Andrew Denney

Andrew Denney is the bureau chief for the New York Law Journal. He can be reached at [email protected]. Twitter: @messagetime

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December 23, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Luigi Mangione Defense Attorney Says NYC Mayor’s Comments on Case Raise Fair Trial Concerns

Last week, Mayor Eric Adams took part in a perp walk for the suspected killer of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.

By Andrew Denney

4 minute read

December 18, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Confusion Over Jury's $20M Med Mal Verdict Causes Courthouse Stir

A Nassau County jury was dismissed and preparing to leave the courthouse when it learned an intended $20 million verdict might be entered as $6.5 million.

By Andrew Denney

4 minute read

December 10, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Court System Names New Administrative Judges for New York City Courts in Leadership Shakeup

The court system's announcement on the new appointments comes days after the New York Law Journal reported that officials are reshuffling leaders for New York City's family courts.

By Andrew Denney

3 minute read

December 05, 2024 | New York Law Journal

'No Finer Work': New York City Council Confirms Next Corporation Counsel

Longtime public servant Muriel Goode-Trufant, who has served as interim head of the 765-attorney New York City Law Department over the past six months, was on Thursday confirmed as the city’s 82nd corporation counsel.

By Andrew Denney

3 minute read

November 08, 2024 | New York Law Journal

The Urgent Need for Transparency in Matrimonial and Family Courts

A group that focuses on advocating for women in family courts writes in response to a recent Law Journal op-ed that it finds it troubling to see legal professionals in matrimonial courts, where matters of families' lives are at stake, openly publish a fawning article directed at a judge they may appear before.

By WeSpoke Action Committee

4 minute read

November 06, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Letter to the Editor: Law Journal Used Misleading Photo for Article on Election Observers

A recent article published in the New York Law Journal highlighting the work of the Cozen O'Connor team representing the State Democracy Defenders Fund included a photo featuring lawyers who are not part of the group that may have been misleading for readers.

By Jerry H. Goldfeder

1 minute read

November 05, 2024 | New York Law Journal

In Eric Adams Case and Other Corruption Matters, Prosecutors Seem Bent on Pushing Boundaries of Their Already Awesome Power

[Editor's note: This letter was submitted in response to the column "In Corruption Case Against Eric Adams, Prosecutors Are Attempting to Create a…

By Joseph W. Bellacosa

5 minute read

November 05, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Decision of the Day: Attorney in Social Security Case Awarded Fees, But Must Pay Client Refund Under Equal Access to Justice Act

This ruling was selected and summarized by the New York Law Journal's decisions editors.

By ALM Staff

2 minute read

November 05, 2024 | New York Law Journal

'A Regressive Institution': SDNY Judge Rakoff Delivers Pointed Remarks on SCOTUS in Recent Appearance

In a recent article and at his Oct. 23 speech at the New York City Bar Association, U.S. District Judge Jed Rakoff of the Southern District of New York portrayed the U.S. Supreme Court as a relatively "conservative" branch of government that has long stood athwart progressive legislation.

By Andrew Denney

2 minute read

November 04, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Decision of the Day: Former IDF Soldier Cannot Remain Anonymous in Workplace Discrimination Suit, Court Finds

This ruling was selected and summarized by the New York Law Journal's decisions editors.

By ALM Staff

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