NYSBA and NYC Bar Association Push for Repeal of Law That Requires Lawyers To Have an Office in the State To Practice Law in NY
November 10, 2023
November 10, 2023
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 10 -- The New York State Bar Association issued the following news release on Nov. 9, 2023:
The New York State Bar Association and the New York City Bar Association have released a joint letter calling for Gov. Kathy Hochul to repeal Judiciary Law Section 470, a century-old statute that requires lawyers admitted to practice in New York - but residing in other states - to have a law office in the state.
"Section 470 was created when horses wer . . .
The New York State Bar Association and the New York City Bar Association have released a joint letter calling for Gov. Kathy Hochul to repeal Judiciary Law Section 470, a century-old statute that requires lawyers admitted to practice in New York - but residing in other states - to have a law office in the state.
"Section 470 was created when horses wer . . .