Jay Goldberg

Jay Goldberg

July 07, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Abortion: Then and Now

Donald Trumps former lawyer, Jay Goldberg, weighs in on the history of abortion in this country.

By Jay Goldberg

12 minute read

June 15, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Gun Control and Regulation: Second Amendment Issues

Jay Goldberg, Donald Trump's former attorney, weighs in on the topic of gun control.

By Jay Goldberg

8 minute read

April 08, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Prosecutorial Misconduct and the Rule of Law

Former Trump attorney Jay Goldberg offers his perspective on broad prosecutorial speech and the Rule of Law.

By Jay Goldberg

6 minute read

February 24, 2022 | New York Law Journal

Trump Rebound

Former Trump attorney, Jay Goldberg, discusses the role of 'specific intent' and 'reliance on the advice of counsel' as defenses in the controversy surrounding Donald Trump's request to Georgia's Secretary of State to "find votes" after the presidential election.

By Jay Goldberg

11 minute read

November 17, 2021 | New York Law Journal

What Awaits Steve Bannon for His Misbehavior: Nothing Good!

Jay Goldberg weighs in on the Steve Bannon story with a focus on the procedure chosen, namely alleged criminal contempt, which in his view is "hardly the best approach calculated to satisfy the goal of the committee to secure Bannon's testimony and documents as early as possible."

By Jay Goldberg

13 minute read

December 16, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Does New York Have a State Militia as Defined by the Second Amendment?

This article deals with a "band of brothers" and "sisters," namely, prominent jurists, state and federal, as well as distinguished and prominent lawyers, who gather together at least one day each month.

By Jay Goldberg and Alex Huot

9 minute read

July 31, 2020 | New York Law Journal

The 'Brady' Obligation: A True Boost from District Judge Allison Nathan

The author shares his views on District Judge Allison Nathan's opinions in 'U.S. v. Ali Sadr Hashemi Nejad,' and the earlier 'U.S. v. Pizarro,' where she makes it clear that there cannot be adherence to 'Brady' by merely allowing the government to state that it is "aware of its obligation."

By Jay Goldberg and Alex S. Huot

8 minute read

January 09, 2020 | New York Law Journal

The Trial Lawyer's Need To Understand the Doctrine of Constructive Amendment of an Indictment

This article analyzes the doctrine of constructive amendment of an indictment, which calls for the reversal of a conviction if recognized by defense counsel and preserved and rejected at the trial level.

By Jay Goldberg

10 minute read

May 13, 2019 | New York Law Journal

The Hostile Government Witness: Problems for Both Sides

This article deals with the parameters of what a federal prosecutor in a criminal case may do when a witness it must call on a post-conviction hearing or trial will withdraw an earlier inculpatory statement.

By Jay Goldberg

15 minute read

October 04, 2018 | New York Law Journal

The Perils of a Motion Seeking a Judge's Recusal

A motion to recuse is a risky matter.

By Jay Goldberg

20 minute read