New York Law Journal | Commentary
By William Josephson | October 3, 2023
William Josephson opines on the recent amendment to Election Law Section 12-106, signed by Governor Kathy Hochul on Sept. 20. The amendment adds a paragraph that requires each
New York Law Journal | Commentary
By David W. Lowden | October 2, 2023
A Law Journal contributor wonders if the judge in Donald Trump's civil fraud case in Manhattan correctly understood the scope of the New York State Executive Law provision which he relied upon to call for such "cancellation" and dissolution of the former president's LLCs.
New York Law Journal | Commentary
By Joel Cohen | September 29, 2023
Former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson will be called to testify at the most important trial in America about her unique act of heroism. And whether or not she told the prosecutors in advance her plan to write a book, or that she was already writing one, they simply lacked the ability to demand that she not, a Law Journal columnist writes.
New York Law Journal | Commentary
By Hector D. LaSalle | September 28, 2023
On Nov. 14, the Second Department will host a symposium meant to encourage meaningful and thought-provoking dialogue on artificial intelligence.
New York Law Journal | Commentary
By Joseph W. Bellacosa | September 27, 2023
Retired Court of Appeals Judge Joseph Bellacosa looks back at the notable accomplishments of the past chief judges of the Court of Appeals, which, as he writes, was "inspired solely by the Court's recent leadership change with a fresh en banc composition."
New York Law Journal | Commentary
By Judges Sanket J. Bulsara, Gary R. Brown, Nina Gershon, Peggy Kuo, and Kiyo A. Matsumoto | September 25, 2023
As part of an effort to increase consent to magistrate judge jurisdiction, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District has launched a pilot program for the direct assignment of civil cases to magistrate judges. The program goes into effect today, September 25.
New York Law Journal | Commentary|Expert Opinion
By Toby Kleinman and Daniel Pollack | September 21, 2023
Where a judge, absent a jury has listened to the testimony, heard the evidence, determined the credibility of parties and witnesses, and made a determination in a child custody case, one may wonder if continuing on a case thereafter dealing with similar issues, opens the door for a reasonable person to question a judge's ability to remain impartial.
New York Law Journal | Commentary
By Steven Goldman | September 19, 2023
The Second Amendment comes closest to defining the myth of what it means to be an American—fierce self-reliance combined with deep skepticism of government authority—in a way that no other provision of the constitution does. Behind this myth, however, is a less savory reality.
New York Law Journal | Commentary
By Bennett L. Gershman | September 18, 2023
Driven by the investigations and indictments of Donald Trump and his demagogic attacks against the judicial system as well as outrage against so-called "progressive prosecutors," a Law Journal columnist writes, GOP lawmakers have declared war on prosecutors to intimidate them and prevent them from exercising their professional duties.
New York Law Journal | Commentary|Expert Opinion
By Rolando T. Acosta and Michael A. Fernández | September 14, 2023
Rolando T. Acosta, former presiding justice of the Appellate Division, First Department, and Michael A. Fernández discuss the need to reform the certification process from the Departments of the Appellate Division to the Court of Appeals, and offer some specific proposals.
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