0 results for 'Mark Lippman'
On Brink of Departure, Pigott Discusses His Approach to Law
Judge Eugene Pigott Jr. generally was regarded as a member of a right-of-center, four-judge majority who served on the state's high court from 2006 to 2014 and were appointed by Republican Gov. George Pataki. But Pigott said he did not feel like an ideological standard bearer for Pataki when he joined the court in 2006, and he doesn't feel like one now.
Courts Stress Productivity in Weighing Bids for Extra Judicial Terms
State court officials have approved the applications of 39 of the 43 judges who sought to remain on the bench for at least two more years past the mandatory judicial retirement age of 70. Among those receiving extended terms is Eugene Pigott Jr., the 10-year veteran of the Court of Appeals who will be assigned to a state Supreme Court part in Buffalo.
Judicial Budget Proposal Calls for 200 Hires, Security Gear
State court officials are asking for $2.18 billion in a 2017-18 spending plan they said continues to ease the strict austerity measures imposed in the early 2010s.
IN BRIEF: Dreamworks' $50M Deal
DreamWorks Animation SKG Inc. has reached a $50 million settlement to get out of a class action alleging that the animation studio held down employee wages through a "no-poach" conspiracy with other companies. Plus more in this week's column.
Fordham Launches Effort to Promote Access to Justice
Judges from along the Eastern seaboard convene at Fordham University School of Law Wednesday night for a discussion on the intersection between civil and criminal access to justice and how to better handle the overlapping deficiencies in both systems.
NY's Chief Judge Urges Continued Focus on Civil Legal Services
Speaking at a Court of Appeals hearing, the state's chief judge, Janet DiFiore, said the job of providing adequate civil legal representation to low-income people is incomplete.
Low-Income Tenants' Right to Counsel Closer to Realization
Supporters are optimistic that a bill under consideration by the New York City Council to establish a right to counsel for low-income tenants in Housing Court, to which a clear majority of New York City Council members signed on as co-sponsors, may soon be signed into law.
'Notorious RBG' Lawyer Who Died at 25 Posthumously Admitted to Bar
Preparing to swear in 71 men and women as lawyers, Justice Peter Tom pointed out an empty seat in the ornate courtroom of the Appellate Division, First Department. Tom, the court's acting presiding justice, said that Kelly Beth Cosby, the young lawyer who would have occupied that seat, did not “absent herself voluntarily.”
Pragmatic Court Tackles DNA Evidence and Guilty Pleas, Among Other Issues
Paul Shechtman of Bracewell discusses notable rulings in the field of criminal practice from the latest term of the New York Court of Appeals.TRENDING STORIES
More from ALM
- Holwell Shuster & Goldberg Partners Leverage 'Hostile' Witnesses to Secure $101 Million Verdict Against Walmart 1 minute read
- Legal Speak at General Counsel Conference Midwest 2024: Mike Andolina, Partner, White & Case 1 minute read
- Legal Speak at General Counsel Conference Midwest 2024: Carolyn Burbrink, Uber Director of Volume Mobility Safety and Insurance Litigation 1 minute read
Resources
A Buyer's Guide to Law Firm Software
Brought to you by PracticePanther
Download Now
A Step-by-Step Flight Plan for Legal Teams: Fire Up Your Productivity Engine and Deliver High-Impact Work Faster
Brought to you by HaystackID
Download Now
Corporate Transparency Act Resource Kit
Brought to you by Wolters Kluwer
Download Now
Revenue, Profit, Cash: Managing Law Firms for Success
Brought to you by Juris Ledger
Download Now