#Brooklyn Bar Association

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Brooklyn Eagle
3 months ago
Law

Brooklyn Bar Association CLE tackles Rule 8.4 and attorney discipline

The roundtable discussion focused on Rule 8.4, which mandates attorneys to avoid conduct that reflects negatively on their fitness as lawyers.
The New York State Bar Association adopted Rule 8.4 in 2022, leading to disciplinary actions in various cases. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
5 months ago
Law

Brooklyn Bar Association sheds light on special education law and OATH's role

The Brooklyn Bar Association hosted a seminar on special education law and practice.
The seminar covered federal and state special education regulations, including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Key discussions focused on the city's obligation to provide a 'Free Appropriate Public Education' (FAPE) for students with disabilities. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
5 months ago
Law

Brooklyn Bar Association hosts seminar on the life and legacy of the borough's own supreme court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg

The Brooklyn Bar Association held a seminar honoring Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and her impact on gender equality and civil liberties.
The seminar delved into Ginsburg's legal career, including her work with the Women's Rights Project of the ACLU.
Rudy Carmenaty, deputy commissioner of the Nassau County Department of Social Service, spoke at the seminar. [ more ]
Brooklyn Paper
5 months ago
Brooklyn

'Truly an exciting night'; Brooklyn Bar Association hosts annual awards dinner at El Caribe * Brooklyn Paper

The Brooklyn Bar Association held its annual award dinner, celebrating the work of attorneys and judges in the borough.
Two awards were given to distinguished members of the law community: the President's Award to attorney Howard Fensterman and the Distinguished Judicial Service Award to Hon. Sylvia Hinds-Radix. [ more ]
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