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.
August 28, 2020 | New York Law Journal
Attorney for Harvey Weinstein Opposes Depositions as Charges Loom for Disgraced Film ProducerThe attorney told a Manhattan federal judge that he will seek to stop depositions in a civil case due to criminal charges pending in California.
By Ryan Tarinelli
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August 27, 2020 | New York Law Journal
Long Island Judge Should Be Censured for 'Abusive' Behavior, Disciplinary Commission SaysA state disciplinary commission reported Thursday that a Long Island judge should be censured after yelling at attorneys and workers, describing her behavior as abusive and rude.
By Ryan Tarinelli
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August 27, 2020 | New York Law Journal
NYS Bar Association Forms Task Force on COVID-19 Deaths in Nursing Homes, Long-Term Care FacilitiesState officials have released data showing there were more than 6,500 confirmed or presumed coronavirus deaths at nursing homes or adult care facilities across the state.
By Ryan Tarinelli
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August 26, 2020 | New York Law Journal
NY Ballot Drop Box Bill Comes Amid US Postal Service ControversyAs controversy swirls over disruptions to the U.S. Postal Service under the Trump administration, a New York bill introduced by a Manhattan Democrat would authorize local election boards to set up ballot drop boxes.
By Ryan Tarinelli
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August 25, 2020 | New York Law Journal
NY AG James Launches Lawsuit Over US Postal Service 'Slowdown' Ahead of Presidential ElectionThe lawsuit is one of the latest moves in the national controversy surrounding operations at the U.S. Postal Service as election officials brace for a flood of absentee ballots in the general election because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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August 24, 2020 | New York Law Journal
DiFiore Says New York Is Moving Forward With Jury Trials on 'Pilot Basis'Like nearly everything involving physical interactions nowadays, New York is moving forward on new jury trials with the specter of the coronavirus.
By Ryan Tarinelli
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August 24, 2020 | New York Law Journal
With Stipulations, Cuomo Signs NY Bill to Address Ballot DeficienciesCuomo reported he agreed to sign the bill because of an agreement with the Legislature to "make temporary modifications" to the bill through executive order. He did not outline in the memorandum what those changes might entail.
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August 21, 2020 | New York Law Journal
Wedding Postponed as Appeals Court Issues Ruling in Gathering Limit CaseA federal appeals court on Friday ruled against a couple who sought to hold a wedding celebration that would have exceeded a New York gathering limit of 50 people.
By Ryan Tarinelli
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August 21, 2020 | New York Law Journal
NY Lawmakers Question Judge Marks Over COVID-19 Prevention EffortsA Long Island Democrat said he was troubled by ways of skirting the temperature checks at courthouses, and a Manhattan state senator brought up the subject of air filtration.
By Ryan Tarinelli
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August 20, 2020 | New York Law Journal
New York Expands Absentee Voting Access Ahead of November ElectionDemocratic lawmakers have pushed to expand voting access ahead of the November general election and fix problems that cropped up during the state's chaotic June primary.
By Ryan Tarinelli
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