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December 07, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Radiologist Alleges Bias Over Refusal of Request to Work From Home During Pandemic

In a lawsuit filed in Manhattan federal court, a doctor with an autoimmune disorder claimed that his employer never considered his request for a "reasonable accommodation" in March as the novel coronavirus ravaged much of New York City.
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October 23, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Distinguished Leaders 2020

Others may fly under the radar, but this group of extraordinary lawyers had great performances while demonstrating clear leadership skills that resulted in positive outcomes.
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October 23, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Distinguished Leader: Scott Levy

Chief Policy Counsel at The Bronx Defenders
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October 20, 2020 | New York Law Journal

'Sad Picture'?: Diversity of New York's Judiciary Has Stood in Place for Decades, Report Says

The finding is a key takeaway from a sweeping independent review of racial bias in the New York state court system, which was prompted by the death of George Floyd in Minnesota earlier this year.
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October 15, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Independent Review Hits Culture of 'Toxicity and Unprofessionalism' Among New York Court Officers

The study was led by Jeh Johnson, a partner at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison and a former secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Johnson and his team conducted 96 interviews that involved 289 people.
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August 12, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Bronx Defenders and New York Giants Players Partner Amid George Floyd-Sparked Social Justice Movement

"We did not realize how much needs to be changed in order to eradicate these issues" of criminal justice system inequities based on racial discrimination, "and we are motivated to help The Bronx Defenders do that," said Blake Martinez, the Giants newly acquired linebacker.
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August 03, 2020 | New York Law Journal

'We Will Not Be Swayed': NY Courts' Slow March Toward In-Person Proceedings Will Continue, Chief Judge Says

"The New York State Unified Court System has never stopped functioning. Not for a day, not for an hour, not for a minute," said Chief Judge Janet DiFiore responding to critics.
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July 29, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Public Defenders Blast Ruling Allowing In-Person New York City Criminal Court Appearances

The ruling, by U.S. District Judge Andrew L. Carter Jr. of the Southern District of New York, denied a preliminary injunction to halt the courts' reopening until the Office of Court Administration implemented a new plan that made accommodations for medically at-risk staff and defendants, including video and telephonic hearings.
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July 17, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Federal Judge Denies Defenders' Bid for Temporary Order to Pause New York City's In-Person Court Proceedings

The public defenders have said they were surprised by Marks' July 7 announcement that some in-person proceedings would resume in the city as the court system entered Phase Three of its reopening plan.
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July 17, 2020 | Litigation Daily

Federal Judge Denies Public Defenders' Request to Pause New York City's In-Person Court Proceedings

The public defenders have said they were surprised by a July 7 announcement from Chief Administrative Judge Lawrence Marks that some in-person proceedings would resume in the city as the court system entered the next phase of its reopening plan.
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