The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) has determined that five candidates under consideration by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo for elevation to the state’s highest court, the Court of Appeals, are well-qualified.
In the weeks since New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the Marijuana Regulatory and Taxation Act (MRTA) into law, advocates, lawmakers and legal experts have been touting the economic and social benefits that the bill will have on communities most impacted by the war on drugs. During a recent New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) … Continued
Hon. Edwina G. Mendelson, deputy chief administrative judge for justice initiatives, has issued a 10-page memo detailing the work of the state court system’s Office for Justice Initiatives and the early stages of the Equal Justice in the Courts Initiative. Last fall, recommendations aimed at advancing diversity and inclusion within the court system and ensuring … Continued
While we can rejoice in the jury’s verdict, we cannot rest until we bring a halt to the unnecessary slaughter of our neighbors.
Injured workers will now be able to obtain medical treatment more easily through the assistance of pro bono attorneys.
After extended budget negotiations, the Legislature is back in Albany to return to a more regular legislative activity and consider several bills related to criminal justice reform. Bills under consideration include reforms to New York’s parole system, additional regulations on police officers and a ban on the use of chemical agents against minors. During this … Continued
Good evening Members, Chief Judge Janet DiFiore announced during her weekly coronavirus update today that on Monday, May 24, all judgesand court staff will be required to return to work at courthouses statewide. “Our plan to restore full staffing is in line with the state’s reopening efforts, and with the latest public health guidance,” said … Continued
“Curveball after curveball” is a pretty accurate summary of 2020. Yet, despite every unpredictability that came, technology helped the legal industry survive.
Chief Judge Janet DiFiore announced today that the new state budget will enable the judiciary to reverse many of the difficult budget decisions that were made last year including the controversial decision to deny the certification applications of 46 Supreme Court justices, which led to a high-profile lawsuit.
It is indeed welcome news that New York State Supreme Court justices who are past the age of 70 will once again be allowed to apply to continue as judges.