Andrew Denney

August 25, 2017 | New York Law Journal

The state courthouse complex in lower Manhattan is known for its architectural splendor, but proposals over the past few decades to improve aging conditions in the interiors and sew up fragmented offices and courts spread over multiple buildings have gone nowhere while other boroughs get shiny new court facilities. Now the state court system and the city have restarted the conversation.

By Andrew Denney

6 minute read

August 25, 2017 | New York Law Journal

For now, there will be no clash between the Food and Drug Administration and local officials regarding enforcement of New York City's rule requiring certain food vendors to post calorie counts on their menus.

By Andrew Denney

6 minute read

August 23, 2017 | New York Law Journal

An attorney for plaintiffs who said they were duped into buying "organic" infant formula that actually contained synthetic ingredients told a federal appeals court on Wednesday that producer Abbott Laboratories lied to a third-party entity charged with certifying the product's contents.

By Andrew Denney

10 minute read

August 23, 2017 | New York Law Journal

The New York City Bar Association has rated four of the five candidates running for Brooklyn Civil Court judge on an "insurgent" slate as "not approved" for the bench. The judicial candidates who are backed by the borough's Democratic Party, along with all but one of the six candidates in the Democratic primary for Brooklyn District Attorney, were rated "approved."

By Andrew Denney

3 minute read

August 22, 2017 | New York Law Journal

A woman who was fired because she was "too cute" and made her employer's wife jealous may proceed with her gender discrimination suit, a state…

By Andrew Denney

4 minute read

August 22, 2017 | New York Law Journal

A woman who was fired because she was "too cute" and made her employer's wife jealous may proceed with her gender discrimination suit, a state appeals court in Manhattan ruled.

By Andrew Denney

4 minute read

August 22, 2017 | New York Law Journal

A Manhattan Criminal Court employee has been accused of pocketing more than $163,000 in money orders and cashier's checks over a two-year period that were intended to pay Summons Court fines, according to a statement from the Manhattan District Attorney's Office.

By Andrew Denney

2 minute read

August 21, 2017 | New York Law Journal

Citizens United's general counsel argued at the Second Circuit today that Attorney General Eric Schneiderman's policy that all charities soliciting donations in New York submit forms listing all donors is unconstitutional, but he panel appeared skeptical of the group's contention that Schneiderman acted outside of the bounds of his authority.

By Andrew Denney

4 minute read

August 17, 2017 | New York Law Journal

Facing pushback from the federal government, New York City officials have decided to postpone the planned enforcement date for a law requiring some establishments to post calorie counts on their menus.

By Andrew Denney

7 minute read

August 17, 2017 | New York Law Journal

David Bookstaver, a longtime spokesman for New York's Office of Court Administration, has been fired after reportedly inadvertently dialing a New York Post reporter and leaving a voicemail in which he could be heard laughing about how he "barely" showed up to work.

By Andrew Denney

2 minute read