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Hours – 1.0 / Professional Practice
This presentation will focus on the cyber crime threat landscape over the past year, from the perspective of a local prosecutor’s office. The topics and trends covered will include busines … READ MORE

Hours – 1.0 / Professional Practice
This presentation will focus on the cyber crime threat landscape over the past year, from the perspective of a local prosecutor’s office. The topics and trends covered will include business email compromise fraud; fraud involving cryptocurrencies, including ransomware and account takeovers; and trafficking of personal identifying information online.
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Hours – 1.0 / Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias
This program will address Diversity, Equity and Inclusion by examining federal and New York State laws as they apply to employment, as well as businesses and their customers in our society. … READ MORE

Hours – 1.0 / Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias
This program will address Diversity, Equity and Inclusion by examining federal and New York State laws as they apply to employment, as well as businesses and their customers in our society. The program materials will discuss several of the United States Supreme Court's 2020 landmark cases, examine how diversity and inclusion efforts are moving forward in 2021, and also evaluate certain areas where efforts still fall short.
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Hours – 1.5 / Professional Practice
Prenuptial agreements are becoming ever more popular even as most people recognize that a prenup often hurts the relationship and can even cause its very destruction. In many instances a pre … READ MORE

Hours – 1.5 / Professional Practice
Prenuptial agreements are becoming ever more popular even as most people recognize that a prenup often hurts the relationship and can even cause its very destruction. In many instances a prenup in New York accomplishes nothing, so there is no reason to incur its serious risks. Yet, in other instances, a prenup might actually be needed. In this presentation, the speaker will discuss when a prenup is not necessary and when it is, the harms a typical prenup causes, and how to prepare and negotiate one so that it improves, rather than harms, the betrotheds’ relationship.
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Hours – 1.5 / Skills
There are over 35,000 collateral consequences to the criminal conviction throughout the United States. They can range from voting and housing restrictions, denial of bank loans, and employme … READ MORE

Hours – 1.5 / Skills
There are over 35,000 collateral consequences to the criminal conviction throughout the United States. They can range from voting and housing restrictions, denial of bank loans, and employment and educational license denial. Despite these ongoing issues, many practitioners fail to appreciate the great work that can be done in the post-conviction arena to help their clients move forward in their lives. This CLE will look at the overall picture of collateral consequences, explore the obligations under Kentucky v. Padilla, and review the various types of post-conviction relief that is instrumental in helping post-conviction clients achieve their goals, particularly certificates of relief from civil disabilities, certificates of good conduct, and sealing motions. Attendants will get a thorough review of each type of relief available, including the forms and tips on enhancing their clients’ applications.
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Hours – 1.5 / Professional Practice
As accusations and allegations of sexual harassment continue to make headlines, employers, educators, attorneys, and courts must answer a fundamental question, What IS sexual harassment, any … READ MORE

Hours – 1.5 / Professional Practice
As accusations and allegations of sexual harassment continue to make headlines, employers, educators, attorneys, and courts must answer a fundamental question, What IS sexual harassment, anyway? This program offers an overview of the changing landscape of sexual harassment law, focusing on current, often conflicting, legal standards imposed by recent changes to both state and federal law: the New York Human Rights Law (Executive Law §§ 290 et seq.), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 USC §§ 2000e et seq.; 29 CFR Part 1601), and, most controversially, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 USC §§ 1681 et seq.; 34 CFR Part 106), recently implemented regulations which explicitly apply to employment in specific contexts. Thorough jurisprudence has been applied to only one of these statutes in their current iterations, leaving litigants and policy-makers and litigators with questions that remain to be explored.
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Hours – 1.0 / Professional Practice
Legislation concerning surrogacy, with the support of WBASNY, was finally passed in New York, making gestational surrogacy legal as of February 15, 2021. This program provides an overview of … READ MORE

Hours – 1.0 / Professional Practice
Legislation concerning surrogacy, with the support of WBASNY, was finally passed in New York, making gestational surrogacy legal as of February 15, 2021. This program provides an overview of the new surrogacy law, and the requirements of a Gestational Carrier Agreement. The program will also address how intended parents, surrogates and the children born through assisted reproduction technology are impacted from a psychological perspective. Additionally, the program will exhibit a mock interview between an attorney and an intended parent, and address the everyday practices surrounding surrogacy.
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Hours – 1.0 / Practice Management
This presentation is designed to help employers navigate the world of “accommodations” – traditional and new – made complex by a global pandemic and administrative guidance that seem … READ MORE

