Michael Riccardi

March 19, 2020 | New York Law Journal

"Prosecutors, litigants, and attorneys should not have to choose between placing themselves at risk of exposure to COVID-19 and pursuing civil and criminal justice," lawmakers said.

By Ryan Tarinelli

2 minute read

March 19, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Broome County Family Court Judge Richard Miller, who is challenging the termination decision, is alleged by the Commission on Judicial Conduct will failing to report tens of thousands of dollars in income on his state and federal tax returns over several years.

By Ryan Tarinelli

2 minute read

March 19, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Under the new law, employees at companies with more than 100 employees will be provided at least two weeks of paid sick leave during any isolation or quarantine caused by COVID-19.

By Ryan Tarinelli

3 minute read

March 18, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Workers for a company that employs between 11 and 99 people would be given at least five days of paid sick leave and afforded unpaid leave until the end of a quarantine or isolation period, according to the measure.

By Ryan Tarinelli

3 minute read

March 18, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Cuomo's office said the meeting included Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez, Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark and Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler. The meeting also involved New York City Police Commissioner Dermot Shea and representatives from The Legal Aid Society and the Vera Institute of Justice.

By Ryan Tarinelli

4 minute read

March 17, 2020 | New York Law Journal

James hailed the preliminary injunction from U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell as a win in the face of a national public health emergency.

By Ryan Tarinelli

4 minute read

March 17, 2020 | New York Law Journal

A spokesman for the state's highest court said arguments, heard by all seven judges, were not open to public spectators.

By Ryan Tarinelli

2 minute read

March 16, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Two members of the New York Assembly, Helene Weinstein and Charles Barron, have also been diagnosed with COVID-19. The state Capitol is also closed to visitors.

By Ryan Tarinelli

4 minute read

March 15, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Gov. Andrew Cuomo said he had asked Chief Judge Janet DiFiore to come up with a plan.

By Ryan Tarinelli

6 minute read

March 13, 2020 | New York Law Journal

The state's Joint Commission on Public Ethics said Michael Pisapia, former associate counsel to the New York Liquidation Bureau, has agreed to pay $3,000 and settle violations of the public officers law "for failing to disclose income received for providing legal services to private clients."

By Ryan Tarinelli

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