New York Law Journal | Commentary
By Naomi Gallimore, Benjamin Leb and Destinee Salomon | July 28, 2020
It sometimes feels as though we, not-quite-lawyers, have no special part to play during these crises. But as recent law graduates, we have the power and skills necessary to seek justice, promote fairness, and fulfill a special obligation that we have to broader society.
New York Law Journal | Letter to the Editor
By Lucas A. Ferrara and Roger A. Sachar | July 27, 2020
A recent article purports to analyze the Court of Appeals' holding in 'Regina Metro Co. LLC v. New York State Div. of Housing & Community Renewal', and concludes that the "default formula" is only available when a tenant successfully establishes that the base date rent is the result of a "complete fabricated event." The article is both misleading and errant.
New York Law Journal | Letter to the Editor
By Michael Miller | July 21, 2020
The license to practice law in New York has long been considered the international gold standard. While the pressures on recent graduates are considerable and painful, they are only at the beginning of their careers in our great profession.
New York Law Journal | Letter to the Editor
By Mark A. Berman | June 25, 2020
While there are constraints created by the impact of the pandemic on advancing cases, civil litigators must not forget to utilize magistrate judges and court-annexed mediation programs.
New York Law Journal | Letter to the Editor
By Antonia M. Apps and Carrie H. Cohen | June 23, 2020
Geoff Berman's statement that he cherished working with the men and women of the office "to pursue justice without fear of favor" speaks volumes to all of us who have served there.
New York Law Journal | Letter to the Editor
By Jerry H. Goldfeder | June 16, 2020
William Josephson, in a recent essay, is right to criticize the current New York state senate bill that would bind presidential electors to cast their votes for the winner of the popular vote, or strip them of their office.
New York Law Journal | Letter to the Editor
By Jason Clark | June 5, 2020
Recent tragedies and travesties have brought much needed attention to reforms that must be made to our city's policing practices. The Metropolitan Black Bar Association, as the largest association of Black attorneys and legal professionals in New York state, is advocating for the repeal of Civil Rights Law 50-a.
New York Law Journal | Letter to the Editor
By Vinoo Varghese | June 5, 2020
Vinoo Varghese notes that during the COVID-19 crisis, the New York State Bar Association did not advocate for all lawyers to be declared "essential."
New York Law Journal | Letter to the Editor
By Henry M. Greenberg and Lillian Moy | June 4, 2020
The number of jobless workers has swelled during the pandemic to levels not seen since the Great Depression. Many people are already confused about how to access the myriad of state and federal public benefits, including stimulus monies, and interpret moratoriums that are essential to their shelter, health and well-being.
New York Law Journal | Letter to the Editor
By Vinoo Varghese | May 29, 2020
In 2016, an 18-year old Muslim woman, Yasmin Seweid, falsely reported that three white men screaming "Donald Trump," calling her a "terrorist" had attacked her on a Manhattan subway and grabbed her hijab. In less than two weeks, NYPD investigators and Manhattan DA prosecutors determined this was a false report and then arrested and prosecuted her. Today, DA Vance has a clear video of Amy Cooper making a false report.
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