Hours – 1.0 / Practice Management
This presentation is designed to help employers navigate the world of “accommodations” – traditional and new – made complex by a global pandemic and administrative guidance that seems to change from one day to the next. The speaker will address the resurgence of traditional accommodation requests under the ADA and requests made under NY leave laws, along with the increase in nontraditional “accommodation” requests not necessarily covered or well explained by the current legal framework.
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Hours – 1.0 / Professional Practice
During the past two decades, the concept of parenthood has been dramatically redefined. Shared custody has been normalized. Gender roles are in flux, but also evolving are assisted reproduct … READ MORE

Hours – 1.0 / Professional Practice
During the past two decades, the concept of parenthood has been dramatically redefined. Shared custody has been normalized. Gender roles are in flux, but also evolving are assisted reproductive technologies and laws addressing parenting options and reproductive rights. Fertility treatments are becoming increasingly popular, destigmatized and more widely accepted, and increasingly, covered by insurance. LGBTQ couples and single parents have contributed to the demand. All of these modern parenthood options are creating a new frontier in family law. Legal complications abound when it comes to parental rights and child custody, especially in the absence of a written agreement between the parents.
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Hours – 1.0 / Ethics/Professionalism
A panel discussion of professional and personal challenges faced during the pandemic as at … READ MORE

Hours – 1.0 / Ethics/Professionalism
A panel discussion of professional and personal challenges faced during the pandemic as attorneys, coping strategies implemented and lessons learned going forward. Discussion of attorney ethical and professional responsibility considerations.
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Hours – 1.0 / Practice Management
Learn how to minimize your work related stress by organizing your practice to effectively use your time, meet deadlines and maintain communication with your clients, opposing counsel and the … READ MORE

Hours – 1.0 / Practice Management
Learn how to minimize your work related stress by organizing your practice to effectively use your time, meet deadlines and maintain communication with your clients, opposing counsel and the Courts.
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Hours – 1.0 / Professional Practice
What is the Right of Election? How Does Separation and Divorce Affect the Right of Election? ow to Spot Additional Value for Your Clients … READ MORE

Hours – 1.0 / Professional Practice
What is the Right of Election? How Does Separation and Divorce Affect the Right of Election? ow to Spot Additional Value for Your Clients
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Hours – 1.0 / Professional Practice
This presentation will advise family law professionals of communication technology ordered by the court in high conflict custody and visitation matters. Professionals will learn how they can … READ MORE

Hours – 1.0 / Professional Practice
This presentation will advise family law professionals of communication technology ordered by the court in high conflict custody and visitation matters. Professionals will learn how they can stay informed of co-parent communication through the use of online tools. Each attendee will receive examples of agreements and court orders currently used to specify parent and professional level use of OurFamilyWizard, as well as a full demonstration of the available features.
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Hours – 1.0 / Professional Practice
A basic primer on mechanics’ liens in New York. This program will enable you to understand the types of mechanics’ liens available, necessary content, filing and service requirements, am … READ MORE

Hours – 1.0 / Professional Practice
A basic primer on mechanics’ liens in New York. This program will enable you to understand the types of mechanics’ liens available, necessary content, filing and service requirements, amendments, duration, and extension. It will also address discharge and foreclosure of mechanics’ liens.
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Hours – 1.0 / Professional Practice
Zoning and land use cases are diverse and numerous, and often completely unique to specific circumstances. This CLE is designed to provide general working knowledge of the regulatory framewo … READ MORE

Hours – 1.0 / Professional Practice
Zoning and land use cases are diverse and numerous, and often completely unique to specific circumstances. This CLE is designed to provide general working knowledge of the regulatory framework and practical tips for municipal representation.
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Hours – 2.0 / Skills
Panelists will provide guidance to the Bar on do’s and don’ts when appearing before them based on their experiences. … READ MORE

Hours – 2.0 / Skills
Panelists will provide guidance to the Bar on do’s and don’ts when appearing before them based on their experiences.
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Hours – 1.5 / Skills
What Is Discovery? Discovery can be understood simply as the exchange of information between the parties in the lawsuit, including the exchange of evidence, witnesses and facts about the cas … READ MORE

