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Ryan Tarinelli

Ryan Tarinelli

Ryan Tarinelli is a reporter at the New York Law Journal. He is based at the New York State Capitol in Albany, New York. He can be reached through email at [email protected]. Follow him on Twitter: @ryantarinelli.

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October 08, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Brooklyn Law Firm Sues Over Lockdown Plan Targeting Coronavirus Clusters

Turturro Law in Brooklyn is arguing that it doesn't hold mass gatherings and operates within a safe and controlled environment, complying with coronavirus protocols.

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3 minute read

October 07, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Judge Should Be Admonished for Missing Disclosure Deadline, Disciplinary Commission Says

A judge in upstate New York should be admonished for not filing a financial disclosure statement in a "timely fashion," a state disciplinary commission said Wednesday.

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2 minute read

October 07, 2020 | New York Law Journal

As Voter Registration Deadline Nears, Groups Make Legal Push to Extend Timeline

Civil liberties groups launched a near last-minute bid Tuesday to push back New York's voter registration deadline ahead of the November general election.

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3 minute read

October 06, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Cuomo Rolls Out Plans for Lockdown Restrictions, Including Law Offices, in Coronavirus Cluster Areas

Gov. Andrew Cuomo will issue lockdown orders for parts of New York that are battling coronavirus clusters, forcing law firm offices and other nonessential businesses to shutter in a bid to stop larger outbreaks.

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3 minute read

October 05, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Key NY Lawmaker Criticizes Plan to Cut Older Judges, Calling It 'Age Discrimination'

The chairman of the state Assembly judiciary committee is criticizing the state court system for forcing dozens of older judges off the bench to help deal with an approximate $300 million cut to the judiciary budget.

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5 minute read

October 05, 2020 | New York Law Journal

In Response to Coronavirus Hotspots, Cuomo Decides Against Business Closures in Brooklyn, Queens Neighborhoods

Businesses are also not the source of mass coronavirus spread, the governor said, adding that there should be an improved template before the state moves to order closures. A shutdown order could have affected law firm offices.

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3 minute read

October 02, 2020 | New York Law Journal

New Coronavirus Hot Spots Not Likely to Prompt Closure Mandates for Law Firm Offices

Lucian Chalfen, a state court spokesman, said Friday that the hot spot areas have not affected courthouse operations.

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3 minute read

October 01, 2020 | New York Law Journal

NYC Fitness Studio Withdraws Lawsuit Over COVID-19 Executive Orders

The move comes after Gov. Andrew Cuomo gave the greenlight for gyms and fitness centers to reopen under rules aimed at slowing the spread of the deadly virus.

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2 minute read

October 01, 2020 | New York Law Journal

State Judge Rejects Request to Sideline New York's 25-Day Voter Registration Deadline

New York State Judge J. Machelle Sweeting has denied a preliminary injunction that sought to prevent election officials from enforcing a 25-day voter registration deadline.

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3 minute read

September 30, 2020 | New York Law Journal

As NY State Courts Report Budget Cut, Lawyers Fear Delays, Employee Unions Worry Over Jobs

Scott Karson, president of the New York State Bar Association, issued a statement saying it's important "that our federal and state governments work together to find revenue sources and restore this money."

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