New York Law Journal | Letter to the Editor
By Vinoo Varghese | May 29, 2020
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.
New York Law Journal | Letter to the Editor
By Michael Kahn | May 28, 2020
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.
New York Law Journal | Letter to the Editor
By Ron Kaplan | May 22, 2020
I disagree with Henry M. Greenberg's assessment that Judiciary Law Section 470 serves no purpose and should be repealed.
Daily Report Online | Letter to the Editor
By Michael Goldberg | May 19, 2020
When the insurance company rejects a reasonable settlement demand and forces the case to trial, it places the defense lawyer in an unwinnable situation.
New York Law Journal | Letter to the Editor
By Henry M. Greenberg | May 19, 2020
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.
Daily Report Online | Letter to the Editor
By Tom Stubbs | May 18, 2020
"[T]he impact of this seeming partisan bent calls into question the motivation of each vote in favor of it."
Daily Report Online | Letter to the Editor
By Richard Robbins | May 15, 2020
"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."
New York Law Journal | Letter to the Editor
By Henry M. Greenberg | May 14, 2020
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.
New York Law Journal | Letter to the Editor
By Robert Vilensky | May 14, 2020
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.
Daily Report Online | Letter to the Editor
By Michael Mears | May 8, 2020
In the past, Georgia attempted to enact such legislation, but the Georgia Supreme Court, in 2004, declared that the Georgia statute was unconstitutionally vague.
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