New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Norman St. George | May 1, 2024
As a court system, we must educate the public and our youth about the role of the Judiciary and the importance of our courts in our democratic system of government.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Richard C. Lewis | May 1, 2024
When more young people vote and get involved, more people listen to their voices. Part of the problem is that Americans—especially young voters—are overwhelmingly not informed about civics and how our government works.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Marcy L. Kahn and Alan Rothstein | May 1, 2024
A threat to an election worker is a threat to our democracy. Those who pitch vitriol at these dedicated public servants seek to undermine our trust in what they do, and thereby our trust in the worth of elections.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Susan J. Kohlmann | May 1, 2024
What can lawyers do about disinformation? What they do best: Speak! The sentiment among our panel was that while our national politics seem toxic, there tends to be more of a sense of community and willingness to reach across the partisan divide on the local level.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Gerald J. Whalen | May 1, 2024
Regardless of their judicial philosophy, judges want very much to reach a just result in each case. In this way, we endeavor to fulfill our obligation to work toward the most equitable interpretation of the law, and to allow the voices of democracy to be fairly heard.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Dianne T. Renwick | May 1, 2024
We will pursue our mission of creating the next generation of engaged citizens by educating students on how our laws are implemented, expanding their understanding of our judicial system, and exposing them to career opportunities in the courts.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Thomas R. Newman and Steven J. Ahmuty Jr. | April 30, 2024
We are encouraged by, and very grateful for, Chief Judge Wilson's expressed "hope that, in coming years, we will receive even more civil motions and criminal leave applications, and that we will have the opportunity to decide even more appeals."
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Samuel Estreicher and Peter Rawlings | April 30, 2024
A pending Second Circuit case will likely decide whether employers facing a preliminary injunction proceeding brought by the National Labor Relations Board can obtain court-sanctioned discovery from rank-and-file employees of their views of the "chilling effect" of particular employer actions on their willingness to support the union seeking to organize them.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By William Ramos Vázquez | April 29, 2024
This article examines the recent Court of Appeals decision that addresses whether the plaintiff was engaged in the type of "repairing" activity that is covered by Labor Law §240(1). The case should be of interest to practitioners for the implications of the specific holding. However, it also provides a broader lesson on stare decisis.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Katherine B. Forrest | April 29, 2024
If you are wondering what the next big thing in AI is, it's AI agents. No doubt about it. Their capabilities are exciting, a little scary and essentially unknown. For legal practitioners, the issues that AI agents raise are complex.
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