New York Law Journal | Commentary
By Twyla Carter | August 10, 2023
Legal Aid CEO and attorney-in-chief Twyla Carter looks back on a year of big achievements for New York's largest legal service provider for people of modest means and writes that, in year two, securing adequate funding from state and local governments will remain a top priority.
New York Law Journal | Letter to the Editor
By Joseph W. Bellacosa | August 9, 2023
A former high court judge comes to the defense of Carmen Beauchamp Ciparick, who serves as the New York court system's independent monitor for its efforts to combat racial bias in the courts.
New York Law Journal | Commentary
By Adrienne B. Koch and Richard P. Swanson | August 8, 2023
The New York City Bar Association's criticism of Carmen Beauchamp Ciparick as an independent monitor for the New York court system's efforts to combat racial bias in its venues could undermine public confidence in the process, the leaders of the Manhattan-based New York County Lawyers' Association write.
New York Law Journal | Commentary
By Michael Miller | August 7, 2023
The authors of a recent report naming New York judges who are allegedly more likely to order pretrial detention for criminal defendants provided a rambling and highly defensive response to criticism of their work by former Appellate Division, First Department Presiding Justice Rolando Acosta and 12 judicial associations—and ignored the point that irresponsible criticism of judges has a chilling effect on judicial independence, a former president of both the New York State Bar Association and the New York County Lawyers' Association writes.
New York Law Journal | Commentary
By Miriam E. Rocah | August 6, 2023
Proposed legislation in Albany would expand New York's definition of rape and, while not as broad as federal law, it would be a significant step toward offering protection for people of all genders and gives survivors the chance to have their attacks classified as rape, the Westchester County district attorney writes.
New York Law Journal | Letter to the Editor
By William C. Silverman | August 6, 2023
The chair for the Find for Modern Courts responds to a recent report by a New York City Bar Association working group advising that the court system's appointment of former Court of Appeals Judge Carmen Beauchamp Ciparick as a monitor to oversee reform efforts raises questions about the independence of the job.
New York Law Journal | Commentary
By Joel Cohen | August 4, 2023
People don't simply contribute big money without wanting to push their personal agenda, e.g., George Soros. Or they're looking for something specific, a Law Journal columnist writes.
New York Law Journal | Commentary
By Cary London | August 3, 2023
We need better protection for New York City's construction workers, a Law Journal contributor writes. The most recent collapse serves as a grim reminder of the pressing need for enhanced protections. The industry has witnessed an upward trend in accidents and fatalities, leaving families shattered and communities traumatized.
New York Law Journal | Analysis|Commentary
By Thomas M. Pitegoff | August 2, 2023
Rarely if ever have most of us had to think about laws that combat money laundering, terrorism financing, human and drug trafficking, sanctions evasion and other financial crimes. But that is about to change for lawyers representing businesses in the U.S. or their owners.
New York Law Journal | Commentary
By Ronald S. Sullivan Jr. | July 28, 2023
Silicon Valley founders are known for selling a vision to investors and prospective customers, and then laboring to turn it into a reality. Black entrepreneurs are rarely afforded the same benefit of the doubt. Instead, their efforts are deemed unethical and even criminal.
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