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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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August 02, 2021 | New York Law Journal

Virus Cases Increasing Among Court Workers, Judicial System Reports

For months, the Unified Court System has been reporting new coronavirus cases on its website, including new cases from court workers, court visitors and jurors who have contact with the system.

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July 30, 2021 | New York Law Journal

Fried Frank Secures $1.5 Million Contract to Represent NY Health Dept. in COVID Response Probe

The contract indicates that the Manhattan district attorney's office has made inquiries to the state agency, though it is not explicit on local prosecutors' focus.

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July 28, 2021 | New York Law Journal

New York State Courts Requiring Vaccination or Testing of Judges and Workers

Court system officials said details would be rolled out "in the coming days" and the policy would take effect in the weeks ahead.

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July 28, 2021 | New York Law Journal

New York State Bar Organizes Emergency Task Force on Vaccine Mandates

The group is being asked to look at whether vaccination mandates should be put into place to stave off another virus wave, which is already appearing on the national level as the delta variant capitalizes on slowing vaccination rates in recent months.

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July 26, 2021 | New York Law Journal

In Singas' Close Confirmation Vote, Did Identity Overcome Ideology?

Critics said Cuomo's nominee could endanger criminal justice reforms. Senate Democratic lawmakers who stressed her heritage and Long Island roots made sure she secured her a seat on New York's top court.

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July 23, 2021 | New York Law Journal

NY AG Reaches Sex Discrimination Settlement With Celebrity Chef Mario Batali

The $600,000 settlement will go to at least 20 former employees, according to an announcement from New York Attorney General Letitia James' office.

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July 22, 2021 | New York Law Journal

NY State Bar Association Organizes Task Force to Analyze US Voting Restrictions

T. Andrew Brown, president of the bar association, issued a statement saying the right to vote is under siege. The task force will make reform recommendations and will be led by election lawyer Jerry Goldfeder, who works as special counsel at Stroock & Stroock & Lavan.

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July 21, 2021 | New York Law Journal

Ex-Judge Accused in Federal Lawsuit of Rape, Dozens of Acts of Sexual Abuse Against Secretary

In 2006 alone, he compelled the secretary to give him oral sex "on at least thirty separate occasions," according to the lawsuit, which alleged that each instance took place in Rosenbaum's judicial chambers. The secretary was forced to perform oral sex on the judge between 2005 and 2009, the litigation alleges.

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July 19, 2021 | New York Law Journal

New Slate of Older NY Judges Seek Approval to Stay on Bench

A total of 29 state court judges are seeking certification or recertification this year, according to a list from the state court system.

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July 16, 2021 | New York Law Journal

Cuomo Spends Campaign Dollars for Attorney Fees While Facing Sexual Harassment Investigation, Documents Show

The Cuomo campaign paid out more than $284,000 to a law firm. Part of the payments were made weeks before the third-term governor said he was not using campaign money to fund his legal counsel.

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