Andrew Denney is the bureau chief for the New York Law Journal. He can be reached at [email protected]. Twitter: @messagetime
January 30, 2019 | New York Law Journal
Charles 'Joe' Hynes, Longtime Brooklyn District Attorney, Dies at 83Charles “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 DisbarredJohn 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 DaughterA 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 HuaweiFederal 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 HuaweiFederal 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 CourtsDe 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 95In 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 CounselActing 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 OutActing 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 RulesKenneth 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