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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March 27, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Decision of the Day: ALJ's Disregard of Treating Doctor's Opinions Rendered Decision Based on Legal Error

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

By ALM Staff

2 minute read

March 27, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Veteran Cannabis Attorney Launches Women-Led Boutique Focused on Budding Industry

The Rudick Law Group gets the vast majority of its work representing small businesses and operators seeking cannabis retail licenses in markets like New York where certain social equity factors are being taken into consideration in the approval process.

By Andrew Denney

4 minute read

March 27, 2023 | New York Law Journal

In His 7 Months as Acting Chief, Anthony Cannataro Shows He Is Fit To Lead the Court of Appeals

Anthony Cannataro has had seven months of experience as the acting chief judge of New York State—the entire judiciary, not just the Court of Appeals—a role as an administrator for which he is qualified.

By Thomas R. Newman

2 minute read

March 26, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Former Federal Prosecutors on Threats to Manhattan DA: In a Democracy, We Must Protect Prosecutorial Independence and the Rule of Law

Former prosecutors speak out in the wake of recent reports of attacks on Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg as a grand jury considers a vote on charges against former President Donald Trump.

By Former Federal Prosecutors

4 minute read

March 22, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Court System Should Train Judges on the Importance of In Camera Interviews With Children in Contested Custody Cases

Conflict exists between the rights of the child to be heard and the due process rights of the parties in a custodial proceeding, but an in camera interview may provide information to the judge relevant to the proceedings, a former state Supreme Court justice writes.

By Sondra J. Miller

6 minute read

March 21, 2023 | New York Law Journal

For the Sake of Children and the Courts, Pay Parity Is Essential for Upstate Panel Attorneys for Children

Our Family Courts will not be able to function without the representation of children provided by panel AFC.

By Linda J. Kostin

6 minute read

March 21, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Decision of the Day: Ongoing Discovery, Fact Issues Lead to Denial Of Judgment in Breach Suit Defendant's Favor

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

By ALM Staff

2 minute read

March 20, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Out With the Old Law: Why Criminal Responsibility Should Start at 25

Learning from mistakes is an integral part of growing into adulthood and New York's antiquated criminal laws surrounding youth incarceration does not reflect this understanding, a civil rights attorney says.

By Cary London

4 minute read

March 20, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Toward a More Meaningful and Efficient Process for Rating Court of Appeals Candidates

The Unified Bars Screening Coalition, made up of 10 bar association groups, makes the logistics possible for up to 70 potential interviews with candidates for the New York Court of Appeals that involves dozens of screening committee members.

By The Unified Bars Screening Coalition

3 minute read

March 20, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Decision of the Day: Judge Explains Reduced Attorney Fee Awarded for Compelled Discovery

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

By ALM Staff

2 minute read

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