sullivan county bar association newsletter
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The Nominating Committee of the Sullivan County Bar Association will be proposing officers and board members in the Spring for the 2017-2018 year. If you have a colleague to recommend – or better yet, wish to volunteer yourself – please contact Committee Chair, Leo Glass, Esq. at 794-4695.
___________________________ UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS
6:00 P.M. Cocktails / 7:00 P.M. Dinner (unless otherwise noted)
• April 18, 2017 (Tues) Ciao Bella Monticello Speaker: Charles A. Degliomini,
Empire Resorts, Inc. See p. 2
* RSVP [email protected]
• May 1, 2017 (Mon) LAW DAY
Sullivan County Courthouse
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
• May 3, 2017 (Wed) Mountain View Bloomingburg 4:30 pm registration 5 pm CLE: Ethics Update w/ Sara Jo Hamilton, Esq. (2 cr); co-sponsored with WBAOSC 7 pm dinner *See p. 3
• June 2, 2017 (Fri) Ethelbert B. Crawford Library, Monticello 8:30 am registration 9 am CLE: Medical Marijuana Law (3 cr); co-sponsored with WBAOSC* (*pending approval)
• June 2, 2017 (Fri) Sam Yasgur Memorial Service Sullivan County Courthouse 2:00 pm
* Dates subject to change
A message from the SCBA President
Calling SCBA members with a theater background or as-of-yet untapped, special acting talent! Several roles in the upcoming production of LAW DAY 2017: PEOPLE VS. JAMIE SULLIVAN remain unfilled. (See details below). If interested, please contact Jacy Ricciani, Esq., 791-7800, [email protected]. Production: LAW DAY 2017: PEOPLE VS. JAMIE SULLIVAN Venue: Sullivan County Courthouse Date & time: May 1, 2017; 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Co-Directors: Jacqueline Ricciani, Esq. and James R. Farrell, Esq. Co-Producers: Jacqueline Ricciani, Esq. and James R. Farrell, Esq Casting Director: Jacqueline Ricciani, Esq. Sponsor: Sullivan County Bar Association Synopsis LAW DAY 2017: PEOPLE VS. JAMIE SULLIVAN is a suspenseful, courtroom thriller involving a teenager charged with participation in a drug deal on the streets of Sullivan County. When defendant Jamie Sullivan turns down a plea deal, the plot unfolds to trial before a no-nonsense judge (played by typecast Hon. Michael F. McGuire). Does the prosecutor (played by typecast James R. Farrell, Esq.) prove his case against defendant beyond a reasonable doubt? Is the star witness, a local police officer, credible? Does the defendant make the ill-advised decision -- against the sound advice of counsel -- to testify on his/her own behalf?* Does the jury (played by select high school students) find defendant GUILTY? Or does defendant walk? Attend the performance to find out. Character roles to be filled
police officer, star witness; defense counsel, a seasoned attorney with a clever theory up his/ her
sleeve; defendant Jamie Sullivan, a Sullivan County teen in big trouble.
*Yes! Very truly yours, Jane
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SULLIVAN COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER
April 2017
Issue 8, Page 1
Charles A. Degliomini serves as Executive Vice President of Government Affairs and Corporate Communications for the NASDAQ-traded Empire Resorts, Inc., of which Montreign Operating Company, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary. He also serves as a Director of the New York Gaming Association and is a respected leader in racing, casino and gaming policy in New York State.
2016-2017 Officers
Jane M. Bloom, Esq.- President
Ivan Kalter, Esq.- Vice President
Cirino M. Bruno, Esq. – Treasurer
Hon. Karen Linen - Secretary
2016-2017 Board of Directors
Thomas Cragan, Esq. (1 yr.)
John Theodore, Esq. (1 yr.)
E. Danielle Jose-Decker, Esq. (2 yrs.)
Robert M. Lander, II, Esq. (2 yrs.) Christopher P. Ng, Esq. (2 yrs.)
Maria Zeno, Esq. (2 yrs.)
Brian Edwards, Esq. (3 yrs.)
Meagan K. Galligan, Esq. (3 yrs.)
Susan Harte, Esq. (3 yrs.)
Martin Rutberg, Esq. (3 yrs.)
OUR MISSION The SCBA was established for the stated purpose of “cultivating the science of jurisprudence, promoting reforms in the laws, facilitating administration of justice, elevating the standard of integrity, honor and courtesy in the legal profession, and cherishing the spirit of brotherhood among members thereof.” SCBA Constitution, Art. II.
COURTROOM QUOTE of the Month
During deliberation: What kind of man are you? You have sat here and voted guilty with everyone else because there are some baseball tickets
burning a hole in your pocket.
SULLIVAN COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION April 2017
Issue 8, Page 2
FREE DRINK ON ME
at next meeting to first person to correctly
identify source of the above quote.
SCBA Meeting Tuesday, April 18, 2017
Ciao Bella Monticello
$35 all inclusive Appetizers, entrée (fish, veal, chicken or risotto special), dessert & coffee
SPEAKER: CHARLES A. DEGLIOMINI
With Empire Resorts, Inc.
SULLIVAN COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
April 2017
Issue 8, Page 3
The Women's Bar Association of Orange and Sullivan Counties and the Sullivan County Bar Association present:
2 CREDIT CLE*
ETHICS UPDATE 2017
Presented by: Sarah Jo Hamilton, Esq.
