NY Court of Appeals Joins Other States in Allowing Special Admission of In-House Counsel
Effective April 20, 2011, lawyers will be able to act as in-house counsel for New York organizations without satisfying the traditional requirements. The new 22 NYCRR Part 522 sets forth the proof required for the special admission, what is required for compliance, what services may be performed, and how to terminate the admission.
Anyone who is working in-house without being admitted in NY should pay close attention as the rule sets forth time limits for admission, and states that failure to comply with the rule is professional misconduct.
