By Eric B. Stern and Andrew A. Lipkowitz | May 8, 2020
This article examines the SHIELD Act, and the requirements it imposes on businesses. It also discusses the current state of the law regarding the insurability of civil fines and penalties in New York, and its implications on whether coverage would be permitted for penalties imposed under the SHIELD Act.
New York Law Journal | Commentary
By Angela Turturro | May 1, 2020
Chief Judge DiFiore, the presiding justices of the Appellate Division, and NYSBA president Hank Greenberg reflect on women's rights and voting for Law Day.
New York Law Journal | Timeline
By Monika Kozak | May 1, 2020
"The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex."
By Janet DiFiore, Chief Judge, State of New York | April 30, 2020
Janet DiFiore, Chief Judge of the State of New York, writes about the strides women have made since gaining the right to vote, but that much remains to be done as voter participation continues to decline.
By Rolando T. Acosta, Presiding Justice, Appellate Division, First Department | April 30, 2020
Rolando T. Acosta, Presiding Justice of the Appellate Division, First Department, discusses the Equal Rights Amendment, which has yet to be incorporated into the U.S. Constitution. New York was one of the first states to ratify the proposed federal ERA in 1972, but has yet to pass a state ERA. He writes: Given the uncertain future of the ERA as an amendment to the U.S. Constitution, women's rights need to be protected under the New York Constitution.
By Alan Scheinkman, Presiding Justice, Appellate Division, Second Department | April 30, 2020
Alan Scheinkman, Presiding Justice of the Appellate Division, Second Department, writes about the successes of women in law and the judiciary, and the barriers that still exist to true gender equality.
By Elizabeth A. Garry, Presiding Justice, Appellate Division, Third Department | April 30, 2020
Elizabeth A. Garry, Presiding Justice of the Appellate Division, Third Department, reflects on the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote.
By Gerald J. Whalen, Presiding Justice, Appellate Division, Fourth Department | April 30, 2020
Gerald J. Whalen, Presiding Justice of the Appellate Division, Fourth Department, describes his recent jury service as a springboard to a discussion of how voting, like jury service, is also a fundamental necessity of our society as well as an avenue for individual voices to be heard.
By Henry M. Greenberg, President, New York State Bar Association | April 30, 2020
Henry M. Greenberg, President of the New York State Bar Association, writes: As we struggle with fear and great unpredictability, one thing is clear: Giving up on democracy is not an option.
By Keith Fall and Ross Weil | April 17, 2020
Rather than probing about candidates' past earnings and future expectations, lateral recruiting teams would benefit by focusing on how candidates can address concrete business needs and growth.
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