Hours – 1.5 / Skills
What Is Discovery? Discovery can be understood simply as the exchange of information between the parties in the lawsuit, including the exchange of evidence, witnesses and facts about the case. Discovery enables everyone involved to know the facts and information about the case.
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Hours – 1.5 / Professional Practice
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in the court system converting many matters to a virtual model in a short period of time. This CLE will cover topics in virtual proceedings since March 202 … READ MORE

Hours – 1.5 / Professional Practice
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in the court system converting many matters to a virtual model in a short period of time. This CLE will cover topics in virtual proceedings since March 2020, specifically, protocols and procedures for bench trials and hearings. Judge Porzio will cover the submission of evidence, witness testimony, and virtual decorum. This CLE will also include an ethics component regarding privilege, competence, and professionalism. Lexitas will discuss how to conduct successful depositions in a post-Covid world.
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Hours – 1.0 / Professional Practice
Let the experts in landlord and tenant law give you insight and tips on what to expect and how to navigate through post pandemic residential housing proceedings. … READ MORE

Hours – 1.0 / Professional Practice
Let the experts in landlord and tenant law give you insight and tips on what to expect and how to navigate through post pandemic residential housing proceedings.
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Hours – 1.0 / Practice Management and 1.0 / Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias
Watch this program for a compelling discussion on diversity and bias in the practice of law. Learn how lessons in diversity can help preserve our mental health and influence the atmosphere f … READ MORE

Hours – 1.0 / Practice Management and 1.0 / Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias
Watch this program for a compelling discussion on diversity and bias in the practice of law. Learn how lessons in diversity can help preserve our mental health and influence the atmosphere for those we practice with.
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Hours – 1.0 / Professional Practice
Since the onset of COVID-19 over one year ago, virtual technology has altered procedures. This program will “roadmap” a new Guardianship process from filing to virtual proceedings. … READ MORE

Hours – 1.0 / Professional Practice
Since the onset of COVID-19 over one year ago, virtual technology has altered procedures. This program will “roadmap” a new Guardianship process from filing to virtual proceedings.
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Hours – 1.0 Professional Practice
Tips on Foreclosure Modification paper work, roles of the defense and plaintiff in foreclosures and the foreclosure conference. … READ MORE

Hours – 1.0 Professional Practice
Tips on Foreclosure Modification paper work, roles of the defense and plaintiff in foreclosures and the foreclosure conference.
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Hours – 1.0 / Professional Practice
A basic primer on employment law in New York. This program will discuss the basics of at-will employment; employee versus independent contractor status; noncompetition and restrictive covena … READ MORE

Hours – 1.0 / Professional Practice
A basic primer on employment law in New York. This program will discuss the basics of at-will employment; employee versus independent contractor status; noncompetition and restrictive covenants and wage and hour laws.
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Hours – 0.5 / Ethics/Professionalism / 0.5 Skills
This program focuses on the challenges presented in serving clients virtually and lessons learned during the transition to remote services … READ MORE

Hours – 0.5 / Ethics/Professionalism / 0.5 Skills
This program focuses on the challenges presented in serving clients virtually and lessons learned during the transition to remote services
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Hours – 1.0 / Professional Practice
This CLE will cover topics regarding Special Immigrant Juvenile Status proceedings in Family Court, including Special Findings Orders, evidence, and the best interest of the child. … READ MORE

Hours – 1.0 / Professional Practice
This CLE will cover topics regarding Special Immigrant Juvenile Status proceedings in Family Court, including Special Findings Orders, evidence, and the best interest of the child.
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Hours – 1.0 / Professional Practice
In this one hour CLE program, the speaker will explain a general overview of Statutory Hearings and Notices of Claim against the City of New York. Further, she will discuss different state/c … READ MORE

Hours – 1.0 / Professional Practice
In this one hour CLE program, the speaker will explain a general overview of Statutory Hearings and Notices of Claim against the City of New York. Further, she will discuss different state/city entities, statutes of limitations, physical exam requirements, and updates in the law.
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Hours – 1.5 / Skills
This CLE will show you the skills that enable attorneys to present compelling appeals and achieve the best outcomes for their clients. It will describe effective techniques for analyzing you … READ MORE

