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June 26, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Wilson Boosts Idea for High Court to Take Up Certified Questions of Law From Appellate Courts

It would be similar to the way the Second Circuit certifies questions to the state court, Chief Judge Rowan Wilson said in a podcast interview.
4 minute read
June 22, 2023 | Law.com

Missouri Appeals Court Holds Prosecution's Bible Reference in Closing Argument Had No Impact on Jury's Verdict

The Missouri Court of Appeals has ruled the state's reference to the Bible during closing argument didn't impact the jury's verdict, which convicted a man of murder in the first degree.
5 minute read
June 21, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Dianne Renwick Named Presiding Justice of First Department, Making Her First Woman of Color to Lead the Court

"With her extensive experience and diverse background, I'm confident that Justice Renwick will bring honor and integrity to New York State's judiciary and serve New Yorkers with fairness and impartiality," said Gov. Hochul.
5 minute read
June 13, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Report on 'Carceral' Judges Is Flawed and Dangerous

A recent report on New York City judges contains cherry-picked data and unsound methodology and is clearly designed to encroach on judicial independence by intimidating judges into making decisions that align with the authors' ideology, a retired presiding justice of the Appellate Division, First Department writes.
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June 05, 2023 | Law.com

Arizona Appeals Court Takes on First-Impression Issue of Compelled Mental-Health Exams

"This case presents an issue of first impression," said Gass. "Arizona's appellate courts have accepted special action jurisdiction in cases involving motions to compel mental-health examinations but have not addressed whether non-expert witness testimony opens the door to a court-ordered examination for rebuttal purposes."
5 minute read
June 01, 2023 | Law.com

Oregon Court Reverses First-Degree Theft Conviction Over Failure to Instruct Jury on Defendant's Mental State

"The trial court was required to determine defendant's mental state for the value of the stolen property; thus, the trial court erred in declining to instruct itself as requested by defendant," said Judge Tookey.
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May 24, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Two Candidate Names Submitted to Gov. Hochul for Next First Department Presiding Justice

It was unclear when Hochul will appoint one of the recommended candidates to the key state appellate position, according to a source who said that three candidates had been interviewed by the First Department Judicial Screening Committee.
5 minute read
May 19, 2023 | Corporate Counsel

Utility Software Startup Valued at $1.5B Hires New Legal Chief

Uplight CEO Luis D'Acosta said Shaila Lakhani Ohri's talent, customer-centricity and experience within the energy industry will be critical to the company's expansion.
3 minute read
May 18, 2023 | New York Law Journal

It's Official: Judge Joseph Zayas Appointed Chief Administrative Judge of NY Court System

Zayas makes history as the first Latino to serve in the role, a court spokesman said.
5 minute read
May 15, 2023 | New York Law Journal

A House Again Divided: Our Democracy and Courts in Peril

I understand that it is easier to talk about threats to judicial independence when those threats are coming from people with whom we disagree ideologically, but it is clear to me that the threats are now coming from inside the house, so to speak.
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