New York Loosens Attorney Admission Rules For In-House Counsel

The Court of Appeals has amended its rules for the Admission of Attorneys adding Part 522 relating to the registration of in-house counsel in New York. The amendment, effective April 20, 2011, permits attorneys in good standing in certain other U.S. jurisdictions to act as in-house counsel for a New York organization without satisfying traditional admission requirements.  For complete details click here.