New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Barry Kamins | December 5, 2022
This article discusses the recent Appellate Division, Third Department decision in 'People v. Jones', where the court held that the exclusionary rule can be applied to a racially motivated traffic stop even where a police officer has probable cause to believe a traffic infraction was committed. In doing so, the court has held that the state Constitution provides broader protection than the federal Constitution with respect to pretextual traffic stops.
New York Law Journal | Commentary
By Martin London | December 2, 2022
Trump, the Oath Keepers, the Proud Boys, West, Fuentas, and other would-be authoritarians have their own version of democracy that does not include allowing its use to oust them once they gain power, a retired Paul Weiss partner writes.
By Emily Cousins | December 1, 2022
"In the present case, no activity or occurrence relevant to the plaintiffs' strict products liability claim against the defendant took place in Connecticut," the opinion said.
By Brian Lee | November 30, 2022
U.S. District Judge Lorna Schofeld said that a challenger lacked standing because he applied for his pistol license after the law took effect on Sept. 1.
New York Law Journal | Expert Opinion
By Scott Mollen | November 29, 2022
Scott Mollen discusses "Zelik v. Rubashkin," where it was held that summary judgment is denied when contradictory claims require a trial for resolution, and "Brinkmann v. Town of Southold" where a takings clause claim was held not stated – the land at issue taken for a park did not bestow a private benefit.
By Brian Lee | November 16, 2022
By not paying it to permanently disabled firefighters, their lawyer argued, "You're discriminating against them when everyone else gets it."
By Brian Lee | November 15, 2022
Challengers say New York's licensing selection process favors state residents over those from out-of-state, a violation of constitutional interstate commerce protections.
By Jason Grant | November 9, 2022
"Before Dobbs, every time the U.S. Supreme Court overturned precedent, it was to expand individual rights," said State Bar Association President Shirley Levin Wallach. "The idea that the Court would take away rights that were fundamental to the lives of women since 1973 is truly disturbing."
By Brian Lee | November 8, 2022
U.S. District Judge Glenn Suddaby preliminarily enjoined the state from enforcing key portions of the new law.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Eric Alan Stone and Catherine Nyarady | November 8, 2022
In a case that may have significant implications for the ability of mark holders to enforce their marks against many types of products, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit is now considering whether consumer products such as sneakers can be considered "expressive works" to which First Amendment protections can apply.
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