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President's Message as printed in The Daily Record
County Public Defender a Necessary Position
by Bryan D. Hetherington
January 12, 2012
This week the Monroe County Legislator decided to reappoint Monroe County Public Defender Tim Donaher. This was a very important decision for our community.
President's Message as printed in The Daily Record
Serving on Foundation Board a highlight of job
by Bryan D. Hetherington
December 8, 2011
One of the nicest responsibilities of being president of the Monroe County Bar Association is the opportunity to serve as a member of the Board of Directors of the Foundation of the Monroe County Bar.
President's Message as printed in The Daily Record
Remembering our departed colleagues, friends
by Bryan D. Hetherington
November 10, 2011
Last Friday, the Monroe County Bar Association conducted its annual memorial service for attorneys who had passed away over the last year.
President's Message as printed in The Daily Record
Younger Lawyers Continue Tradition of Giving Back
by Bryan D. Hetherington
October 13, 2011
Attorneys have a long history of giving back to the community, both through pro bono work and other types of community service. Indeed, I do not believe that any other profession contributes nearly as much uncompensated time to benefit the community as we contribute.
President's Message as printed in The Daily Record
MCBA: Collaboration helps us all work together
by Bryan D. Hetherington
September 8, 2011
The Monroe County Bar Association has been asked to testify before Chief Judge Lippman's Task Force to Expand Access to Civil Legal Services about how collaboration among the association, the Foundation of the Monroe County Bar, and the civil legal services providers has expanded access to justice while lowering costs.
Help your clients' advance directives go with them anywhere
by Amy Warner, Esq., Rochester RHIO
September 12, 2011
As you prepare wills for your clients, they may want to know how they can ensure that their end-of-life health care wishes are followed.
RHIO Advance Directives Upload Directions
President's Message as printed in The Daily Record
Justice under threat: How we can respond
by Bryan D. Hetherington
August 11, 2011
At the ABA midyear meeting last week there was much discussion about threats to the justice system and our profession's obligation to respond. The 2012 law day theme will be "No Courts, No Justice, No Freedom."
As printed in The Daily Record
Let's Keep Raising the Bar!
by Elizabeth Wolford
August 15, 2011
The Foundation of the Monroe County Bar's 2011 Raise the Bar Annual Appeal is off to a great start! To date, we have raised more than $21,000 but we still have a ways to go to reach our goal of $40,000 before the end of September. So please, help us Raise the Bar and donate to the Annual Appeal today.
ABA Bar Leader: Changes
Summer 2011
Featuring Bryan Hetherington and Mary Loewenguth
President's Message as printed in The Daily Record
Looking to the year ahead for the MCBA
By Bryan D. Hetherington
July 14, 2011
This is my inaugural column as president of the Monroe
County Bar Association. I would like begin by taking stock of
where we are, then talk about what is coming this year, and
finally ask for your help in one area as we move forward.
President's Message as printed in The Daily Record
Why the MCBA Supports Marriage Equality
June 16, 2011
The Monroe County Bar Association board of trustees recently voted overwhelmingly to join the New York State Bar and 20 other bar associations across the state in urging the state legislature to pass marriage equality legislation providing same-sex couples the legal benefits and responsibilities of marriage.
Use Merit-Based Process to Pick Public Defender
By Susan Schultz Laluk and Bryan D. Hetherington
In 1961, five dollars in change and a few bottles of beer were stolen from a pool hall. Clarence Gideon was arrested and charged with a felony. His request for a court-appointed attorney was denied, so he defended himself and was convicted.
Help your Clients Communicate their Health Care Decisions
by Amy S. Warner, Esq., MBA Privacy Officer, Rochester RHIO
Through a new capability of the Rochester RHIO, you can help your clients make their end of life preferences available to their doctors, whenever and wherever they are needed.
President's Message as printed in The Daily Record
Equal justice under the law for all
May 12, 2011
By Susan Schultz Laluk
In 1961, five dollars in change and a few bottles of beer were stolen from a pool hall. By the allegations of one witness, Clarence Earl Gideon was arrested and charged with a combination of offenses that constituted a felony under Florida law. He could not afford a lawyer...
