Ryan Tarinelli

April 27, 2021 | New York Law Journal

Larry D. Hartwell, a justice for Lyons Town Court, stepped down April 9 after being informed that the state commission was looking into allegations he "engaged repeatedly in unauthorized ex parte communications and gave the appearance of bias in a small claims matter," the commission said in a press release Tuesday.

By Ryan Tarinelli

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April 26, 2021 | New York Law Journal

At the time the decision came down, Greenberg Traurig was representing the judge in litigation over the court system's decision to force out dozens of older jurists due to a budget cut.

By Ryan Tarinelli

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April 22, 2021 | New York Law Journal

The state bar association found that Court of Appeals candidates Kathy Hirata Chin, Caitlin J. Halligan, Valerie Brathwaite Nelson, Erin M. Peradotto and Shirley Troutman are "well qualified."

By Ryan Tarinelli

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April 21, 2021 | New York Law Journal

Davis Polk is working with the Assembly judiciary committee to conduct the investigation, which stands as one of the most direct threats to Cuomo's power.

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April 20, 2021 | New York Law Journal

The Civil Service Employees Association is one of several unions that were left with concerns and unanswered questions when the court system rolled out its latest coronavirus reopening decision on Monday.

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April 16, 2021 | New York Law Journal

At the time of the arguments in early January, Chief Judge Janet DiFiore was being represented by a separate attorney from Greenberg Traurig in two lawsuits over the court system's decision to force out dozens of older judges.

By Ryan Tarinelli

6 minute read

April 15, 2021 | New York Law Journal

Scott Karson, president of the bar association, issued a statement saying the association expressed concerns over the weekend about the decision to cut 46 older judges from the bench due to a 10% budget cut from the governor's administration.

By Ryan Tarinelli

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April 14, 2021 | New York Law Journal

Chief Judge Janet DiFiore, in a video statement, encouraged the older judges who were not certificated to renew their applications.

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April 12, 2021 | New York Law Journal

"If it's a difficult decision, it's only because there are so many qualified people on the list," Cuomo said on Monday during a phone call with reporters.

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3 minute read

April 09, 2021 | New York Law Journal

"I'm delighted to see the list," said Sharon Stern Gerstman, former president of the New York State Bar Association and counsel to Magavern Magavern Grimm.

By Ryan Tarinelli

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