Issues
...Reader's Note
"Current Legal Issues Affecting the Profession 2008" contains concise summaries of 33
subjects of concern to the legal profession, the organized bar, and the public.
The handbook is divided into two sections, current topics and informational topics. The
current topics section addresses issues of immediate concern, while the second grouping
examines issues where action may not be imminent, but the subject matter is of sufficient
interest to be included in this compendium. The 27th edition of “Current Legal Issues”
provides background information, and the relevant activity and policy position of the New
York State Bar Association concerning each subject.
Information contained in this volume is current through publication on January 1, 2008.
Subsequent events, such as changes in Association position, the introduction of legislation, or
initiatives proposed by government agencies, may affect information contained in this book.
Questions regarding the current status of any particular issue and requests for additional
information should be directed to the staff member-author whose name appears at the end of
the topic area.
The full text of "Current Legal Issues Affecting the Profession" is also available on our
Web site at http://www.nysba.org
To request additional hard copies contact Leslie Dunn at the State Bar Center at 518/487-
5533.
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Table of Contents
Current Topics
Age Discrimination in the Profession …………………………………………. 3
Attorney-Client Privilege ……………………………………………………… 5
Civil Rights Agenda …………………………………………………………… 7
Code of Professional Responsibility …………………………………………. 9
Ensuring Quality of Mandated Representation
& Assigned Counsel Fees for Indigent Representation ………………… 10
Funding for Civil Legal Services for the Poor ………………………………. 12
Health Care Decision Act and Living Wills ………………………………… 14
Impact of the Kelo...
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