By Elizabeth A. Garry, Presiding Justice, Appellate Division, Third Department | April 30, 2018
As the branches occasionally struggle with the scope of their respective powers, and as we in the courts work to uphold our judicial duties without encroaching on our legislative and executive colleagues, it is clear that checks and balances are as fully relevant and important today as they were at our nation's founding.
By Gerald J. Whalen, Presiding Justice, Appellate Division, Fourth Department | April 30, 2018
The bulwark of a strong and independent judiciary is necessary to protect our country against such momentary passions—compelling though they may be—for if we fail in that, we lose our very foundation.
By Sharon Stern Gerstman, President, New York State Bar Association | April 30, 2018
As lawyers, we know how important an independent judiciary is. On this Law Day, let's make sure our fellow citizens understand it, too.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Martin A. Schwartz | April 30, 2018
In his Section 1983 Litigation column, Martin A. Schwartz analyzes “custom or practice” municipal liability. He explains the importance of this issue, explores the meaning of “custom and practice,” and identifies the types of evidence that may be admissible to prove a municipal custom or practice.
New Jersey Law Journal | Commentary
By Edward S. Kahn | April 30, 2018
OP-ED: I am dismayed at the lack of respect for individual rights in the dispensing of justice displayed in the recent decision of "State v. Zalcberg."
New Jersey Law Journal | Commentary
By Mitchell E. Ignatoff | April 30, 2018
OP-ED: In "State v. Zalcberg," decided on March 27, the New Jersey Supreme Court seems to have created a “good faith” extension to the exigency exception to the warrant requirement.
By Scott Graham | April 30, 2018
Some 9,000 misdemeanor arrestees were set free, while U.S. District Judge Lee Rosenthal's April 2017 injunction added further momentum to national money-bail reform efforts.
Connecticut Law Tribune | Commentary
By Connecticut Law Tribune Editorial Board | April 27, 2018
Connecticut was the first state in the nation to pass a law to allow police to obtain a court order to seize guns from anyone who presents an imminent risk of harming himself or someone else.
By Joshua D. Cohen | April 27, 2018
Somewhere, George Carlin—famous for his comedy routine titled The Seven Dirty Words You Can't Say on Television—is smiling.
By Tony Mauro | April 27, 2018
“The political activities restricted are at the heart of what the First Amendment protects,” ACLU lawyer Scott Michelman wrote to the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts.
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