New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Joanna Zdanys and Marina Pino | May 1, 2024
New York's Public Campaign Finance Program, which boosts the value of constituents' small campaign donations with government funding, is in effect for the first time for the 2024 state legislative elections. This is an investment in civic participation at a time when American democracy really needs it.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Norman St. George | May 1, 2024
As a court system, we must educate the public and our youth about the role of the Judiciary and the importance of our courts in our democratic system of government.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Richard C. Lewis | May 1, 2024
When more young people vote and get involved, more people listen to their voices. Part of the problem is that Americans—especially young voters—are overwhelmingly not informed about civics and how our government works.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Marcy L. Kahn and Alan Rothstein | May 1, 2024
A threat to an election worker is a threat to our democracy. Those who pitch vitriol at these dedicated public servants seek to undermine our trust in what they do, and thereby our trust in the worth of elections.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Susan J. Kohlmann | May 1, 2024
What can lawyers do about disinformation? What they do best: Speak! The sentiment among our panel was that while our national politics seem toxic, there tends to be more of a sense of community and willingness to reach across the partisan divide on the local level.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Gerald J. Whalen | May 1, 2024
Regardless of their judicial philosophy, judges want very much to reach a just result in each case. In this way, we endeavor to fulfill our obligation to work toward the most equitable interpretation of the law, and to allow the voices of democracy to be fairly heard.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Dianne T. Renwick | May 1, 2024
We will pursue our mission of creating the next generation of engaged citizens by educating students on how our laws are implemented, expanding their understanding of our judicial system, and exposing them to career opportunities in the courts.
The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary
By Joshua A. Mooney | April 9, 2024
Liability under state WESCA claims turns on whether there was there an interception of a communication (and if so, where that interception took place), and whether the party whose communication was intercepted had granted consent. This article focuses on the third element—consent.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Alyx Pattison and Emily Tillett | April 5, 2024
Proactive commercial litigation and arbitration to recover significant damages have become more common. We are seeing businesses put in place additional measures to ensure that when they must litigate, they do so in the most efficient and effective manner for the organization. This article explores common themes and benefits.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Jeannine Sano, Eric Krause and Denise Plunkett | April 5, 2024
As staid and unfashionable as it might sound, proper grammar, punctuation and word choice still matter because they provide structure and clarity. Lawyers' tools are words, in both writing and oral advocacy. Our existence as litigators depends on our ability to persuade the trier of fact, which depends on our ability to communicate effectively.
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