his decision to begin the inquiry was prompted by hundreds of complaints the group had received about Mr. Giuliani’s central role in Mr. Trump’s attempts to overthrow the results of the election.
nytimes.com/2021/01/11/us/th…
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Read our most recent article, "In Accepting Gold Medal, Civil Rights Attorney @SIfill_ Implores New York State Bar Association Lawyers To Protect the ‘Boundaries of the Rule of Law’" by Chief Communications Strategist @sndesantis.
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.@nysbapresident: The New York State Bar Association condemns the unseemly effort to remove U.S. Attorney Geoffrey Berman. Politics has no place in the administration of justice, as prosecutorial independence is a fundamental component of our justice system.
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We enjoy being lawyers - we get our livelihood from it - It opens doors for us.
We show up places & we’re treated with respect because we are lawyers.
Let’s make ourselves worthy.”
Click below to read all Presidential Gala evening coverage.
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On #loveyourlawyerday, the best way to spread lawyer cheer is singing loud for all to hear.
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Happy Birthday to Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg! Every year, she meets with our Supreme Court admittees. Last year, she signed “I Dissent” for President Sharon Stern Gerstman’s granddaughter at the ceremony. #notoriousrbg
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How awesome is this? #SCOTUS Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is signing a book for @nysbapresident's granddaughter. #notoriousrbg
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We love and appreciate our lawyer members every day, but there's no day like today, #loveyourlawyerday.
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Just one more day to go #barexam takers. You've got this. #ownthebar
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Push for Diploma Privilege in New York Intensifies as September Exam Looms at.law.com/esR1kF?cmp=share_… via @NYLawJournal
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Bragg spoke of his experience in the @NewYorkStateAG office working on a team that investigated the improper use of charitable funds by the Trump Foundation and said of this current investigation “We will go where the facts take us. Nothing more - Nothing less, that’s the job.”
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We love our lawyers because they are committed to truth and justice. #LoveYourLawyerDay nitter.app/NYSBA/status/662378558…
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For the first time, judges are holding trials over Zoom, the online video-conference service, and attorneys are questioning witnesses or making oral arguments by phone. Defendants are pleading guilty without ever entering a courtroom. wsj.com/articles/coronavirus…
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"This decision is historic for NYSBA, and we have not made it lightly. We cannot stand idly by and allow those intent on rending the fabric of our democracy to go unchecked," NYSBA said in a statement.
cnn.com/2021/01/11/politics/…
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.@andersoncooper: Bar associations have more teeth than senators from Florida.
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Hi,
To clarify, in New York, the conduct of attorneys is governed by the Appellate Divisions of State Supreme Court and the Grievance Committees appointed by the respective Appellate Division. We are a voluntary organization.
More info: ww2.nycourts.gov/attorneys/g…
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Mr. Schlossberg is not a current member of our voluntary association. We also do not handle attorney discipline in NY. The court system does: nycourts.gov/attorneys/griev…
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In a major victory for NYSBA, mental health-related questions have been removed from the state bar application effective immediately. The announcement was made today by Chief Judge Janet DiFiore during her State of the Judiciary address.
nysba.org/News/NYSBA_Succeed…
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There are many people who think that cameras in the courtrooms threaten the right to a fair trail due to adverse publicity. Others believe that cameras in the courtroom help deter crime. What are your thoughts? Should New York allow cameras in its courtrooms?
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NYSBA is a voluntary membership organization: We have no statutory or regulatory role relating to the certification or discipline of attorneys in NYS. In NY, these matters are handled by the NYS Unified Court System & the Office of Court Administration courts.state.ny.us
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Just to clarify, NYSBA has no statutory or regulatory role relating to the certification or discipline of attorneys in New York State. The courts handle that.
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We love our lawyers every day at NYSBA. Today is National #loveyourlawyerday. If you love your lawyer, sing it loud for all to hear!
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For anyone taking the #barexam this week, we are rooting for you now and for the rest of your legal career. You’ve got this.
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Congrats to @ColumbiaLaw Prof. Elora Mukherjee on being named the 2020 Root/Stimson Award recipient.
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Congratulations to all of our Newly Admitted Attorneys who just received their right to practice law in New York State!
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🚨 @WarningsMiranda is back 🚨
We celebrate the return of @MLB by talking with @meiselasb about the @astros cheating scandal, @Kaepernick7 and @MeidasTouch.
Listen on @ApplePodcasts & @spotifypodcasts
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We love these feeds and you will too: @TheFlaBar @ABABarServices @NCBAorg @scbar @ABAesq @IndianaStateBar @ChicagoBarAssoc @osba @WAStateBar @StateBarofGA @statebaroftexas @AlabamaStateBar @StateBarofWI @ISBAlawyer
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