New York courts commemorate 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks

On Monday, September 11, 2023, the Unified Court System will observe the 22nd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. The commemoration will honor those who responded, including a tribute to Captain William Harry Thompson, Sergeant Thomas Jurgens, and Sergeant Mitchell Wallace.

Justice Task Force Report on attorney responsibility in criminal cases released

The New York State Justice Task Force has released a report on attorney responsibility in criminal cases.

The Task Force recommendations are grouped into eight categories: Use of the Term Misconduct; Encouraging Reporting of Attorney Misconduct; Grievance Process; Data Collection and Statistics; Role of Judiciary in Making Referrals; Training; Order Regarding Disclosure Obligations for Prosecutors; and Order Regarding Obligations for Defense Attorneys. Some of the sppecific recommendations relate to:

• Use of the Term Misconduct;
• Encouraging Reporting of Attorney Misconduct;
• Orders Regarding Disclosure Obligations for Prosecutors;
• Orders Regarding Obligations for Defense Attorneys.

The complete report can be found here.