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New York Law Journal

Ban Candidates From Soliciting Campaign Dough

Jerry H. Goldfeder writes: An across-the-board ban on candidate solicitation would allow them to focus on the issues, liberating them from the arduous task of dialing for dollars.
10 minute read

New York Law Journal

Interpreting 'Roberts v. Tishman'

In "'Roberts v. Tishman': What's New?," several recent cases concerning unlawful deregulation under 'Roberts v. Tishman' are addressed. However, it is important to add a crucial holding from the 'Taylor v. 72A Realty Associates' case.
2 minute read

New York Law Journal

'No' to Con-Con. 'Yes' to Article-by-Article Constitutional Revision

Instead of building a corrupt entity (a 2019 constitutional convention) which would parallel an existing corrupt entity (the legislature), advocates of a 2019 constitutional convention should direct their energies to forming a slate of not-corrupt candidates for all Senate seats and for all Assembly seats.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

Take the Long View and Remain Optimistic

Jerry H. Goldfeder writes: Instead of giving up on the legislative process, New Yorkers across the state can enact reforms locally and continue to press for statewide changes.
2 minute read

New York Law Journal

Vote Yes to Reorganize and Modernize New York's Court System

Our state Legislature has had many opportunities over the past 50 years to fix obvious flaws in the court system but has failed to do so. A constitutional convention provides that opportunity.
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

Retired Judge Relates Her Personal Experiences With Police Perjury

Police perjury is neither new nor rare. The facts are not quite as portrayed on Law & Order.
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

First Amendment Protection May Not Be Enough

Today we take the First Amendment as prohibiting any law that abridges free speech or a free press, but did the drafters of the First Amendment really mean that the press was at liberty to insult and demean the president of the United States without penalty?
11 minute read

New York Law Journal

Remarks From the Investiture of Judge Paul Feinman

Of all the ideals upon which our state and nation are based, first and foremost is justice.
9 minute read

New York Law Journal

Questioning Vance's Fitness as DA

I don't ever recall either Morgenthau or Hogan getting such attention for a "mess" like the one Vance is embroiled in. Perhaps his predecessors understood the Manhattan DA, like Caesar's wife, must behave at all times above reproach.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

Lawyers and a New York Constitutional Convention

Lawyers should be urging their friends and families to the polls this November if only to vote in favor of a New York Constitutional Convention, an opportunity that will not be available again until 2037.
3 minute read

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