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New York Law Journal

Robert Tembeckjian Decries 'Dark and Pessimistic State of Affairs'

It has now become a daily routine of the 45th president to denigrate the devoted men and women of our civic institutions: a respected court is derided as “disgraceful” for disagreeing with him, an honorable public servant is disparaged for directing a “witch hunt,” a dignified United States senator is ridiculed for having become a prisoner of war.
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New York Law Journal

How Sandra Day O'Connor Became the First Woman Supreme Court Justice

Evan Thomas has written what should prove to be the seminal biography of Sandra Day O'Connor, a trailblazer who wielded tremendous power on the court as the master of the elusive middle ground.
7 minute read

New York Law Journal

Release of Mueller Report Should End the Second-Guessing About Criminality

The narrative reflects a psycho-drama worthy of a Grade B movie were the stakes not about the operation of the Oval Office and the governance of the nation.
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New York Law Journal

Does NY's Legal System Provide Justice to Sexual Assault Survivors?

When recalling a traumatic event a survivor may respond in unexpected ways. They may have a flat affect, tell their story in non-chronological order, and yes, they may even experience uncontrollable laughter. These are completely common reactions to recalling trauma.
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

Lawyers, Judges and Creative Sentencing

“General deterrence”—the goal of deterring the criminal conduct of others—is a key component of sentencing. That is, a sentence not necessarily (or at least only) designed to deter you, but to deter the community at large.
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New York Law Journal

For LGBTQ New Yorkers, the Legislative Fight for Justice Continues

We have made so many advances, but there is so much to be done. That is why at LeGaL, we are pushing to pass a legislative agenda that would move the State of New York even further on the path to equality.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

Fringe Political Parties Should Not Pick Our Judges 

The New York State legislature, in its final hours of budget negotiations, agreed to empower a new commission to change our election laws. This commission could end the practice of “fusion voting” in this state—a practice which imperils the independence of our judiciary.
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New York Law Journal

Pro Bono Appetite Grows for Criminal Justice Work at Last

Perhaps confidence is eroding in the country's leadership to ensure that justice is meted out equally across the country, given the policy agenda in Washington and the criminal indictments of many of those responsible for its execution.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

The Real Reason Why NY State Courts Have Reduced Backlogs

So, just why does the court system need an extra half a billion dollars to handle one third fewer cases?
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

Increase in 18b Hourly Rate Is Long Overdue

Bringing a post-conviction motion entails painstaking efforts, often requiring obtaining and examining a client's old records, finding and speaking with witnesses, and consulting with experts. Given the caps, therefore, taking on a post-conviction case under 18b often means working for less than minimum wage.
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