New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Karin Portlock and Brian Yeh | March 11, 2024
This article explores how recent precedent-setting victories in New York's Third Department have showcased the promise and impact of the Domestic Violence Survivors Justice Act and highlights the positive outcomes achieved for survivors and the legal implications of these victories. The authors "hope to shed light on the importance of this legislation and its potential to reform the criminal justice system's approach to domestic violence survivors in New York."
By Brian Lee | March 1, 2024
The trio spoke about the court that has taken shape since April 2023, the time of Chief Judge Rowan Wilson's ascension and Judge Caitlin Halligan joining it.
By Andrew Denney | February 22, 2024
"Life is different in smaller jurisdictions. It's hard to put aside the desire to get along with and be liked by the people you see every day."
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Linton Mann III and William T. Russell Jr. | February 20, 2024
The Court of Appeals had a relatively quiet January and released four opinions. In 'People v. Messano', it considered whether the police had reasonable suspicion to detain the defendant and whether the People met their burden of showing that drug-related contraband should not be suppressed because the evidence was in plain view.
New York Law Journal | Analysis|Letter to the Editor
By Thomas R. Newman | February 20, 2024
Thomas R. Newman of Duane Morris suggests that an increase in the number of criminal appeals heard and decided by the New York Court of Appeals is welcome.
By Andrew Denney | February 16, 2024
The five-judge panel heard arguments in appeals for a host of civil matters, including a fraud lawsuit involving the Stardust Diner in Manhattan, which is famous for its show tune-singing wait staff; and a suit that former Fox News anchor Andrea Tantaros filed against her ghost writer.
By Jane Wester | February 15, 2024
A Second Circuit panel composed of Judges Amalya Kearse, Dennis Jacobs and Steven Menashi has been deliberating on the future of Benjamin's bribery and fraud charges since oral arguments in May.
By Brian Lee | February 14, 2024
Weinstein's appeal centers on whether "Molineux" evidence—details about prior uncharged crimes involving a defendant—was properly admitted in the case.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Thomas Kissane and John Moore | February 8, 2024
This column reports on several significant representative decisions from the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York. Judge Kiyo A. Matsumoto denied defendant's motion to withdraw his guilty plea and dismiss the indictment charging him as a felon in possession. Judge Frederic Block dismissed an action for a declaration holding New York's ban on assault weapons unconstitutional. Magistrate Judge Lee G. Dunst granted a motion to disqualify counsel.
By ALM Staff | February 6, 2024
The District Attorneys Association of the State of New York feted three prosecutors on Feb. 2 in New York City at the organization's annual winter board of directors and membership meeting.
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