Andrew Denney

September 20, 2023 | New York Law Journal

In the 1960s, Martin Luther King Jr. was a radical who was feared, hated, and considered dangerous. But in the years since King's 1968 assassination, he has become saintly and mythological. Pondering this dichotomy, a biographer set out to write a book about King, the man, focusing on his humanity, hopes, flaws, and anxieties.

By Jeffrey M. Winn

8 minute read

September 20, 2023 | New York Law Journal

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

By ALM Staff

2 minute read

September 19, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Jason Swergold, who served as former deputy chief of the Westchester office for the Southern District U.S. Attorney's office, racked up a 11-1 record at trial during his tenure as a prosecutor and worked on a number of high-profile cases.

By Andrew Denney

3 minute read

September 19, 2023 | New York Law Journal

The Second Amendment comes closest to defining the myth of what it means to be an American—fierce self-reliance combined with deep skepticism of government authority—in a way that no other provision of the constitution does. Behind this myth, however, is a less savory reality.

By Steven Goldman

7 minute read

September 18, 2023 | New York Law Journal

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

By ALM Staff

2 minute read

September 18, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Driven by the investigations and indictments of Donald Trump and his demagogic attacks against the judicial system as well as outrage against so-called "progressive prosecutors," a Law Journal columnist writes, GOP lawmakers have declared war on prosecutors to intimidate them and prevent them from exercising their professional duties.

By Bennett L. Gershman

6 minute read

September 15, 2023 | New York Law Journal

In their article, "'Get Sheds Down': Reforming NYC's Shed Construction," Kenneth M. Block and Melissa T. Billig discuss New York City Department…

By Daniel M. Lehmann

1 minute read

September 15, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Stimson, the namesake for the prestigious award, served as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York from 1906-09, and as president of the City Bar from 1937-39.

By ALM Staff

2 minute read

September 15, 2023 | New York Law Journal

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

By ALM Staff

2 minute read

September 13, 2023 | New York Law Journal

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

By ALM Staff

2 minute read