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New York Law Journal

'Until We Reckon' Is a Must-Read for Everyone Who Works in Criminal Courts

Danielle Sered's work with victims uniformly identifies the cry that those assaulted want to be heard. And yet studies show that half of this damaged population elect not to follow up with the police.
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

Book Review: 'The Truths We Hold: An American Journey'

As an attorney, Kamala Harris reminds us that we are a nation of laws and that we stand for the rule of law.
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

Book Offers Roadmap for Practicing Law, Living Life

At first, I felt the title, Becoming A Lawyer, was too limited, but as I reflected on this beautifully written and organized piece of work, it is clear we are all on a constant journey of becoming a lawyer.
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

Book Review: 'Frank & Al'

Anyone who loves New York history will devour and thoroughly enjoy “Frank & Al”, the story of the turbulent relationship between Gov. Alfred E. Smith and President Franklin D. Roosevelt. No two men could have been more unalike. Yet like tributaries of a great river they joined to form the modern Democratic Party.
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

A Thoughtful Approach to Analyzing Contractual Risks

A famous Chinese proverb states: “Pearls don't lie on the seashore. If you want one, you must dive for it.” The same may be said for counsel responsible for transaction risk management.
7 minute read

New York Law Journal

Book Review—The Constitution: Unplugged

In this extremely timely book, Prof. Brettschneider reminds us that, in order for our government to work as it was meant to, each branch—Executive, Legislative and Judicial—must work with the other.
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

On Becoming Ruth Bader Ginsburg

The best part of the book deals with this portion of Ginsburg's career, in the 1970s, when she was in a state of “becoming,” making her first huge mark on the legal profession.
7 minute read

New York Law Journal

Book Review: A Story to Remember

It is a compelling book that tells the story of a pioneering woman who has largely been lost to history.
7 minute read

New York Law Journal

Book Review: A Peek Behind the Shroud of Mystery

The collection is an imperative for any litigating attorney, and helps put the work of judging in perspective for anyone who may find themselves embroiled in our legal system.
7 minute read

New York Law Journal

Cross-Examination as Truth Engine

Cross-examiners can learn as much from Aristotle, Bruce Lee and Richard Feynman as they can from Irving Younger.
6 minute read

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