2007 Issue 1 - New York City Bar Association

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R E C E N T C O M M I T T E E R E P O R T S Mr. Trepashkin was arrested and imprisoned in an effort to discourage his work for a client on whose behalf he had been scheduled to appear in court to discuss controversial evidence suggesting possible government involvement in two Moscow bombings. Since his arrest, Mr. Trepashkin has been held in a facility with substandard conditions and has not been given appropriate care for existing physical conditions. The letter urges President Bush to raise Mr. Trepashkin’s case with President Putin. International Human Rights/Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Rights Amicus Brief: Colombia Diversa v. State of Colombia (filed in the Constitutional Court of Colombia). The brief, filed with the facilitation of the Vance Center for International Justice Initiatives, argues that the definition of a domestic partnership in la Ley 54 de 1990 as existing between a man and woman is contrary to fundamental rights guaranteed by the Colombian Constitution and that the Colombian Constitution’s guarantee of equality before the law, as well as Colombia’s commitments embodied in the ratification of international human rights treaties, prohibit the exclusion of otherwise eligible same-sex couples from attaining domestic partnership rights. International Security Affairs The Prevention and Prosecution of Terrorist Acts: A Survey of Multilateral Instruments. This report surveys the conventions on terrorism, the treaties that require prosecution or extradition of suspected terrorists and those that require other anti-terrorism measures relating to financing and securing nuclear facilities. The report also looks at the anti-terrorism efforts in the U.N. context, and the potential contribution of the International Criminal Court and other international tribunals to the prosecution of suspected terrorists. Finally, the report describes the array of international measures relevant to preventing terrorist acquisition of weapons of mass destruction. International Trade The Ramifications of the Port Security Legislation on Trade and National Security, examines the provisions that should be incorporated into any port security legislation and frames them in the context of the applicable World Trade Organization agreements. The report also identifies the potential consequences any such legislation might have on foreign direct investment and national security and urges Congress to consider these factors when enacting any port security legislation. T H E R E C O R D 14
R E C E N T C O M M I T T E E R E P O R T S Judicial Selection, Task Force on Recommendations on the Selection of Judges and the Improvement of the Judicial Selection System in New York State. The report reiterates the City Bar’s long-standing position in favor of a commission-based appointive system and sets forth a proposed amendment to Article 6 of the New York State Constitution to implement such a system. However, the report recognizes that a change to an appointive system could be complex and lengthy. So in the alternative the report recommends statutory reform of the current judicial convention system to redress the constitutional infirmities identified in Lopez Torres until the State Constitution is amended in favor of a commission-based appointive system. The report opposes the default solution of primary elections for Supreme Court, and also offers suggested changes that can be made to promote a more diverse pool of judicial candidates. Labor and Employment Law “Employment Law Handbook for Non-Lawyers.” The handbook is designed to assist individuals who have legal questions about their rights in the workplace. It provides a brief introduction and addresses a number of questions and issues for those who feel they have a workplace problem that they can not resolve and believe they require outside intervention to solve. Lawyers Assistance Program/Professional Discipline A Proposal for Adoption of a Diversion Rule for Lesser Misconduct Related to Alcohol/Substance Abuse or Mental Health Condition. The report recommends that the Appellate Division, First Department, establish a diversionary program for lawyers suffering from alcohol or substance abuse or a mental health condition, and proposes a draft rule along with commentary. Offering diversion, treatment and monitoring for lesser misconduct related to a mental health condition or alcohol or substance abuse, the report argues, is consistent with the best interests of the profession and the public and is already in place in other jurisdictions. Legal Issues Pertaining to Animals Memorandum supporting New York City Council Resolution 497 which calls upon the New York City Department of Education to help increase compliance with Section 809 of the New York State Education Law. Section 809 requires instruction in New York City and State schools on the humane treatment and protection of animals. Testimony at the New York City Department of Health & Mental Hygiene 2 0 0 7 V O L. 6 2 , N O. 1 15
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