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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

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January 30, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Charles 'Joe' Hynes, Longtime Brooklyn District Attorney, Dies at 83

Charles “Joe” Hynes, whose legacy as Brooklyn's longest-serving district attorney has been marred in recent years by controversies that include the release of dozens of wrongfully convicted defendants that his office helped to imprison, has died. He was 83.

By Andrew Denney

8 minute read

January 29, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Attorney Convicted in NYPD Gun License Bribery Scheme Disbarred

John Skylar Chambers, who has been in practice since 1985 was convicted in April 2018 of bribery, honest services fraud and related conspiracy counts and was later sentenced to a year in prison.

By Andrew Denney

4 minute read

January 29, 2019 | New York Law Journal

NYC Hearing Officer Suspended Over Alleged Bid to Intervene in Suit Against Her Daughter

A retired New York City Criminal Court judge who was working as a judicial hearing officer has been suspended amid an investigation into allegations that the judge tried to intervene in a lawsuit against her daughter, a Manhattan prosecutor.

By Andrew Denney

4 minute read

January 28, 2019 | International Edition

US Prosecutors Unveil Money Laundering, Fraud Charges Against Huawei

Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn have unsealed a 13-count indictment alleging Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei Technologies took part in a long-running scheme in which it deceived the U.S. government about its business dealings with Iran.

By Andrew Denney

3 minute read

January 28, 2019 | New York Law Journal

US Prosecutors Unveil Money Laundering, Fraud Charges Against Huawei

Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn have unsealed a 13-count indictment alleging Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei Technologies took part in a long-running scheme in which it deceived the U.S. government about its business dealings with Iran.

By Andrew Denney

3 minute read

January 25, 2019 | New York Law Journal

De Blasio Swears In Nine New Judges to New York City Courts

De Blasio's nominees are Michael Gaffey, Wanda Licitra, Archana Rao, Robert Rosenthal, Quynda Santacroce, Audrey Stone, Jonathan Svetkey, Kerry Ward and Jay Weiner.

By Andrew Denney

2 minute read

January 25, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Norman Goodman, Shepherd of Change in 45 Years as Manhattan Court Clerk, Dies at 95

In addition to county clerk, Goodman also served as commissioner of jurors, and during his 45-year reign he sent out more than 11 million jury summonses.

By Andrew Denney

5 minute read

January 25, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Judge Signs Off on Brafman's Motion to Bow Out as Harvey Weinstein's Defense Counsel

Acting Manhattan Justice James Burke approved Brafman's motion to withdraw, capping off almost one year of representing a high-profile client who became a figurehead of the #MeToo movement.

By Andrew Denney

5 minute read

January 25, 2019 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Dirty Details Discussed as Weinstein Counsel Bows Out

Acting Manhattan Justice James Burke approved Brafman's motion to withdraw, capping off almost one year of representing a high-profile client who became a figurehead of the #MeToo movement.

By Andrew Denney

5 minute read

January 24, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Personal Injury Plaintiff's Devices, Social Media Accounts Should Be Made Available to Defense, Court Rules

Kenneth Pinczower of McDonald & Safranek said that the First Department's ruling will have a “major impact” for discovery in personal injury cases.

By Andrew Denney

4 minute read