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  • New York Law Journal

    Independent Judiciary and Independent Press Are Crucial to Free Society

    By Janet DiFiore, Chief Judge, State of New York | April 30, 2019

    Janet DiFiore, Chief Judge of the State of New York, writes: As judges and lawyers who value the rule of law and understand the power and purpose of the First Amendment, we must be vigilant in responding to new challenges created by the rise of the Internet and social media, and by the powerful ways in which they are influencing our public discourse.

  • New York Law Journal

    The Vital Relationship Between the Courts and the Press

    By Lawrence K. Marks, Chief Administrative Judge, New York State Unified Court System | April 30, 2019

    Lawrence K. Marks, Chief Administrative Judge of the New York State Unified Court System, writes: Because understanding and knowledge of the workings of the courts is critical to achieving public trust and confidence in our justice system, we rely heavily on news media to educate the public about what we do and how we operate. Thus, ensuring transparency in the operation of the courts requires cooperation between the courts and the news media.

  • New York Law Journal

    Liberty Begins at Home: New York's Vital Role in Preserving a Free Press

    By Rolando T. Acosta, Presiding Justice, Appellate Division, First Department | April 30, 2019

    Rolando T. Acosta, Presiding Justice of the Appellate Division, First Department, reminds us of the foundational principles of New York law with regard to free press, which are of increasing importance in an environment that threatens to erode free-press protections at the federal level.

  • New York Law Journal

    Freedom of Information Is Integral for a Free Press

    By Alan Scheinkman, Presiding Justice, Appellate Division, Second Department | April 30, 2019

    Alan Scheinkman, Presiding Justice of the Appellate Division, Second Department writes: While the uninhibited thought and expression that is facilitated by freedom of speech is essential to human liberty, an informed electorate, facilitated by freedom of the press to inform, educate and enlighten, is essential to democracy.

  • New York Law Journal

    Our Free Press: A Historical Perspective

    By Elizabeth A. Garry, Presiding Justice, Appellate Division, Third Department | April 30, 2019

    Elizabeth A. Garry, Presiding Justice of the Appellate Division, Third Department, writes: The law regarding free press has been in flux at various times before, during and since its adoption as one of our founding principles, and its capacity to evolve and accommodate change is a source of strength for our enduring constitutional democracy.

  • New York Law Journal

    Internet Is an Essential Conduit to Exercising Our Right to Assemble

    By Gerald J. Whalen, Presiding Justice, Appellate Division, Fourth Department | April 30, 2019

    Gerald J. Whalen, Presiding Justice of the Appellate Division, Fourth Department

  • New York Law Journal

    We Must Protect 'One of the Greatest Bulwarks of Liberty'

    By Michael Miller, President, New York State Bar Association | April 30, 2019

    Michael Miller, President of the New York State Bar Association, writes: We dare not sit idly by on the sidelines as witnesses to the erosion of public confidence in the fundamental institutions of democracy and freedom. The oath that each of us took to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States gives us a special obligation.

  • New York Law Journal | Analysis

    Partnership

    By Angela Turturro | April 22, 2019

    In this Special Report: "Big NY Firms Increase New Partner Classes, As Female Promotions Steadily Rise," "Reconsidering Lateral Partner Moves After 60," "Deliver Value and Improve Efficiency With Legal Technology in Litigation," "Making Mistakes: A Normal Part of Learning the Practice of Law" and "Can Your Law Firm COO Improve Service Delivery AND Profits? They Should. This One Does."

  • New York Law Journal | News

    Big NY Firms Increase New Partner Classes, As Female Promotions Steadily Rise

    By Jack Newsham | April 19, 2019

    The largest New York firms grew the percentage of newly promoted partners who are women to a new high of 36 percent.

  • New York Law Journal

    Making Mistakes: A Normal Part of Learning the Practice of Law

    By Peter Lobl | April 19, 2019

    Because work expectations at firms run so high, the distinction between pursuing excellence and expecting perfection (i.e., zero mistakes) can get blurry. Blurring this distinction, however, can erode a firm's morale and increase its exposure to liability.

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