President's Message as printed in The Daily Record
Expect more than others think is possible
April 14, 2011
By Susan Schultz Laluk
I am thrilled to be able to report that we not only exceeded our membership financial goal this year, we surpassed 2,000 members for the first time in several years.
Recent Fraudulent Check Scheme Unveiled
by Paul Leclair, Leclair Korona Giordano Cole LLP
Our firm was recently the target of a very sophisticated, but unsuccessful, fraudulent check scheme. Practicing attorneys should be warned.
Book Review: Commercial Litigation in New York State
by David M. Schraver, Esq., Nixon Peabody LLP
The multi-volume treatise, Commercial Litigation in New York State Courts first appeared in 1995 with a Second Edition in 2005.
President's Message as printed in the Daily Record
MCBA: Busy going from great to greater
March 10, 2011
by Susan Schultz Laluk
Not only are busy people often successful, the same is also true for many organizations, including the Monroe County Bar Association.
Recent Ethics Opinions Raise Concerns about Social Media
by James T. Townsend, Esq., MCBA Ethics Committee Chair
The use of Facebook, Myspace, LinkedIn, Twitter, and other social media has drawn much attention recently because of its informality and the liberally-granted permissions to become friends.
Condominiums and Pets
by Paula Lapin, Fix Spindelman Brovitz & Goldman, P.C.
Who among us can resist an adorable puppy? Evidently, lots of condominium associations. Even if your practice does not include condominiums, homeowners' associations or real estate in general, you probably have clients who live in such common interest communities or you may live in one yourself. Therefore, you may wish to be aware of certain key facts in this area.
President's Message as printed in The Daily Record
Better than a root canal, and on your own computer
January 13, 2011
by Susan Schultz Laluk
Root Canals. Political Robo-Calls. Mandatory Continuing
Legal Education. It has been over 13 years since New York
attorneys have been required to meet minimum CLE requirements
in order to maintain their right to practice law in New
York state, and some attorneys find the mandate as painful as
the proverbial root canal. But it doesn’t need to be.
President's Message as printed in The Daily Record
Pre-trial services save money for taxpayers
December 8, 2010
by Susan Schultz Laluk
Pre-Trial Service Corporation of the Monroe County Bar Association has been around since 1970 when it was formed in response to the bail reform movement. Being a non-litigator and non-criminal attorney, I have to admit that I knew very little about the program until recently. That changed last week after I learned about the proposed Monroe County budget cut of 26 percent to PTSC’s funding, which will severely impact PTSC’s programs.
President's Message as printed in The Daily Record
Why do we do it?
November 10, 2010
by Susan Schultz Laluk
During the first four months of my term as president of the Monroe County Bar Association, no issue has taken up more time or generated more controversy than the MCBA’s evaluation of judicial candidates. Our process has been criticized through the years as gender biased, racially biased and politically biased. Individual members of the committee have been accused of personal animus. People supportive of candidates who do poorly in the survey think we should not use a survey. People supportive of candidates who do well in the survey implore us to publish the raw survey results and abolish the rest of the process.
President’s Message as printed in The Daily Record
The MCBA: What’s in it for our community?
October 13, 2010
by Susan Schultz Laluk
In my column last month, “What’s in it for you?” I addressed the many ways in which the Monroe County Bar Association can assist and provide services to its members.I’d like to turn the tables this month and examine the ways in which Greater Rochester attorneys can assist the MCBA, our legal community and the Rochester community in general.
President's Message as printed in The Daily Record
The MCBA: What’s in it for you?
September 9, 2010
by Susan Schultz Laluk
At the Monroe County Bar Association, we are always questioning how can we better fulfill our mission? How can we serve you, our members, more effectively? How can we have a more positive impact on the legal community?
We recently conducted a survey of our members and asked you a lot of questions, too. We asked about CLE and pro bono and technology. About which member benefits were the most important to you, and why you join and remain an MCBA member.
President's Message as printed in The Daily Record
Special committee will review candidate evaluation process
August 12, 2010
by Susan Schultz Laluk
One of the pleasures of serving as president of the Monroe County Bar Association is the chance to network with officers and executives from bar associations throughout the country. It is a wonderful opportunity to share ideas, and it is especially gratifying to discover how well regarded the MCBA is by other bar associations.
