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Michael Riccardi

Michael Riccardi

Michael Riccardi has been a reporter and editor at ALM publications for more than 20 years. A graduate of Villanova University's law school, he lives in Philadelphia. He can be reached at [email protected].

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March 19, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Upstate Judge Suspended During Case Over Allegations of Faulty Tax Returns, Sexist Remarks

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

Cuomo Signs Paid Sick Leave Measure Into Law, With Immediate Effect

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

New York State Senate Approves Mandatory Paid Sick Leave for Isolated Workers

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, Prosecutors, Meet Over Bail Reform, but No Deal Is Reported

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

NY AG James Presses Fight Against Trump Administration Rule to Curtail Food Assistance

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

New York Court of Appeals Hears In-Person Arguments, Observing Social Distancing

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

NY Legislative Session Pauses, but Action on Budget, Cannabis, Bail Reform May Still Happen

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

NY State Courts End 'Nonessential' Services in Coronavirus Response

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

By Ryan Tarinelli

5 minute read

March 13, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Ex-NY State Government Lawyer Settles Case With Ethics Panel Over Flawed Financial Disclosure

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

2 minute read

March 13, 2020 | The Legal Intelligencer

Capitol Report

Following is a listing of executive and legislative action for the week of March 9. Both houses of the General Assembly were in recess at press time. The Pennsylvania Senate and state House of Representatives were scheduled to return to session Monday.

By Michael Riccardi

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