Justice Center News
The Justice Center News blog features our advocacy on issues affecting low-income New Yorkers today and the latest CBJC happenings. For press releases, click here. For publications, click here.
New York State Strengthens Homeowner Protections with New Deed Theft Law
by Edward MostollerSeptember 16, 2024
On July 19, 2024, new legislation passed that provides homeowners with additional deed theft protections. What is Deed Theft? Deed theft occurs when a property’s title or deed is transferred without the homeowner’s knowledge or consent. This crime disproportionately targets elderly individuals, communities of color, and neighborhoods where property values are rapidly changing. What protections … Continue reading New York State Strengthens Homeowner Protections with New Deed Theft Law
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A Season of Growth: Summer Interns Share Their Justice Center Experience
by Samantha Darris and CBJC StaffSeptember 10, 2024
The City Bar Justice Center is pleased to wrap up another successful summer internship program with 13 exceptional high school, undergraduate, and law school students gaining hands-on experience through our civil justice projects and departments. These bright and motivated individuals brought fresh perspectives and unwavering dedication to our work, contributing meaningfully to our mission of … Continue reading A Season of Growth: Summer Interns Share Their Justice Center Experience
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NELP and Partners Serve 40 Small Business Owners For National Small Business Month
by The Neighborhood Entrepreneur Law ProjectJune 11, 2024
In honor of National Small Business Month 2024, the City Bar Justice Center’s Neighborhood Entrepreneur Law Project (NELP) held four Virtual Legal Clinics in May. The remote events provided free quality legal assistance to 40 small business owners and engaged 46 pro bono attorneys from Arnold & Porter LLP; Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom … Continue reading NELP and Partners Serve 40 Small Business Owners For National Small Business Month
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NELP and Partners Empower Small Businesses on Annual Financial Institution Pro Bono Day
by The Neighborhood Entrepreneur Law ProjectApril 22, 2024
The City Bar Justice Center’s Neighborhood Entrepreneur Law Project (NELP) was proud to participate in the 5th Annual Financial Institution Pro Bono Day, providing legal assistance to NYC’s small business community alongside 33 dedicated attorneys from Ares Management, Barclays, Bloomberg LP, and Latham & Watkins LLP.
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Statement of the Executive Director of the City Bar Justice Center Opposing IOLA Diversion and the Undermining of Complementary Public Service Programs
by Kurt Denk, Esq.April 19, 2024
The City Bar Justice Center strongly opposes the inclusion in the FY2024-25 New York State budget of an eleventh-hour proposal from Governor Kathy Hochul to sweep $55 million of non-taxpayer dollars from the Interest on Lawyers Account Fund (IOLA). This sweep – soundly opposed by IOLA, state and local representatives of the legal profession, and … Continue reading Statement of the Executive Director of the City Bar Justice Center Opposing IOLA Diversion and the Undermining of Complementary Public Service Programs
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Corporate Transparency Act: What Small Businesses Need to Know
by Akira Arroyo, Esq.April 18, 2024
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), which went into effect on January 1, 2024, was enacted as part of the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020, intended to combat illegal finance and money laundering. It requires the reporting of beneficial ownership information with the United States Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) by certain entities formed or registered in the United States.
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