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July 08, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Cabán Campaign Eyes 114 Disputed Ballots Ahead of Queens DA Recount

Attorneys from both sides were expected to appear Tuesday morning in Queens Supreme Court for initial proceedings over invalidated ballots.
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June 30, 2019 | New York Law Journal

'Gay Panic' Defense Banned in New York After Cuomo Signs Bill

The bill has been championed for the past several years by Assemblyman Daniel O'Donnell, a former public defender, and State Sen. Brad Hoylman. Both are openly gay members of the Legislature who represent parts of Manhattan.
5 minute read
June 28, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Bill Allowing Child Visitation for Parents Whose Rights Are Terminated Set to Become Law

The measure, which would give family court judges discretion to preserve family bonds when it is in the child's best interest, awaits Cuomo's signature.
6 minute read
June 21, 2019 | New York Law Journal

5 Legal Professionals to Receive City Bar Association's Legal Services Awards

The award recognizes the efforts of lawyers and non-lawyers who have “directly provided free legal services to indigent clients on a full-time basis for an extended period of time,” according to the New York City Bar Association's news release.
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June 20, 2019 | New York Law Journal

NY Senate Confirms 10 Judges to Court of Claims, Including Former State Inspector General

Justices who serve on the Court of Claims are commonly appointed to also serve as acting justices of the state Supreme Court. The practice has been criticized in the past by lawmakers.
6 minute read
June 19, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Lawmakers Approve Bill to End 'Gay Panic' Defense, Cuomo Expected to Sign

“The reality is that we as a community need to stand up and say we're not going to take this,” said Assemblyman Danny O'Donnell, a Democrat from Manhattan who sponsored the bill. “We're not going to say it's OK to bash a trans woman's head into a street in Harlem merely because they exist.”
5 minute read
June 19, 2019 | New York Law Journal

NY Lawmakers Approve Bill Allowing Charitable Bail Funds to Serve More Defendants

Building on the state's major pretrial reforms earlier this year, state lawmakers gave final passage this week to a bill that will greatly expand the ability for charitable bail organizations to help more defendants avoid pretrial incarceration.
7 minute read
June 17, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Deal Is Reached to End 'Gay Panic' Defense in NY, Cuomo Says

Cuomo said during a radio interview Monday morning that the new legislation is an agreement between his office and the Legislature, which is expected to approve the bill in the coming days.
6 minute read
June 11, 2019 | New York Law Journal

NY Policymakers Don't Hold the NYPD Accountable

Specifically, 1,037 officers were involved in two lawsuits; 339 were involved in three lawsuits; 106 were involved in five lawsuits and 37 officers had eight or more lawsuits to their name.
5 minute read
May 30, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Defenders Joined by NYC Officials in Pressing de Blasio Administration for Pay Boost

Public Advocate Jumaane Williams and Comptroller Scott Stringer lent their voices in support of a call by public defenders in the city for $50 million in funding to bring legal service advocate pay closer to what prosecutors and city attorneys currently make.
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