Thursday, March 31, 2016

Recommendations for financial institutions on preventing and responding to elder financial exploitation

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has issued recommendations for banks and credit unions on how they can help protect senior citizen...
Monday, March 28, 2016

The Youthful Offender Domestic Violence Court: A Collaborative Approach to Teen Dating Violence within the Criminal Justice System

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New York State prosecutors and other groups will be hosting a webinar discussing the Youthful Offender Domestic Violence Court (YODVC), a co...
Thursday, March 24, 2016

Schuyler County Courthouse Closed Friday March 25

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The Schuyler County Courthouse will be closed on Friday March 25. In case of emergency, please contact Chemung County Courts .
Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Department of Justice issues guidance to courts on jail for nonpayment of fines or fees.

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The U.S. Department of Justice has issued a guidance letter on practices around the country related to the assessment and enforcement of fi...
Sunday, March 20, 2016

Faith-Based Perspectives on Advancing Women's Equality: From Oppression to Empowerment

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Cornell Law School’s Christian Legal Society, the Avon Global Center for Women and Justice, and the Jewish Law Students Association are pres...
Friday, March 18, 2016

March 18 is National Public Defense Day

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Friday (March 18) is the first national Public Defense Day and the 53rd anniversary of Gideon v Wainwright . Public Defense Day highlights ...
Wednesday, March 16, 2016

Reminder: Residential brush burning is prohibited in NY through May 14

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The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) reminds New Yorkers that with warming temperatures and dry conditions, residential brush...
Sunday, March 13, 2016

2016 Public Utility Law Institute | April 7, 2016

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The New York State Bar Association will be sponsoring this full-day institute to stay up to date on current topics in public utility law. Di...
Friday, March 11, 2016

Be Alert to Tax Season Cyber Scams

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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has reported a surge of scams including phishing emails and vishing (voice phishing) calls. Examples inc...
Wednesday, March 9, 2016

New York releases top ten consumer frauds of 2015

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New York State officials have released a list of the top ten consumer fraud complaints received by the Attorney General’s Office in 2015 to...