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Fifth Circuit Strikes OFAC’s Ability to Block Cryptocurrency Transactions

In a decision that has largely flown under the radar, on November 26, 2024, the Fifth Circuit issued a ruling that largely strips OFAC's ability to block cryptocurrency transactions that the Circuit all but conceded were being used by North Korea and Russia for illegal purposes, including arms purchases and sanctions evasion.

Date Posted: January 17, 2025

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A Discussion on the Trust in Justice Project: A NYCLA Amicus Curiae Live/Streaming Podcast Event

Richard Gabriel, an architect of trial science and president of Decision Analysis, will present the findings of a comprehensive national survey which measures the public’s trust and confidence in our justice system at an in-person/streaming episode of NYCLA’s Amicus Curiae – Candidly Speaking with Host Dan Wiig podcast on January 22 at 6:00 PM

Date Posted: January 15, 2025

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New York County Lawyers Association Officers’ Statement: NYCLA is Pleased to Congratulate Judge Austin D’Souza

NYCLA is pleased to congratulate our board member and friend Judge Austin D'Souza for his appointment as Supervising Judge for the Civil Court in New York County. The Office of Court Administration announced his appointment on January 6.

Date Posted: January 08, 2025

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New York County Lawyers Association Issues Statement on President-Elect Trump’s Baseless Attacks on Courts

The New York County Lawyers Association calls on President-elect Donald Trump to desist from making baseless verbal attacks on judges and court decisions. These attacks by an elected official seriously threaten judicial independence and the rule of law and have no place in our society. NYCLA also calls on lawyers to refrain from baselessly attacking judges and court decisions in violation of lawyers’ ethical obligations not to knowingly advance frivolous claims or contentions or to engage in conduct that is intended to disrupt the tribunal.

Date Posted: January 06, 2025

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NYCLA Officers’ Statement: NYCLA is Pleased to Note the Diversity Decision in the Naval Academy Case

NYCLA is pleased to note the District Court's December 6 decision in the Naval Academy admissions case, which upheld the Academy's admissions criteria that include consideration of an applicant's race, without being a rigid quota.

Date Posted: January 02, 2025

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Placing Limits on Judicial Speech: The Disciplinary Case Against Judge Ponsor

On May 24, 2024, Judge Ponsor, who sits in the District of Massachusetts, published an essay in the New York Times entitled “A Federal Judge Wonders: How Could Alito Have Been So Foolish?” The essay addressed the flying of an upside-down American flag and an Appeal to Heaven flag outside homes Justice Alito owns.

Date Posted: January 02, 2025

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First Department Attorneys Facing Possible Suspension for Failing to Register

Approximately 1,430 attorneys are at risk for suspension for failing to register and pay the $375 licensing fee. A...

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New York Latest to Adopt NextGen Bar Exam

New York will continue to administer a second, New York-specific component in addition to the exam.

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10 Jan 1877816852136464445

Are you up to date on the latest developments regarding NY civil practice and procedures? Find out at our CPLR Update 2025. https://www.nycla.org/course/cplr-update-2025-cle011325/
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NYCLA is pleased to congratulate our board member and friend Judge Austin D’Souza for his appointment as Supervising Judge for the Civil Court in New York County. The Office of Court Administration announced his appointment on January 6. https://www.nycla.org/resource/statement-letter/new-york-county-lawyers-association-officers-statement-nycla-is-pleased-to-congratulate-judge-austin-dsouza/

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Join us on Jan. 22nd 6PM for a panel discussion with leaders of the NY legal community as we seek to understand & address the declining trust in America's legal institutions. https://www.nycla.org/course/amicus-curiae-candidly-speaking-a-discussion-on-the-trust-in-government-project-cle012224/ #TrustInJustice #NYCLA