Author: Brandon

The RBG Manual: Fiery Dissents, Strong Listening, Persuasive Writing

She was not a commercial litigator, but Ruth Bader Ginsburg instead brought a particular type of litigator experience to the Supreme Court. It was her unique way of persuading people by connecting them to the type of wrong she tried to get the court to address. Often, this involved using male plaintiffs in her cases, … Continued

Chief Judge Urges State Officials To Allow Judges To Be Vaccinated

Good evening Members, In her weekly coronavirus update today, Chief Judge Janet DiFiore urged state officials to immediately expand the vaccination guidelines to include judges. DiFiore said she’s pleased that court officers and other professional court staff, who regularly interact with the public in courthouses, are eligible to receive the vaccine and noted that some … Continued

The 2021 State of the State Address

The 2021 State of the State address was a departure from years past. As a result of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo delivered not one, but four speeches, and he did so virtually, using the War Room on the state Capitol’s second floor as his backdrop. The first speech, which was also … Continued