Removing the Stigma: NY Removes Mental-Health Related Question from State’s Bar Application
New York is now the 11th state to remove mental health treatment inquiries from the state’s bar application. stigma
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New York Bar Association Appoints Task Force to Study Mental Health Questions on Bar Application
The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) recently established a task force to review mental health questions on its bar application. Questions
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A Mindful, Successful Legal Career…
Over at the ABA Journal, James Gray Robinson offers 10 rules for a successful legal career that reflect a mindful approach to lawyering and life. Both lawyers and law students can benefit!
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USPTO Trying Out Diversion Program for Struggling Practitioners
On November 3, 2017, the United States Patent and Trade Office (USPTO) announced that the agency’s Office of Enrollment and Discipline (OED) will be launching a two-year pilot diversion program for patent and trademark practitioners who commit minor ethical lapses without causing actual client harm.
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