Jason Grant

November 30, 2020 | New York Law Journal

"We are pleased by the decision of the justices of the Appellate Division, Third Department regarding the stay and will further argue our case in the appropriate venue," said a spokesman on behalf of the state court system defendants.

By Jason Grant

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November 20, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Under the new schedule, Chief Judge DiFiore must sit for a deposition in the lawsuit Dec. 2 and Chief Administrative Judge Lawrence Marks must be deposed Dec. 4.

By Jason Grant

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November 18, 2020 | New York Law Journal

"This motion is about recognizing the Rule of Law," said Y. David Scharf, a Morrison Cohen partner and a lead lawyer for the Appellate Division justices in their lawsuit, on Wednesday.

By Jason Grant

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November 17, 2020 | New York Law Journal

"While criticism and disagreement on how to deal with such [budget] reductions is expected, it is profoundly disappointing to receive a letter from a sitting judge, on behalf of a respected Association of Judges, that repeatedly attacks our motives as biased. Not at all constructive, productive or responsible. I, frankly, expected better of you and the organization."

By Jason Grant

8 minute read

November 16, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Robert Garnsey, admitted to the state bar in 1994, orally argued before the Appellate Division, Second Department in both 2018 and 2019 and worked on 13 other litigation matters, after he was made part of a 2017 mass suspension of lawyers who'd failed to complete biennial registration requirements, according to the court.

By Jason Grant

5 minute read

November 12, 2020 | New York Law Journal

The court system defendants, meanwhile, have requested that the case be moved to Albany County from Suffolk County, arguing that proceeding in the latter county may "create an appearance of impropriety, bias or favoritism."

By Jason Grant

6 minute read

November 10, 2020 | New York Law Journal

"Why is the bar association coming out with recommendations on a vaccine?" one lobbyist asked. "What are they going to do next? Are they coming out with a recommendation on mandatory mammograms? I mean, they're lawyers. Are podiatrists coming out with resolutions on changes to bail reform?"

By Jason Grant

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November 07, 2020 | New York Law Journal

The resolution does contain conditions limiting its scope. Those include that the state government should only consider making vaccinations mandatory if voluntary COVID-19 vaccinations fall short of producing needed levels of population immunity; that an assessment of the health threat to various communities be made so that perhaps the mandate can be targeted; and that a mandate only be considered after there is expert consensus about the vaccine's safety and efficacy.

By Jason Grant

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November 06, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Meanwhile, a large group of parents, families and individuals who vigorously oppose any mandatory COVID-19 vaccination are planning to rally and march from a central square off Eagle Street in Albany to Gov. Andrew Cuomo's mansion.

By Jason Grant

7 minute read

November 06, 2020 | New York Law Journal

The hearing, which was announced within hours of Appellate Division justices suing the court system on Thursday, will examine the impact of losing dozens of experienced judges on the state's delivery of justice.

By Jason Grant

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