Ryan Tarinelli

March 02, 2021 | New York Law Journal

New York Attorney Letitia James is deciding on a law firm to be assigned a high-profile matter that could rattle New York politics and government. The appearance of propriety and neutrality will be crucial, experts said.

By Ryan Tarinelli

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March 01, 2021 | New York Law Journal

The law firm, Morvillo Abramowitz Grand Iason & Anello, will represent the governor's office in the Eastern District's investigation, law firm partner Elkan Abramowitz told the Law Journal on Monday.

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February 28, 2021 | New York Law Journal

The announcement capped off a power struggle on Sunday between the Cuomo administration and James over how officials should proceed in looking into the sexual harassment allegations.

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February 26, 2021 | New York Law Journal

Operating throughout the state, mental health courts aim to respond to defendants with mental illness and can link them to long-term treatment instead of incarceration, according to a press release.

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February 25, 2021 | New York Law Journal

The office of New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a report late last month that called for the elimination of the immunity provisions.

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February 24, 2021 | New York Law Journal

"The public deserves to know what transpired behind closed doors," she said.

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February 23, 2021 | New York Law Journal

James said Prude was experiencing a mental health crisis and needed compassion and help from professionals -- something she said he did not receive.

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February 23, 2021 | New York Law Journal

State court officials shut down new jury trials in November as New York saw climbing coronavirus figures.

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February 22, 2021 | New York Law Journal

The legislation is one of several bills on the wish list for public defenders and criminal justice reform advocates this session.

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February 19, 2021 | New York Law Journal

The union, in its statement, added that the new process—holding that a sustained claim of discriminatory conduct would require a disciplinary hearing—"clearly diminishes worker rights and may violate our contract."

By Ryan Tarinelli

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