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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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January 21, 2021 | New York Law Journal

Long Island Judge Narrows Issues in Origination Payment Case

Attorney Michael Zapson filed a lawsuit last year against Davidoff Hutcher & Citron, which describes itself as a commercial law and government relations firm.

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January 20, 2021 | New York Law Journal

NY Budget Director Argues State Did Not Force Cuts on Court System

"The judiciary was asked to look at their budget and do what they think is the right thing to do with regard to controlling spending in light of the reductions in programs that we're doing across the board. But there was no directive [at] the judiciary on what they had or were required to do," Robert Mujica said. A state financial plan assumed the judiciary would initiate a 10% cut in their budget during the current fiscal year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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January 20, 2021 | New York Law Journal

Cuomo to Back Bill to Protect Judges' Privacy by Shielding Their Home Addresses

The measure, which would allow federal and state judges to ask election board officials to shield their home address from public view, comes months after a shooting that killed the son of U.S. District Judge Esther Salas of the District of New Jersey and wounded her husband.

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January 19, 2021 | New York Law Journal

Criminal Justice Reform: What Will New State Senate Democrats Do?

State senators in the freshman class have indicated support for police reform, but it remains unclear how many of the new lawmakers will endorse post-conviction reforms.

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January 15, 2021 | New York Law Journal

Cuomo, Democrats Welcome Lawsuit Against NYPD Officials, City Alleging Excessive Force

Legal defense organizations also commended the lawsuit and said the NYPD must be held accountable for its handling of the demonstrations.

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January 14, 2021 | New York Law Journal

NY AG Files Suit Over 'Excessive' Police Force Used Against BLM Protesters

"There is no question that the NYPD engaged in a pattern of excessive, brutal, and unlawful force against peaceful protesters," she said in a statement.

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January 13, 2021 | New York Law Journal

NY AG James 'Closely Monitoring' Threats to State Capitol in Wake of Jan. 6 DC Riot

"We will not hesitate to take legal action against anyone who seeks to terrorize or harm legislators, Capitol staff, law enforcement, or members of the public," James warned in a statement Wednesday.

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January 12, 2021 | New York Law Journal

NY State Lawmaker Accused of Domestic Violence Is Arrested

Authorities said the state senator from New York City is charged with criminal obstruction of breathing.

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January 11, 2021 | New York Law Journal

Cuomo Reflects on Pandemic, Racial Injustice During State of the State Address

In New York's Capitol building, Cuomo will find a shifted power dynamic this session. Democrats are armed with a veto-proof majority in both legislative chambers.

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January 07, 2021 | New York Law Journal

NY's High Court Weighs Liability in Bloomberg Worker Sexual Harassment Lawsuit

In 2019, Bloomberg won an appeal to remove himself from the litigation. Arguments before the state's highest court focused on that same issue.

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