The Court of Appeals cases we discuss below involve how broadly the Martin Act phrase “offering or sale” of securities should be interpreted, when the state may avoid liability for negligence under the doctrine of sovereign immunity, and whether the agency defense to a charge of selling narcotics applies to the charge of facilitating the sale of narcotics.
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We note the departure from the court of Judge Carmen Beauchamp Ciparick, who is retiring at the end of this month. Ciparick moves on to what we are sure will be further significant contributions to the law and the administration of justice. Her legal acumen and gracious demeanor will be missed by bench and bar alike.