Hours – 1.5 / Skills
This CLE will show you the skills that enable attorneys to present compelling appeals and achieve the best outcomes for their clients. It will describe effective techniques for analyzing your case, writing powerful briefs, and making strong oral arguments. It will also address preservation, standards of review, special issues in assigned practice and differences in practicing before the Appellate Division and the Court of Appeals.
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Hours – 1.0 / Ethics/Professionalism
The complexities created by technology in litigation, particularly in the context of eDiscovery, raise the question about the measures a lawyer should take to satisfy the duty of competence … READ MORE

Hours – 1.0 / Ethics/Professionalism
The complexities created by technology in litigation, particularly in the context of eDiscovery, raise the question about the measures a lawyer should take to satisfy the duty of competence and adequately represent the interests of clients in discovery. This program will explore these issues and spotlight ethical standards and practical steps counsel should consider to help clients meet their discovery obligations. Topics covered include: Developing a better grasp of the new sources of electronically stored information subject to preservation and production in litigation, gaining an understanding regarding advanced search methodologies and the role of analytics in eDiscovery and safeguarding client confidences, attorney-client privileged materials, and attorney work product.
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Hours – 1.0 / Professional Practice
Legislation concerning surrogacy, with the support of WBASNY, was finally passed in New York, making gestational surrogacy legal as of February 15, 2021. This program provides an overview of … READ MORE

Hours – 1.0 / Professional Practice
Legislation concerning surrogacy, with the support of WBASNY, was finally passed in New York, making gestational surrogacy legal as of February 15, 2021. This program provides an overview of the new surrogacy law, and how parentage via a Pre-Birth Order is established under the CPSA in NY courts.
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Hours – 1.0 / Ethics/Professionalism
An interactive program on a discussion of the New York Rules of Professional Conduct. Categories will focus on ethical issues, then provide the corresponding “questions.” Topics will include … READ MORE

Hours – 1.0 / Ethics/Professionalism
An interactive program on a discussion of the New York Rules of Professional Conduct. Categories will focus on ethical issues, then provide the corresponding “questions.” Topics will include Conflict of Interest, Maintenance of Bank Accounts, Advertising and Duties to Clients.
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Hours – 1.0 / Ethics/Professionalism
June 23, 2022 marks the Fiftieth Anniversary of Title IX, the groundbreaking Federal Civil Rights Law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in the context of education. Originall … READ MORE

Hours – 1.0 / Ethics/Professionalism
June 23, 2022 marks the Fiftieth Anniversary of Title IX, the groundbreaking Federal Civil Rights Law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in the context of education. Originally enacted with the intention of correcting imbalances between women’s and men’s sports, it has survived many challenges throughout the years, and significantly expanded its reach. This presentation will provide a background to Title IX, analyze its evolution through the Obama and Trump Administrations, and discuss the current crossroads that Title IX faces under Biden’s presidency, including new developing legislation surrounding transgender athletes.
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Hours – 1.5 / Professional Practice
In light of the recent U.S. Supreme Court nomination, this program will focus on women in the highest courts and how they obtained their seats. We will have a jurist from the NYS Court of Ap … READ MORE

Hours – 1.5 / Professional Practice
In light of the recent U.S. Supreme Court nomination, this program will focus on women in the highest courts and how they obtained their seats. We will have a jurist from the NYS Court of Appeals provide an overview of women sitting in the higher courts in both the United States and New York State and its significance. A representative from the Governor’s office will discuss the screening process to attain a higher court seat in New York State and a jurist who recently attained a seat in the Court of Appeals will also discuss her ascension.
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Hours – 1.0 / Professional Practice
A career in law should be meaningful. It should give the attorney a sense of fulfillment. … READ MORE

Hours – 1.0 / Professional Practice
A career in law should be meaningful. It should give the attorney a sense of fulfillment. The last few years have presented challenges to many, including attorneys. If it is becoming apparent that a change in one’s practice, place of employment is desired or even needed, what strategies should be employed so any such transition is beneficial. Making a career change is a serious decision. Having the necessary tools is vital. The information presented will provide knowledge to assist one to embark on a path that will enable one to explore future career options and opportunities.
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Hours – 0.5 / Skills 0.5 Practice Management
This program will provide an overview of New York law as it relates to initial custody and modification of custody proceedings where interstate custody issues arise. The presenters will disc … READ MORE

Hours – 0.5 / Skills 0.5 Practice Management
This program will provide an overview of New York law as it relates to initial custody and modification of custody proceedings where interstate custody issues arise. The presenters will discuss the relevant case law and statutes, as well as address hypothetical cases and application of the law to the fact patterns.
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Hours – 1.0 / Professional Practice, 1.0 Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias
Panelists will provide will provide a brief history of the shifting Title IX Regulations as they relate to sexual harassment on college and university campuses. Each panelist will provide th … READ MORE

