Adam Kaufmann

January 12, 2021 | New York Law Journal

The Manhattan District Attorney's investigation has nothing to do with federal law, public acts, or violations involving the political or electoral process. Moreover, as possible charges brought by a sovereign state, they cannot be pardoned by an outgoing President.

By Adam Kaufmann

6 minute read

July 02, 2020 | New York Law Journal

An examination of New York's new criminal discovery laws, specifically the new CPL article 245 which provides that significant, enumerated disclosures be made to the defense within specified time periods.

By Adam Kaufmann and Marc Frazier Scholl

10 minute read

June 12, 2020 | New York Law Journal

A discussion of the need for legislative change to address the issue of the use of excessive force by police officers, including proposed amendments to the New York State Penal Law, a new chapter entitled "Excessive Force by Police Officers."

By Marc Frazier Scholl and Adam Kaufmann

12 minute read

September 24, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Without getting into arcane discussions of federalism, the larger point is that the substance of Mr. Trump's argument is awe-inspiring in its threat to our institutions. This issue is not about this particular president; rather it is about the rule of law.

By John Moscow and Adam Kaufmann

6 minute read

July 23, 2019 | New York Law Journal

He took on cases that were novel if they were important and he believed in them, even if there was a risk they would be lost. He was a great man, and a good man. He inspired us and so many others to do great things. We will miss him.

By Adam Kaufmann, Art Middlemiss and John Moscow

5 minute read

September 26, 2016 | New York Law Journal

Adam Kaufmann, Anthony Capozzolo and Mirella deRose of Lewis Baach discuss 'People v. Steven Davis' (the Dewey case) and 'People v. Thompson', which illustrate that not all frauds are larcenies. The weaknesses in the New York statutory scheme underscored by these cases provide a cautionary tale for prosecutors, and demonstrate the need for legislative reform.

By Adam Kaufmann, Anthony Capozzolo and Mirella deRose

25 minute read