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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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May 10, 2021 | New York Law Journal

Western NY Town Judge Misspent Grant Money, Disciplinary Commission Says

Donald F. Knab Jr. serves as a justice for the Rush Town Court in Monroe County and has agreed to a censure from the state Commission on Judicial Conduct, the commission said in a press release Monday.

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May 10, 2021 | New York Law Journal

Third Judicial District Launches Pilot Aimed at Improving Access to Online Proceedings

The state court system says the program will also allow people without a home computer to electronically file court documents, find free legal services and connect to court remotely.

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May 07, 2021 | New York Law Journal

Police Officers' Translation of Complaining Witness Statement Acceptable for Pleadings, NY High Court Rules

A mid-level appeals court had found a certificate of translation was needed to cure a hearsay defect, but the Court of Appeals ruled that a police officer's translation of the employee's narrative "did not create a level of hearsay for pleading purposes."

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May 05, 2021 | New York Law Journal

Cuomo Faces Looming Deadline for NY Court of Appeals Nomination

Under state law, Cuomo must nominate one candidate for the post no later than May 8. The governor must pick one of the seven candidates put forward by the Commission on Judicial Nomination last month. The commission selected a candidate group of all women for the post.

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May 04, 2021 | New York Law Journal

NY's Top Court Rules Against Teen Brain Development Testimony in Fatal Shooting Case

"Under the particular facts of this case, the trial court did not abuse its discretion in denying defendant's request to permit the proposed expert witness testimony," the memorandum said.

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May 03, 2021 | New York Law Journal

NY Lawmaker Proposes New Judicial District for Hudson Valley

A bill sponsored by Assemblyman Mike Lawler, R-Pearl River, would split up the current Ninth Judicial District by separating Westchester County from Dutchess, Orange, Putnam and Rockland counties.

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April 30, 2021 | New York Law Journal

Meet the Latest Candidates for a Seat on New York's Top Court

The seven candidates have made the shortlist to take the seat held by former Court of Appeals Judge Paul Feinman, who died after abruptly retiring from the court due to health concerns.

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April 29, 2021 | New York Law Journal

Commission Selects Candidates to Fill Feinman's Court of Appeals Seat

The Commission on Judicial Nomination released the candidate's names Thursday.

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April 29, 2021 | New York Law Journal

New York Democrats Push for 'Clean Slate' Legislation

The bill, if it becomes law, would allow people with criminal convictions to move forward after they have paid their debt to society, the supporters argued.

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April 28, 2021 | New York Law Journal

Criminal Defense Association Gives Lowest Rating to 3 NY Court of Appeals Candidates

The criminal defense attorney organization said that "none of the seven nominees have significant experience representing individual criminal defendants."

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