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 05, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Attorney of the Year Finalist: Susan Kohlmann

"Her legal acumen is astute as she gently dismantles witnesses with her scalpel-like questions," Jordan Razza, associate counsel to Diageo, said of Kohlmann.

By Andrew Denney

4 minute read

October 03, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Almost 200 Years Ago, Sojourner Truth Won a Then-Rare Court Victory Against a White Man. Key Documents From the Case Were Just Recently Uncovered.

On Tuesday, the Historical Society of the New York Courts hosts "Sojourner Truth, Slavery, and the Justice System: The Importance of Preserving Court Documents," in which the panelists discuss the discovery documents from Truth's case.

By Andrew Denney

3 minute read

October 03, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Manhattan Jury Awards $28.5M to Former New York Giants Player Who Claimed Medical Malpractice Ended His Career

Michael Cox claimed that Dr. Dean Lorich, who operated on his ankle at New York-Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center's Hospital for Special Surgery, cleared Cox to return to full training after failing to properly handle the injury to his cartilage.

By Andrew Denney

3 minute read

October 03, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Queens District Attorney's Recent Statements on Search for New Chief Judge Shows She Has Forgotten the Constitution

Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz recently took to the pages of this publication to opine on the selection process for the next Chief Judge of…

By Peter F. Martin

4 minute read

September 29, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Decision of the Day: Possibly Polyamorous Partner Allowed to Proceed with Non Traditional Family Member Defense

Petitioner, landlord, commenced a licensee holdover proceeding after the tenant of record, Scott Anderson, died and the last renewal lease expired. In…

By Andrew Denney

2 minute read

September 28, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Decision of the Day: Panel Finds Defendants Did Not Have Duty to Care For Inspector Injured at NYC Wastewater Plant

Jeri Smith, a site safety inspector for construction work by contractors at a New York City wastewater treatment plant, was hurt, at the plant, when…

By ALM Staff

2 minute read

September 27, 2022 | New York Law Journal

City Bar Honors Federal Prosecutors With the Henry L. Stimson Medal

The New York City Bar Association recognized the work of prosecutors from the U.S. Attorneys' offices for the Eastern and Southern districts on September…

By ALM Staff

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September 27, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Real Estate Attorney David Clurman, Who Fought Corruption on Broadway for NYAG's Office, Dies at 95

Through his lengthy career, Clurman worked in both the private and public sectors and penned a number of legal volumes.

By Andrew Denney

4 minute read

September 24, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Suit Alleges Warner Bros. Discovery Failed to Disclose High Churn Rate for HBO Max Prior to Merger

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

By ALM Staff

1 minute read

September 23, 2022 | New York Law Journal

NYC Legal Aid Names New Chief for Citywide Housing Practice

In her new role, Munonyedi "Mun" Clifford will work with other offices at Legal Aid to look for opportunities to go on the offensive and file lawsuits against "unscrupulous landlords," governmental entities and "bad actors" who get in the way of people obtaining affordable housing.

By Andrew Denney

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