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.
March 29, 2021 | New York Law Journal
With 3 Retirements, NY's Top Court Enters Period of Uncertainty, Lawyers SayThree judges are leaving the court in a 10-month span. Legal experts say the shakeup is a critical moment for New York's highest court.
By Ryan Tarinelli
5 minute read
March 24, 2021 | New York Law Journal
NY Senate Passes Bill to Repeal Nursing Home Liability ProtectionsState lawmakers trimmed the scope of the protections last year, but kept the law's framework intact overall.
By Ryan Tarinelli
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March 24, 2021 | New York Law Journal
Commission Starts Process to Fill Feinman's Court of Appeals SeatThe commission pledged to "promptly discharge its Constitutional and statutory responsibilities."
By Ryan Tarinelli
4 minute read
March 23, 2021 | New York Law Journal
Davis Polk Team Details Plan for Broad-Based Impeachment Inquiry Into Cuomo's ConductThe exchanges outlined an inquiry that will have a broad reach to look into the behavior of the embattled third-term governor.
By Ryan Tarinelli
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March 23, 2021 | New York Law Journal
Feinman Retires From New York Court of Appeals, Effective Immediately, to Focus on Health ConcernsFeinman, who was the first openly gay Court of Appeals judge, joined New York's highest court in 2017 and his retirement was effective as of Tuesday, the court system said.
By Ryan Tarinelli
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March 22, 2021 | New York Law Journal
NY Court of Appeals Set to Hear In-Person Arguments in Criminal Cases This WeekA case scheduled to come before the state's Court of Appeals on Tuesday centers on a 2014 shooting in which a 14-year-old boy fired at rival gang members on a bus but instead hit an innocent passenger, according to court filings.
By Ryan Tarinelli
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March 19, 2021 | New York Law Journal
Davis Polk Debate: What Ethics Experts Are Saying About Their Appointment to Lead Impeachment InvestigationThere are no signs state lawmakers will be pulling Davis Polk from the high-stakes assignment, which involves conducting the inquiry into accusations which threaten the embattled governor's hold on the office.
By Ryan Tarinelli
4 minute read
March 18, 2021 | New York Law Journal
NY Legislature Passes Reform Bill Aimed at Limiting Solitary ConfinementMultiple organizations, including The Legal Aid Society, are calling on Gov. Andrew Cuomo to sign the bill.
By Ryan Tarinelli
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March 17, 2021 | New York Law Journal
Davis Polk Picked to Head Impeachment Investigation Into Cuomo AllegationsA lawyer for one of Cuomo's accusers said the appointment of Davis Polk was an "unacceptable conflict of interest," since the spouse of New York Chief Judge Janet DiFiore, long seen as an ally of the governor, worked at the firm for decades.
By Ryan Tarinelli
4 minute read
March 16, 2021 | New York Law Journal
What Is Cuomo's Next Move Amid Investigation? Employment Lawyers Weigh InWith state Attorney General Letitia James overseeing an independent investigation into the claims, employment lawyers say the best move for Cuomo is to simply comply with the inquiry and let the investigation run its course.
By Ryan Tarinelli
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