Ryan Tarinelli

June 10, 2021 | New York Law Journal

State lawmakers brought questions about Singas' long prosecutorial career and inquired about her time as Nassau County district attorney. The hearing, which was held Tuesday, was at times marked by pointed questions.

By Ryan Tarinelli

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June 09, 2021 | New York Law Journal

Eight nominees who are being slated to serve on the state Court of Claims were confirmed by the state Legislature's upper chamber.

By Ryan Tarinelli

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June 08, 2021 | New York Law Journal

The two nominees further solidify Gov. Andrew Cuomo's legacy over the state Court of Appeals, seating two appointees who are each in their 50s and could well serve past the governor's time in office.

By Ryan Tarinelli

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June 07, 2021 | New York Law Journal

An NYU professor said there was "no effort to think about professional diversity on the court." But despite the criticism, Nassau County DA Madeline Singas and NYC Civil Administrative Judge Anthony Cannataro do have strong supporters as they head toward confirmation hearings.

By Ryan Tarinelli

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June 04, 2021 | New York Law Journal

More than 40 law professors have signed an open letter to state Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, D-Westchester, urging the chamber to not "rubber stamp" the nominees.

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June 03, 2021 | New York Law Journal

The bill, named the Adult Survivors Act, easily cleared the state Senate, but the legislation still needs to pass the state Assembly and Gov. Andrew Cuomo before becoming law.

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3 minute read

June 02, 2021 | New York Law Journal

Chief Judge Janet DiFiore was sued over a decision to oust older judges in an austerity move. Henry Greenberg was hired to defend it. Ethics experts who spoke with the Law Journal say she should have told the lawyers in a separate case where she cast a deciding vote.

By Ryan Tarinelli

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June 01, 2021 | New York Law Journal

The ruling from the state Court of Appeals reverses a decision from a split appellate court panel, which said the circumstances supported "a reasonable belief that the search of the backpack was necessary to ensure the safety of the arresting officers and the public."

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May 27, 2021 | New York Law Journal

The state attorney general's office says the Rensselaer County Board of Elections did not pick an early voting site that was easily accessible to people who live in Troy.

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May 26, 2021 | New York Law Journal

Gov. Andrew Cuomo named Singas and Administrative Judge Anthony Cannataro as his nominees for New York's top court on Tuesday.

By Ryan Tarinelli

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