Partner, Scalise & Hamilton LLP
May 3, 2017 Mountain View Restaurant 241 Stone Schoolhouse Road
Bloomingburg, New York 12721
Registration 4:30 pm | CLE 5:00-7:00 pm | Dinner 7:00 pm
Presentation will include discussion of ethics developments in civility, partnership liability, technology, and addicted or impaired attorneys.
You will receive 2.0 CLE credits in Area of Ethics and Professionalism.
This course is transitional for all attorneys.
$10 for CLE |$35 for Dinner
Please register for CLE and/or dinner by May 2, 2017
chrisng141@gmail | 845-794-2121
The Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York has been certified by the NY State Continuing
Education Board as an Accredited Provider of Continuing Legal Education in the State of New York. This
program is transitional and appropriate for experienced and newly admitted attorneys. Full and partial
scholarships based on financial need are available. For information on the guidelines, and to apply, please
contact Maureen Crush at (845) 897-3400. All requests are confidential. *Credits are pending.
Thurgood Marshall
Award for Exceptional
Pro Bono Service The Federal Bar Council, an organization of lawyers and judges within the Second Circuit, seeks nominations for its Thurgood Marshall Award for Exceptional Pro Bono Service. Full range of pro bono service is considered, but must include activities in federal courts or agencies within the Second Circuit. Nominations accepted in two categories: (1) recognizing a rising star with 5-10 years of law experience; and (2) recognizing a veteran who has demonstrated a longstanding commitment to pro bono service. Renewed nominations welcome. The nomination deadline is Monday, May 1, 2017. More information and links to the nomination form and criteria are below. Questions about eligibility or criteria for this award should be sent to:[email protected].
STAY TUNED:
3 CREDIT CLE* (credit pending) MEDICAL MARIJUANA LAW
June 2, 2017 The Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library
9:00 am – 12 pm
Presented by: David Holland Esq. and Joseph Bondy, Esq.
The Women's Bar Association of Orange and
Sullivan Counties and the Sullivan County Bar Association
FREE CLE:
REPRESENTING VETERANS IN CRIMINAL COURT
April 26, 2017
Harness Racing Museum, Goshen 12:00 pm- 2:00 pm
*RSVP by 4/24/17
OCBA 294-8222; [email protected]
Presented by: NYS Defenders Assoc. Veterans Defense Program, Finkelstein &
Partners Veterans Services Group & Orange County Bar Association
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JOB POSTING
OSWEGO COUNTY ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY
Primarily responsible for the preparation and prosecution of criminal cases before the courts of Oswego County. Will work under the supervision of the District Attorney or his designee with wide leeway for the exercise of independent judgment. Will appear in court and be responsible for prosecuting cases at hearings, trials, and/or Grand Jury. Qualifications: Graduation from an American Bar Association accredited law school and licensed to practice in NYS; preferably with experience in the practice of criminal law. Competitive salary and benefits provided commensurate with education and experience. To Apply: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Send application and resume with letter of interest to:
Oswego County Human Resources Department 46 East Bridge Street
Oswego, New York 13126 (315) 349-8209 Fax: (315) 349-8254
Email: [email protected] Web: www.oswegocounty.com/humanresources/openings.html
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
SULLIVAN COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION April 2017
Issue 8, Page 4
PLACE LOGO OR PH O T
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If you know who is maintaining the client files of the late JACK INGBER, Esq., or specifically who maintains the file of his
client EDNA MARTINEZ, please advise Greg Olsen at Misner Agency, 434-7755.
The New York State Bar Association has been fighting against the Governor of New York State’s proposed State 2017-18 budget which includes a $ 50 increase in attorneys’ Biennial Registration Fee as a means to pay, in part, for the increased funding of indigent criminal defense services. While one of the NYSBA’s legislative priorities has long been full government funding of indigent criminal defense services, President Claire P. Gutekunst argues, “providing indigent criminal defense is a constitutional mandate. It is a state obligation and a societal responsibility, which should be paid from the General Fund, not by a surcharge on lawyers.” The NYSBA asks for the assistance of every attorney in New York who similarly opposes the fee increase. Please voice your opposition in writing to your legislative representatives and the governor. Call NYSBA (518) 463-3200 or contact the president for electronic submission: [email protected].
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FREE IMMIGRATION LAW ADVICE The Regional Immigration Assistance Center for the Hudson Valley Region, located at 150 Grand Street, Suite 100, White Plains, NY, provides Assigned Counsel, Legal Aid and Public Defender attorneys in the Hudson Valley with free expert legal advice on the immigration consequences of criminal convictions and Family Court dispositions in the wake of Padilla v. Kentucky. Its function is to assist all Public Defenders in the region who provide legal service to non-citizens in Criminal and Family Court matters. Telephone: 914-286-3410.
**** MORE E-FILING NEWS
-- Putnam Supreme Court Civil Term: mandatory e-filing of all new civil actions except: CPLR Art. 70 & 78 proceedings; Election Law proceedings; matrimonial matters, Mental Hygiene law matters; consumer credit transactions (CPLR 105(f)); and residential foreclosure actions (RPAPL 1304); --Westchester County Surrogate’s Court and Broome County Surrogate’s Court: mandatory e-filing for newly filed probate and administration proceedings and miscellaneous proceedings related thereto. Training for e-filing is available via the New York State Courts Electronic Filing System (NYSCEF). Attorneys who certify in good faith that they lack requisite hardware, electronic connection or technical knowledge may exercise opt-out provisions. [email protected]. (212) 256-7778
JOHN DIUGUD, ESQ.
has moved to:
5825 Mora Place Elkton, FL 32033 (904) 295-8551
Email & cell remain the same