President's Message as printed in The Daily Record
A new bar year begins
July 8, 2010
by Susan Schultz Laluk
About a month ago, I had lunch with several of the former women presidents of the Monroe County Bar Association. They gave me lots of helpful advice, and since we had Chinese food, we ended our meal by reading fortune cookies, and each of the fortunes provided additional advice.
President's Message as printed in The Daily Record
MCBA supports members and the community
June 10, 2010
by Harold A. Kurland
Recent activities of the Monroe County Bar Association confirm the MCBA plays an important role for its members, the profession generally, and the larger community in which our members practice.
President's Message as printed in The Daily Record
MCBA committed to diversity
May 13, 2010
by Harold A. Kurland
The Monroe County Bar Association’s commitment to diversity runs deep. MCBA support for helping to increase the diversity of the legal profession in the area extends well beyond the Rochester Legal Diversity Clerkship Program — the MCBA’s best-known diversity program — and also includes representation and action at the national level, work with employers, support of speakers, and efforts to improve retention.
President's Message as printed in The Daily Record
E-filing is Coming to State Court
April 8, 2010
by Harold A. Kurland
Electronic filing — e-filing — is being considered for increased use in state courts in Monroe County. E-filing promises to bring substantial improvements to how court papers are handled in civil cases, saving lawyers and their clients money and time, while also improving public access.
President's Message as printed in The Daily Record
Ensure equal justice for all
March 11, 2010
by Harold A. Kurland
The American legal system depends on several core principles.Those include equal justice for all, the adversarial system of justice and an impartial judiciary.
President's Message as printed in The Daily Record
Diversity Clerkship Program finding success
February 11, 2010
by Harold A. Kurland
The Rochester Legal Diversity Clerkship Program, now in its sixth year, provides a paid work experience for law students who have completed their first year of law school.
Renzi, DeMarco sworn
As printed in The Daily Record
December 22, 2009
by Elizabeth Stull
Seventh Judicial District Judge Thomas Van Strydonck served as master of ceremonies Monday afternoon, when the oath of office was administered to New York State Supreme Court Justice Alexander R. Renzi and Monroe County Judge John L. DeMarco.
Lovely Warren, Elaine Spaull to lead Rochester City Council
As printed in the Democrat & Chronicle
December 16, 2009
by Brian Sharp, Staff Writer
Rochester City Council has selected its youngest-ever president in Lovely Warren and City Council member Elaine Spaull as vice president.
President's Message as printed in The Daily Record
What's next for the Telesca Center?
December 10, 2009
by Harold A. Kurland
Now that the Telesca Center for Justice sign has been lit, and
the Partnership for Equal Justice solicitations are winding down,
what is next?
Brooks names deputy and county attorney
As printed in The Daily Record
December 4, 2009
News Briefs
Monroe County Executive Maggie Brooks announced the appointment of Daniel M. DeLaus, Jr. as deputy county executive and William K. Taylor as county attorney.
President's Message as printed in The Daily Record
Limit judicial campaign advertising
November 12, 2009
by Harold A. Kurland
Recent political advertisements critical of a judicial candidate’s prior decision raise important questions about judicial independence and the role of advertising in judicial campaigns, particularly when it comes to ads not directly sponsored
by the judicial candidates.
President's Message as printed in The Daily Record
Realization of a Dream: The Telesca Center for Justice
October 8, 2009
by Harold A. Kurland
The Hon. Michael A. Telesca Center for Justice has become a reality. It is now functioning as a unique partnership among the Monroe County Bar Association and its Rubin Center for Education, the Foundation of the Monroe County Bar and four legal services providers: The Legal Aid Society, Empire Justice Center, Monroe County Legal Assistance Center and the Volunteer Legal Services Project. The legal services providers, the MCBA, and the foundation now work together, side-by-side, to serve justice.
President's Message as printed in The Daily Record
Dispelling Myths About MCBA-Sponsored CLE
September 10, 2009
by Harold A. Kurland
Monroe County Bar Association members and others who note the extensive array of MCBA-sponsored continuing legal education programs occasionally question why the MCBA places so much emphasis on CLE. The answer to that question is straightforward: MCBA members want locally-produced and presented CLE programs, and it is part of the core mission of the MCBA to provide such programs.
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