New York State Bar Association
Coverage of New York State Bar Association in the Nexus archive.
- 101 judges raise New York State bar ethics complaint over Todd Blanche, Trump’s acting attorney general
Over 100 current and former federal judges filed an ethics complaint against Todd Blanche, acting U.S. Attorney General, alleging conflicts of interest due to his prior defense of President Donald Trump in criminal cases. The complaint highlights concerns about Blanche's oversight of investigations into the Epstein Files and his role in Ghislaine Maxwell's prison transfer, which the judges argue compromise his impartiality.
- Treasury defends offshore tax havens
The Treasury Department is defending its decision to exempt US companies from a global minimum tax, which has allowed them to avoid $40 billion in taxes, according to a report by The New York Times. Deputy Assistant Secretary Rebecca Burch described the exemption as a 'coexistence mechanism' tied to US sovereignty and compliance challenges, not a repeal of US tax obligations.
- New York State Bar Association’s new president to focus on AI programming, family court tweaks
Taa Grays becomes the first Black female president of the New York State Bar Association, prioritizing AI guidance, family court reforms, and engaging younger lawyers. Her agenda includes addressing AI's ethical challenges and practical integration into legal practice, alongside consumer protection and renewable energy initiatives.