Andrew Denney is the bureau chief for the New York Law Journal. He can be reached at [email protected]. Twitter: @messagetime
March 15, 2024 | New York Law Journal
State Lawmakers Must Preserve Access to Justice, Repeal Onerous Electronic Notary RequirementsNew York State's zeal to guard against fraud and abuse with the addition of online notarization, has vastly overstepped in its regulation efforts, the New York State Bar Association president writes.
By Dick Lewis
4 minute read
March 14, 2024 | New York Law Journal
A 'True Visionary': Ira Millstein, Longtime Weil Partner and Corporate Governance 'Guru,' Dies at 97ÂWhile Ira Millstein may be credited as a consequential figure for American corporate life in the latter half of the 20th century, he may be remembered just as well for his work in the public sphere.
By Andrew Denney
6 minute read
March 14, 2024 | New York Law Journal
New Director Takes Helm at Legal Service Provider for Immigrants Facing Criminal ProceedingsMarie Mark's appointment as head of the Immigrant Defense Project comes as Mayor Eric Adams and other elected officials have called for law enforcement agencies to increase cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials.
By Andrew Denney
2 minute read
March 13, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Clarence, Take the Money and DriveU.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas should accept John Oliver's offer of $1 million a year and a new RV, which expires on March 19, the Law Journal's Bennett L. Gershman writes.
By Bennett L. Gershman
4 minute read
March 13, 2024 | New York Law Journal
NYCLA Gives Gov. Hochul Honorary Membership at Annual GalaGov. Kathy Hochul is NYCLA's first honorary member since 2015, when the title was bestowed upon then-Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman.
By Andrew Denney
3 minute read
March 12, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Some Recent Developments in Donald Trump's New York State Court CasesTrump now has until March 18 to file reply papers in the civil fraud case that the New York Attorney General won at trial. This is only one week before his criminal trial regarding alleged hush payments to Stormy Daniels is scheduled to begin.
By Norman A. Olch
2 minute read
March 12, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Recognizing the Role of the Bench and Bar in Improving the Lives of Women and GirlsKeynote speakers for the event were U.S. District Judge Esther Salas of the District of New Jersey, whose advocacy following the murder of her son led to passage of the Daniel Anderl Judicial Security and Privacy Act, and Maria Cruz Melendez, a partner at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom.
By ALM Staff
2 minute read
March 11, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Judge, Court Clerk Could Take Stand in Challenge to Manslaughter ConvictionMonths before defendant Gregory Thayer was convicted of killing his best friend, a court clerk allegedly advised a member of defense team, in a meeting that wasn't revealed to other defense attorneys until after the conviction, on the judge's thinking in the case.
By Andrew Denney
4 minute read
March 11, 2024 | New York Law Journal
NYPD 'Uninformed' Attacks on Judges' Bail Decisions Pose a 'Grave' ThreatThere are a number of problems with the NYPD Chief of Patrol John Chell's recent criticism
By Rolando T. Acosta
15 minute read
March 08, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Decision of the Day: Plaintiff's Claims Against Jeffrey Epstein Brought in State Court Barred by Res JudicataThis ruling was selected and summarized by the New York Law Journal's decision editors.Â
By ALM Staff
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