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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October 21, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Johnny Depp and Jeff Beck Sue to Block Filmmaker's Copyright 'Shakedown' Over Song Lyrics

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

By ALM Staff

2 minute read

October 20, 2022 | New York Law Journal

New York Bar Exam Pass Rate Falls for First-Time Candidates in July Administration

The board examined 3,109 candidates who graduated from New York's 15 law schools, of whom 82% passed the exam—a 4% decrease from the July 2021 administration.

By Andrew Denney

2 minute read

October 20, 2022 | New York Law Journal

In Final Decision as He Retires From Bench, Judge Says Current Bankruptcy Law Allows Private Equity to 'Loot' Companies

Bankruptcy Judge Robert Drain allowed a trustee in the bankruptcy for upstate New York grocery store chain Tops Market to proceed with a lawsuit alleging that Morgan Stanley, which had a controlling stake in Tops from 2007 to 2013, and other investors pushed Tops into Chapter 11 proceedings by paying themselves more than $375 million in stock dividends while neglecting to address the chain's unfunded pension liabilities.

By Andrew Denney

4 minute read

October 19, 2022 | New York Law Journal

St. John's Law Hosts Annual Milton Mollen Moot Court Competition

The bench heard arguments in a case involving the Firearms Owners Protection Act constitutional issues arising from the arrest of a convicted felon who was in possession of a gun.

By ALM Staff

1 minute read

October 12, 2022 | New York Law Journal

More Than 400 Gather to Honor Winners of the Law Journal's Awards for Professional Excellence

This year's award presentation, which drew more than 400 attendees, was held on Oct. 6 at the Marriot Marquis in Times Square.

By Ryland West | Andrew Denney

2 minute read

October 12, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Arbitrators Celebrate Release of First New Edition of 'Small Claims Manual' in Two Decades

It has been more than 21 years since the release of the manual's fifth edition, for which Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Arthur Engoron was the lead author. That treatise that has stood the test of time (and appellate review) and helped thousands litigate and arbitrate within the Small Claims Courts throughout New York State.

By Andrew Denney

2 minute read

October 11, 2022 | New York Law Journal

'The Wheels Are Coming Off': Retired Judge George Grasso Sees Rising Crime as Catalyst for Challenging Queens DA

"The crime wave we're seeing now is, I believe in many respects, an artificially created crime wave," George Grasso said.

By Andrew Denney

4 minute read

October 07, 2022 | New York Law Journal

The 'Classic Judge's Judge': SDNY to Hold Memorial for Judge William Pauley III

The court's memorial for Pauley, who died after a long fight with bile duct cancer, will be held at 4 p.m. on October 13 in Courtroom 9C of the Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States District Courthouse at 500 Pearl Street.

By Andrew Denney

3 minute read

October 07, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Commission Recommends Sanction for Upstate Judge Over Political LinkedIn Posts, 'Extra Curricular' Work With Sheriff's Department

Town of Lloyd Justice Terry Elia "liked" at least 12 LinkedIn posts indicating support for police and six political posts via his public profile on the platform over 2020 and 2021, including a post contrasting the supposed policies of President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump stating that Biden supports "killing babies."

By Andrew Denney

3 minute read

October 06, 2022 | New York Law Journal

NYC Law Department Welcomes New Class of Assistant Corporation Counsels

The New York City Law Department has bolstered its ranks with 68 new attorneys who are coming to the office from 28 different law schools, adding what…

By ALM Staff

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