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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May 24, 2023 | New York Law Journal

A Death in the Subway: The Law in New York

The death on the floor of a subway car of a homeless man suffering mental health issues is a very sad chapter in New York City history and the conduct of all involved is rightly subject to public scrutiny and debate, an appellate attorney writes.

By Norman A. Olch

10 minute read

May 23, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Pryor Cashman Representing Group of Hudson Valley Hotels in Suit Alleging They Are Unconstitutionally Prevented From Sheltering Migrants

This suit was surfaced by Law.com Radar. Read the complaint here.

By ALM Staff

2 minute read

May 23, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Video Evidence of Jordan Neely's Death Does Not Support a Self-Defense Claim

Lethal force can only be used in self defense if a person reasonably believes that lethal force is necessary to protect that person or another person from an imminent threat of grave harm, an attorney writes in response to a recent letter to the editor published in the Law Journal.

By Ronald McGuire

3 minute read

May 23, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Firms Settling Into New Spaces Amid Flurry of Manhattan Leasing Activity by Legal Industry

According to a report this month from Cushman & Wakefield on leasing activity by law firms across the United States, the top 10 list for new leases or renewals based on square footage included five firms either re-signing or moving into new spaces in New York City over the past year.

By Andrew Denney

4 minute read

May 23, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Decision of the Day: Court Grants Tenant Yellowstone Injunction, Tolling Time to Cure Alleged Defaults

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

By ALM Staff

2 minute read

May 22, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Decision of the Day: Work Under Consulting Agreement Falls Within Freelance Isn't Free Act Protection

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

By ALM Staff

2 minute read

May 19, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Decision of the Day: Designating Petition for Town Supervisor Denied Invalidation; Court Erred in Finding Fraud

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

By ALM Staff

2 minute read

May 19, 2023 | New York Law Journal

George Santos: Presumed Innocent?

Santos has already conceded that he committed theft and that he fabricated significant aspects of his resume, the very resume upon which donors relied when contributing to his campaign and upon which voters relied when casting their ballots for him, a former prosecutor writes.

By Elliott B. Jacobson

7 minute read

May 19, 2023 | New York Law Journal

The Dilemma of Balancing Civil Rights & Criminal Defense: The Complex Case of Daniel Penny

The situation underscores the delicate balance between advocating for the civil rights of young black men and upholding the principles of criminal defense.

By Cary London

4 minute read

May 17, 2023 | New York Law Journal

'Shyster' and Antisemitism: A Delayed Reaction

A longtime Law Journal contributor follows up on a provocative piece published 20 years ago that continues to draw attention and stir debate.

By Daniel Kornstein

6 minute read


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