New York Law Journal | Commentary
By Lori L. Pines | October 10, 2023
Today is World Mental Health Day, an important day to recognize how our mental health and happiness depend on our social connections and friendships. This is true both inside and outside of our offices, because friendships formed at work can help lawyers manage a successful, healthy and satisfying legal career.
New York Law Journal | Commentary
By Tom Stebbins | October 6, 2023
The U.S. Court of Appeals for Second Circuit's 2021 ruling affirming dismissal of New York City's climate change lawsuit against the oil industry creates a clear road map for California's latest suit to be tossed, the director of the Law Reform Alliance of New York writes.
New York Law Journal | Commentary
By Bennett L. Gershman | October 5, 2023
As the Supreme Court begins a new term, one focus will be on several decisions from the Fifth Circuit—a court that was once was the refuge for minorities, the poor, and the condemned that today is considered the most reactionary court in the country.
New York Law Journal | Commentary
By William Josephson | October 3, 2023
William Josephson opines on the recent amendment to Election Law Section 12-106, signed by Governor Kathy Hochul on Sept. 20. The amendment adds a paragraph that requires each
New York Law Journal | Commentary
By David W. Lowden | October 2, 2023
A Law Journal contributor wonders if the judge in Donald Trump's civil fraud case in Manhattan correctly understood the scope of the New York State Executive Law provision which he relied upon to call for such "cancellation" and dissolution of the former president's LLCs.
New York Law Journal | Commentary
By Joel Cohen | September 29, 2023
Former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson will be called to testify at the most important trial in America about her unique act of heroism. And whether or not she told the prosecutors in advance her plan to write a book, or that she was already writing one, they simply lacked the ability to demand that she not, a Law Journal columnist writes.
New York Law Journal | Commentary
By Hector D. LaSalle | September 28, 2023
On Nov. 14, the Second Department will host a symposium meant to encourage meaningful and thought-provoking dialogue on artificial intelligence.
New York Law Journal | Commentary
By Joseph W. Bellacosa | September 27, 2023
Retired Court of Appeals Judge Joseph Bellacosa looks back at the notable accomplishments of the past chief judges of the Court of Appeals, which, as he writes, was "inspired solely by the Court's recent leadership change with a fresh en banc composition."
New York Law Journal | Commentary
By Judges Sanket J. Bulsara, Gary R. Brown, Nina Gershon, Peggy Kuo, and Kiyo A. Matsumoto | September 25, 2023
As part of an effort to increase consent to magistrate judge jurisdiction, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District has launched a pilot program for the direct assignment of civil cases to magistrate judges. The program goes into effect today, September 25.
New York Law Journal | Commentary|Expert Opinion
By Toby Kleinman and Daniel Pollack | September 21, 2023
Where a judge, absent a jury has listened to the testimony, heard the evidence, determined the credibility of parties and witnesses, and made a determination in a child custody case, one may wonder if continuing on a case thereafter dealing with similar issues, opens the door for a reasonable person to question a judge's ability to remain impartial.
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