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New York Law Journal

Coronavirus Surge in Legal Cases

The number of jobless workers has swelled during the pandemic to levels not seen since the Great Depression. Many people are already confused about how to access the myriad of state and federal public benefits, including stimulus monies, and interpret moratoriums that are essential to their shelter, health and well-being.
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New York Law Journal

Prosecuting Karen—Amy Cooper and the Selective Prosecution of Yasmine Seweid

In 2016, an 18-year old Muslim woman, Yasmin Seweid, falsely reported that three white men screaming "Donald Trump," calling her a "terrorist" had attacked her on a Manhattan subway and grabbed her hijab. In less than two weeks, NYPD investigators and Manhattan DA prosecutors determined this was a false report and then arrested and prosecuted her. Today, DA Vance has a clear video of Amy Cooper making a false report.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

Using Courts To Help Solve the Mental Health Crisis

America's three largest psychiatric treatment facilities are prisons—a result of the sharp decline in the number of psychiatric hospital beds since 1955—and over 16% of people in prisons are dealing with some form of serious mental illness. The criminal justice system has assumed the woe begotten position as a backstop to the public health system.
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

Don't Open Floodgates by Repealing Section 470

I disagree with Henry M. Greenberg's assessment that Judiciary Law Section 470 serves no purpose and should be repealed.
2 minute read

Daily Report Online

Big Verdicts Come From Insurers' Behavior, Not Plaintiffs Lawyers' Tactics: Letter

When the insurance company rejects a reasonable settlement demand and forces the case to trial, it places the defense lawyer in an unwinnable situation.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

It's Time to Repeal Judiciary Law §470

Given what we have learned about staying connected through technology, the obsolescence of §470 is more obvious than ever. Lawyers are meeting with clients and staff, conducting research and collaborating on complex documents with co-workers—all from their home offices.
3 minute read

Daily Report Online

Election Decision 'Will Tarnish' State High Court's Reputation: Letter

"[T]he impact of this seeming partisan bent calls into question the motivation of each vote in favor of it."
3 minute read

Daily Report Online

Lawyer Decries 'Appalling' Comments About High Court Justices: Letter

"These attacks only serve to harm the judiciary, which is called upon to make important and controversial decisions. One can disagree with rulings, but to attack the judges personally damages our system of justice and the respect we all should want citizens to have for the judiciary."
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

Assigned Counsel Should Be Paid Now

With most state and federal courts in New York limited to "essential" functions, many cases are on hold and lawyers are looking at long delays before they can bill for assigned counsel services they have already provided.
2 minute read

New York Law Journal

Let's Give Younger Attorneys a Chance

If we want the law to continue to guide the country and the world and want future generations to take the mantle, then maybe it's time for us older lawyers to consider giving up our positions so that those future generations can take over.
2 minute read

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