By Jason Grant | November 3, 2022
The race for the Bronx's countywide Civil Court judgeship has three candidates rated as "approved," and three "not approved." The contest for the Brooklyn Supreme Court, 2nd Judicial District post has more candidates than any other, with 12.
New York Law Journal | Commentary
By Sol Wachtler | November 1, 2022
"One of the most important lessons I learned during my 20 years as a Judge on the Court of Appeals is an understanding of the judicial restraint which must be exercised by a judge, particularly a judge of the state's highest court."
By Brian Lee | October 31, 2022
A firm, including its senior partners who have trouble adapting to new technology, preferred remote depositions in almost all circumstances, one lawyer told the commission.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Mark A. Berman and Craig J. Doran | October 31, 2022
Through live hearings, remote listening sessions, and written testimony, the PPWG has heard from hundreds of different stakeholders, including litigants, the bar, legal services providers, judges, court staff, community groups, law enforcement, judicial associations, and other government and non-government entities.
New York Law Journal | Letter to the Editor
By Alicea Elloras-Ally and Lillian M. Moy | October 24, 2022
With the end of World War II in sight, Winston Churchill famously quipped, "Never let a good crisis go to waste"—his enticing way of reminding…
By Brian Lee | October 21, 2022
State Sen. Michael Gianaris, D-Queens, said the state Senate's confirmation of a chief judge, up until the current legislative majority took hold in 2019, had historically been a "pro forma rubber stamp process." He wants that to be no longer the case.
By Brian Lee | October 20, 2022
The New York Civil Liberties Union is entitled to more than 10 years' worth of written legal guidance that the administrative arm of the state court system gave to judges, a trial court judge in Manhattan said Wednesday.
New York Law Journal | Commentary
By Joseph W. Bellacosa | October 20, 2022
The two big hats worn by the next Chief Judge demand almost Biblical-like wisdom and the Herculean strength. While the superior fulfillment of both Chief functions won't be easy, the good news is that it can be done by the exceedingly qualified person selected to perform both functions. History has proven it so.
By Amanda Bronstad | October 11, 2022
Under a settlement filed on Tuesday, class members are expected to receive up to $350 each in refunds for PACER fees they paid.
By Jason Grant | October 5, 2022
The proposal would amend Commercial Division Rule 36, which, as currently written, authorizes virtual evidentiary hearings and bench trials only with the consent of the parties to the litigation.
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