Ryan Tarinelli

Ryan Tarinelli

Ryan Tarinelli is a reporter at the New York Law Journal. He is based at the New York State Capitol in Albany, New York. He can be reached through email at [email protected]. Follow him on Twitter: @ryantarinelli.

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October 26, 2021 | New York Law Journal

Democrats Eying New York AG Post—If Letitia James Runs for Governor

Intrigue around whether James will run for governor has been swirling for several weeks. Her decision will either foreclose speculation or open the door for lawyers and pols to reach for the state's top law enforcement job.

By Ryan Tarinelli

3 minute read

October 21, 2021 | New York Law Journal

Kaminsky, Donnelly Face Off in Nassau County DA Race

Both are running to succeed Madeline Singas, the former district attorney who left the role to become a judge on the state Court of Appeals earlier this year.

By Ryan Tarinelli

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October 20, 2021 | New York Law Journal

NY Judge Sides With Court System in Litigation Battle Over Vaccine Mandate

Labor groups representing court workers sued the judicial system after they say Chief Judge Janet DiFiore and officials refused to negotiate the details of the vaccine mandate.

By Ryan Tarinelli

3 minute read

October 19, 2021 | New York Law Journal

NY Gov. Hochul OKs Return of Older Judges to Midlevel Appellate Bench

The Democratic governor has redesignated Ellen Gesmer, David Friedman, Sheri Roman and Joseph Maltese to their former midlevel appellate courts, Hochul spokesperson Hazel Crampton-Hays said in a statement.

By Ryan Tarinelli

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October 15, 2021 | New York Law Journal

Judges Gesmer, Friedman Will Return to NY Mid-Level Appellate Court, Source Says

Judges Ellen Gesmer and David Friedman were both initially forced off the bench through a highly controversial austerity measure implemented by New York Chief Judge DiFiore and other judicial officials.

By Ryan Tarinelli

2 minute read

October 15, 2021 | New York Law Journal

New York's Top Court Orders Reargument in Fantasy Sports Law

The case's future outcome is further muddied by the upcoming retirement of Judge Eugene Fahey, who is stepping down at the end of the year.

By Ryan Tarinelli

3 minute read

October 14, 2021 | New York Law Journal

Commission Picks Short List to Fill Fahey's Seat on NY's Highest Court

Fahey's retirement, set for the end of 2021, will cap off a year of tremendous turnover at the seven-person Court of Appeals.

By Ryan Tarinelli

4 minute read

October 13, 2021 | New York Law Journal

In Power Struggle, NY Court System Leans on Law Firm Paul Weiss for Help

The outcome of the litigation could determine the next steps for unvaccinated court workers who have refused to roll up their sleeves despite pleas from public health officials and months of vaccine access.

By Ryan Tarinelli

3 minute read

October 12, 2021 | New York Law Journal

US Judge Upholds Challenge of NY Medical Workers, Blocking Vaccine Mandate

The ruling from U.S. District Judge David Hurd is a legal step back for Gov. Kathy Hochul, who is a defender of the state's vaccine mandate for health care workers.

By Ryan Tarinelli

3 minute read

October 12, 2021 | New York Law Journal

Attorney of the Year Finalist: Barry Berke

Berke said he's thrilled to be back at Kramer Levin. But he signaled he's not done with his work on election issues, saying he'll still represent those who he thinks are being unfairly attacked.

By Ryan Tarinelli

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