Lawyers

State Bar Fee on the Rise: Lawyers to Face $553 Annual Licensing Cost in 2020

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In a recent decision that will impact legal professionals across the state, legislators have approved an increment in the annual licensing fees for practicing attorneys. By 2025, lawyers can expect to pay $553 for their annual licenses, following a $88 increase. This decision materialized during the latest deliberations held by the Senate Judiciary Committee this Tuesday. The resolution to raise fees comes after much negotiation between lawmakers and bar trustees. Originally, bar officials had proposed a $125 increase, aiming predominantly to address salary increments for bar employees amidst rising operational costs. Lawmakers had initially countered … Read more

Rudy Giuliani Disbarred in New York for Efforts to Overturn 2020 Election, Joins List of Trump Lawyers Facing Legal Repercussions

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NEW YORK — Rudy Giuliani, the former attorney for ex-President Donald Trump and once the mayor of New York City, was formally disbarred in New York state on Monday. His disbarment follows a series of professional misconduct accusations related to his efforts to challenge the 2020 presidential election results. This ruling underscores a growing trend of legal repercussions for attorneys who engaged in attempts to overturn the election. The New York appeals panel that issued the ruling described Giuliani’s conduct as gravely serious, noting his intentional spreading of falsehoods about the election process. His disbarment … Read more

Shaping the Future: Next-Gen Lawyers Discuss Essential Skills for a Rapidly Evolving Legal Landscape

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In the evolving landscape of global law, young associates at BLG, a renowned legal firm, shared their insights on the essential attributes that future lawyers must cultivate to thrive. As the legal sector rapidly adapresses the demands posed by technological advancement, cultural diversity, and international commerce, these emerging legal professionals pinpoint the skills that will define the next generation of successful lawyers. Sinem Ersoy, an associate in Corporate and Capital Markets at BLG’s Calgary office, emphasized the importance of cross-cultural competence. According to Ersoy, understanding diverse cultural norms, customs, and legal systems is critical for … Read more

New York Appeals Court Denies Trump’s Lawyers’ Attempt to Delay Hush Money Trial for Third Straight Day

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NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump’s first criminal trial is set to begin on Monday after a New York appeals court rejected his lawyers’ attempt to delay the proceedings for a third day. The former president’s legal team had sought to halt the trial indefinitely while they challenged the trial judge and several pretrial rulings that they argue have hindered Trump’s defense. During an emergency hearing held in a court basement lobby on Wednesday, Trump’s lawyer Emil Bove argued that the restrictions in place could not operate constitutionally in a trial environment. Bove emphasized the … Read more