Andrew Denney

January 16, 2024 | New York Law Journal

While New York's court system has made strides to improve diversity on the bench, there is still work to do to ensure that the racial makeup of the judiciary better reflects the people it serves, the presiding justice of the Appellate Division, First Department writes.

By Appellate Division, First Department Presiding Justice Dianne Renwick

7 minute read

January 16, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Failure in civics education has serious consequences--it imperils our democracy, Chief Judge Rowan Wilson writes.

By Chief Judge Rowan Wilson

9 minute read

January 12, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Politicians on the losing side of litigation over reconfiguring New York's congressional districts may not be the only losers in this bruising battle, no matter the results of the short-term map-making do-over, a Law Journal columnist writes.

By Joseph W. Bellacosa

4 minute read

January 08, 2024 | New York Law Journal

It is questionable whether New York jurisprudence requires the state's trial and appellate justices to abide a Court of Appeals ruling on a federal constitutional matter that has been effectively nullified by the U.S. Supreme Court, a law firm partner writes.

By Alani Golanski

3 minute read

January 05, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Attorneys from the Children's Law Center express support for a proposal outlined in a recent New York Law Journal column.

By Janet Neustaetter and Louise Feld

2 minute read

December 31, 2023 | New York Law Journal

A look back at some of the Law Journal's biggest stories from yet another turbulent year for New York's legal community.

By Andrew Denney

8 minute read

December 28, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

In this world where every media image seems darker than the previous one, this Dec. 9 incident may tell another kind of story, maybe even one of hope, courage and light.

By Connecticut Law Tribune Editorial Board

6 minute read

December 28, 2023 | New York Law Journal

The duty of lawyers coming to the defense of judges is aspirational and involves defending judges because the judge's rationale for his or her ruling is confined to the explanation provided in the ruling itself. But criticisms of United States Supreme Court Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas are not directed at their rulings but at their conduct—accepting financial assistance or perks and failing to disclose them.

By Norman A. Olch

10 minute read

December 28, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Congress needs to have an intelligent discussion on government spending and equitable revenue generation, as well as identify areas in which it could either prioritize or reduce spending.

By Connecticut Law Tribune Editorial Board

4 minute read

December 27, 2023 | New York Law Journal

The First Chief Justice: John Jay And the Struggle of a New Nation  By Mark Dillon SUNY Press There are many of us who enjoy historical works…

By Michael J. McDermott

5 minute read