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1 Legist II 1 (1962-1963)

handle is hein.lbr/lgist0001 and id is 1 raw text is: Law Library Association of Greater New York Vol. I Nov. 1962 E dEward J. Bander Ed'itor PRESIDENTIS PLEADINGS For out of the old fields must come the new corn (Coke) In faith and hope we revive with this issue THE LEGIST 2d, a news- sheet which had an honorable past and will, under the skillful pen' ,f Edward Mr. Dooley Bander, serve once again in a not necessarily dull manner the social and professional needs of our Association. In many ways law librarians of this geographical area asked to re- solve professional problems long before other sections of the country have been confronted with them. Here in this international port city, situated at the forefront of things, at least tentative answers and ad- vice must be forthcoming. Certainly much can be gaiiaed from the collec- tive mind of LLAGNY. You are invted to participate. As we return heartened and refreshed from our summer holidays let us find ourselves equal to our increasing responsibilities. Joseph L. Andrews President HARRIS STEINBERG TALKS ON CRIMINAL PRACTICES The Oct. 18 meeting featured a leading member of the New York Bar, Harris B. Steinberg, who spoke forth- rightly on his experiences and views in the field of criminal law. He first suggested that in the light of statistical reports of District Attorneys, it would be difficult for him to speak of his victories in court. Nevertheless, even as an Assistant District Attorney he lost a case which he called The Rape of the Bearded Lady.' Mr. Steinberg was also critical of newspaper reporting of crimin- al cases, and felt that the Brit- ish practice of controlling the excesses of the press was worth noting. Mr. Steinberg concluded by saying that to qualify for the criminal bar, a lawyer must achieve that state where he is not motiva- ted by wrath or revenge, that he is not stimulated by guilt or inno- cence, and is above petty, instinc- tive motives. A display of Mr.

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