Andrew Denney

Andrew Denney

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

Connect with this author

March 14, 2024 | New York Law Journal

A 'True Visionary': Ira Millstein, Longtime Weil Partner and Corporate Governance 'Guru,' Dies at 97 

While 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 Proceedings

Marie 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 Drive

U.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 Gala

Gov. 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 Cases

Trump 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 Girls

Keynote 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 Conviction

Months 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' Threat

There 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 Judicata

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

By ALM Staff

2 minute read

March 07, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Litigation Funding Is an Asset—Not an 'Albatross'—to New York's Civil Justice System

If men were angels, government would not be necessary—and nor would litigation finance. But we are not angels, litigation is often an effective tool to ensure compliance with the law, and litigation is extraordinarily expensive, a litigation finance expert.

By William Marra

5 minute read


NEXT