Tag: Bill
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Gov signs notary bill into law — Queens Daily Eagle
By Jacob Kaye The governor this week signed a widely-supported bill into law eliminating what advocates have said has been a major barrier to accessing justice in the courts of New York State. Governor Kathy Hochul on Wednesday signed the “Notary bill” into law, an effort to reform the notarization process in civil proceedings in…
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“Unsworn Affirmations” Bill – Enhancing New York’s Legal Landscape
“The City Bar believes that the introduction of unsworn affirmations will not compromise the integrity of witness statements.” The New York City Bar Association has been a strong proponent of this change since 2021, advocating for a legal framework that is more accommodating and less cumbersome for litigants and witnesses. The new law allows the use…