Hours – 1.0 / Professional Practice, 1.0 Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias
Panelists will provide will provide a brief history of the shifting Title IX Regulations as they relate to sexual harassment on college and university campuses. Each panelist will provide their unique perspective and insight into the shifts in the Title IX Regulations as they relate to the definition of sexual assault, standards of proof, investigations, evidence, hearing procedures, cross-examination, and more. Panelists will share their thoughts on where the pendulum should land.
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Hours – 1.0 / Professional Practice
This CLE will cover topics in homeowner premise liability claims, such as injuries resulting from slip and falls, trip and falls, and dog bites. … READ MORE

Hours – 1.0 / Professional Practice
This CLE will cover topics in homeowner premise liability claims, such as injuries resulting from slip and falls, trip and falls, and dog bites.
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Hours – 1.0 / Practice Mangement
Essential tips and pearls of wisdom for small and solo firms: adjusting to new practice areas, planning for a rainy day, working from home considerations and ethical issues. Learn strategies … READ MORE

Hours – 1.0 / Practice Mangement
Essential tips and pearls of wisdom for small and solo firms: adjusting to new practice areas, planning for a rainy day, working from home considerations and ethical issues. Learn strategies to take forward.
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Hours – 2.0 / Ethics/Professionalism
This program is presented by a panel of experienced practitioners who work in the field of ethic and professional responsibility, including attorneys who work for the Character and Fitness C … READ MORE

Hours – 2.0 / Ethics/Professionalism
This program is presented by a panel of experienced practitioners who work in the field of ethic and professional responsibility, including attorneys who work for the Character and Fitness Committee, the Grievance Committee and a Defense firm. Using a hypothetical, the Panel will provide an overview of the obligations of setting up a law practice, with an emphasis on escrow accounts and recordkeeping, competence and failure to supervise an employee. In addition, there will be an overview as to best practices in dealing with the Character and Fitness Committee and the Grievance Committee.
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Hours – 1.0 / Professional Practice
This CLE will discuss the way preconceived notions of how a victim or perpetrator of domestic violence should behave and how they appear in court can impede jurists and jurors from making an … READ MORE

Hours – 1.0 / Professional Practice
This CLE will discuss the way preconceived notions of how a victim or perpetrator of domestic violence should behave and how they appear in court can impede jurists and jurors from making an accurate determination of credibility in domestic violence cases and how attorneys can best present their cases to obtain better outcomes for domestic violence survivors and their children.
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Hours – 1.0 / Professional Practice
Assigned Counsel and Attorney for Children Panels throughout New York State, from Brooklyn to Rochester, Erie to Washington County, have not seen a raise in their rate of pay since 2004, for … READ MORE

Hours – 1.0 / Professional Practice
Assigned Counsel and Attorney for Children Panels throughout New York State, from Brooklyn to Rochester, Erie to Washington County, have not seen a raise in their rate of pay since 2004, for over 18 years. This has made it impossible to attract and retain qualified attorneys to do this important work. These attorneys represent children and the indigent in family, matrimonial, criminal and appellate cases. They represent people who have liberty interests in jeopardy of being taken away, whether it be to protect a person from an abuser, defend a person’s due process rights, or ask for a review of a lower court decision that may have been made in error. These are all rights that are upheld by the Constitutions of the United States and the State of New York. In 2003, Hon. Lucinda Suarez ruled that the stagnant rate of pay was unconstitutional as applied to the representation of children and indigent adults. In 2022 we find ourselves in the same position as we were in back in 2004 – a rate of pay that has not been increased by the legislature in close to two decades. This CLE will examine the legal history, relevant case law, and statutory basis of the assigned counsel compensation legislation, the impact that the inaction to increase assigned counsel rates is having on our children, families and indigent adults, and what steps the Assigned Counsel Association, NYS, Inc., in unity with NYC Bar Associations, have taken to bring legal action against the State and Counties.
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Hours – 1.5 / Professional Practice
This program will address the Court’s role in the mental health of children in custody battles. … READ MORE

Hours – 1.5 / Professional Practice
This program will address the Court’s role in the mental health of children in custody battles.
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