By Jason Grant | May 11, 2023
"The Board of Elections properly construed 'member of the council who . . . is removed from office' (NY City Charter § 25 [a]) to include a council member who is expelled by vote of the council (see NY City Charter § 45)," wrote the Appellate Division, First Department panel. "This interpretation is consistent with the common meaning of 'remove,'" it added.
By Emily Saul | May 11, 2023
Manhattan Supreme Court Judge Machelle Sweeting found that Local Law 15 and its retroactive application were unlawful.
By Jane Wester | May 10, 2023
While Santos' indictment was brought in federal court, Nassau County District Attorney Anne Donnelly said the charges resulted from a "lengthy collaboration" among law enforcement agencies.
By ALM Staff | May 4, 2023
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New York Law Journal | Commentary
By Elliott B. Jacobson | May 2, 2023
Bringing charges against U.S. Rep. George Santos for allegedly breaking tax and campaign finance laws—which are reportedly under investigation by the U.S. Attorney's office in Brooklyn and two federal agencies—could take months or even years. But U.S. Attorney Breon Peace could potentially bring wire fraud charges against Santos based on what's already in the public record, a former prosecutor writes.
By Jane Wester | May 2, 2023
A district judge ruled that Manhattan federal prosecutors failed to allege an explicit quid pro quo.
By Jason Grant | May 2, 2023
"Each of the alleged acquired benefits [of the ultimate agreement regarding how the election would proceed] were provided to the members of Local 372 without the need for filing a lawsuit since the constitutions and election code provided plaintiffs with internal administrative remedies," said the Manhattan-based appellate court.
New York Law Journal | Commentary
By Jerry H. Goldfeder | April 7, 2023
Various supporters and detractors of Trump have already opined that this is a weak case, or unprecedented, or that the connection between falsifying business records and campaign finance violations is a stretch. An elections lawyer who is a regular Law Journal contributor thinks they are wrong.
By Ellen Bardash | March 28, 2023
Delaware Superior Court Judge Eric Davis said he was worried attorneys were prioritizing gamesmanship over preparing for a smooth trial.
By Ellen Bardash | March 21, 2023
Counsel for Fox News and its parent corporation Fox Corp. maintained coverage of tampering allegations around the 2020 presidential election was presented in the proper context.
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