New York City Bar Applauds Governor's Decision to Rescind Proposal to Divert IOLA Funds
February 17, 2024
February 17, 2024
NEW YORK, Feb. 17 -- The New York City Bar Association issued the following news release:
The New York City Bar Association is grateful to Governor Hochul for rescinding the proposal to divert $100 million from the Interest on Lawyer Account (IOLA) Fund intended for civil legal services for the indigent in her 30-day budget amendments, and is proud to have joined with nearly every facet of the legal community to urge this outcome.
"IOLA funding helps fill the justi . . .
The New York City Bar Association is grateful to Governor Hochul for rescinding the proposal to divert $100 million from the Interest on Lawyer Account (IOLA) Fund intended for civil legal services for the indigent in her 30-day budget amendments, and is proud to have joined with nearly every facet of the legal community to urge this outcome.
"IOLA funding helps fill the justi . . .