John M Leventhal

January 19, 2023 | New York Law Journal

The hearing itself was robust and full, but calling it a "fair" hearing is farcical and a travesty.

By John M. Leventhal

4 minute read

January 02, 2022 | New York Law Journal

A group of sitting and retired judges write that the court system's portrayal of its recent move to deny 46 older judges' bid to stay on the bench past retirement age as a cost-cutting measure was a "red herring."

By Carmen R. Velasquez, Mary Ann Brigantti, Richard T. Andrias and John M. Leventhal

3 minute read

June 23, 2021 | New York Law Journal

He was innovative, unafraid of being reversed, and revered by the bench and bar.

By John M. Leventhal

4 minute read

March 10, 2021 | New York Law Journal

Adams recognized early on the significance of the role of courts in society and their importance as the last protector of individual rights against the abuses and excesses of government. Yet the first and most essential protector of an individual criminal defendant's rights is his or her attorney.

By John M. Leventhal

5 minute read

February 17, 2021 | New York Law Journal

The musical chairs of moving judges around to fill the holes in the dike of the inevitable flood of litigation will leave the citizens of this great state without a seat when the music stops.

By John M. Leventhal

3 minute read

June 25, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Dean Allard spearheaded progressive initiatives such as an accelerated two-year J.D. program that allows top students to enter the work place earlier.

By John M. Leventhal

2 minute read

May 11, 2011 | New York Law Journal

John M. Leventhal, an associate justice of the Appellate Division, Second Department, said in his keynote address at the Law Day commemoration of the Supreme Court, Kings County: Adams recognized early on the importance of the role of courts in society and the importance of courts as the last protector of individual rights against the abuses and excesses of government. I am proud to be able to report that our courts remain the protector of an individual's rights and a balance against unjust laws. We address wrongful convictions and provide due process to civil and criminal litigants alike.

By John M. Leventhal

10 minute read

December 27, 2010 | New York Law Journal

By Justices John M. Leventhal, Leonard B. Austin, Cheryl E. Chambers and Sheri Roman

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