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New York City Council members urge city to increase legal services funding

JURIST

A majority of New York City Council members on Monday sent a letter to Mayor Eric Adams urging him to drastically increase funding for legal aid services in the city. ” The letter, authored by Councilperson Shaun Abreu, a former tenant rights attorney, referenced several issues facing legal services in the city. .”

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New York Officials Testify On Various Public Safety Priorities On ‘Tin Cup Day’

The Crime Report

Mayors, government officials and leaders across the state of New York gathered in Albany on Wednesday for what is colloquially known as “Tin Cup Day,” making their cases for budget increases and specific allocations as the legislature prepares to negotiate the Governor’s proposed budget.

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Ethics opinion gives NY attorneys green light to advise on, partake in cannabis

ABA Journal

The New York State Bar Association has announced in an ethics opinion that lawyers may provide legal services to clients in compliance with the state’s…

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Morning Docket: 11.08.23

Above The Law

Law360 ] * Wachtell names new leadership. LegalCheek ] * NY puts off looking into proposals that could allow non-attorneys to provide some legal services to cover justice gap. [ New York Law Journal ] * WeWork hoping to use bankruptcy law to storm back for the hybrid work world.

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Pro Bono Net and Legal Aid Groups Partner To Launch Eviction Resource For N.Y. Tenants

LawSites

At a time when many are predicting a tsunami of eviction cases resulting from the pandemic, the organization Pro Bono Net , in collaboration with several legal aid organizations, has launched TenantHelpNY.org , an online resource designed to help tenants in New York understand their housing rights.

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Estrin Legal Staffing Executives In the News!

The Estrin Report

Aside from the lawyers associated with the disbanding Daugherty Lordan LLP who are actively seeking new positions, legal recruiters in the market suggest that attorneys from Lewis Brisbois are also actively exploring alternative opportunities to distance themselves from the situation. 23, 130 partners and 148 associates.

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Cuomo Faces Federal Sexual Harassment Probe

The Crime Report

Department of Justice is investigating sexual harassment claims made against former New York Gov. A contract has been approved by New York officials for legal services to assist the current governor’s office in responding to multiple state and federal investigations into the Cuomo administration’s affairs.