The legal system needs to move away from its role as the primary treatment for people with mental illness, the New York State Bar Association recommends in a report approved by its Executive Committee. In the report, the Task Force on Mental Health and Trauma Informed Representation detailed the many ways that people in crisis … Continued
Article III of the U.S. Constitution limits federal courts’ jurisdiction to “Cases” and “Controversies.”[1] This limitation ensures that the federal judicial power extends only to resolving actual disputes, and not hypothetical disagreements, between parties. Accordingly, to satisfy Article III, the U.S. Supreme Court has long held that the plaintiff, as the party invoking federal jurisdiction, … Continued
This article is from the issue of the New York Environmental Lawyer (2023,vol.43, no.1) a publication of the Environmental & Energy Law Section. For more information, please see nysba.org/environmental. On Election Day in 2021, New York’s voters added Section 19 to the state’s constitutional Bill of Rights. They reaffirmed a human birthright to clean air, clean … Continued
This article is from the issue of the NYLitigator (2023, vol. 28, no.1), a publication of the Commercial and Federal Litigation Section. For more information, please see nysba.org/comfed. As we stand on the precipice of another economic downturn, a new Commercial Division case arising from the great financial crisis of 2007–2008 is a timely reminder … Continued
The Lemmon Slave Case of 1852 was a groundbreaking case dealing with establishing the right of personhood for slaves. The case and its impact on the issue of slavery is the subject of the book “The Eight: The Lemmon Slave Case and the Fight for Freedom” by Judge Albert Rosenblatt. Miranda Warnings host David Miranda … Continued
Abraham Joshua Heschel School 2023 Mock Trial champions stand with U.S. District Court Judge John P. Cronan The Abraham Joshua Heschel School in Manhattan beat The Mount Academy in Esopus, Ulster County, to win the 2023 Mock Trial State Competition. The two squared off in the final round today at the James T. Foley U.S. … Continued
Around the world, lawsuits are seeking damages and mitigation for the effects of climate change. So far, most of these lawsuits have been against governments, to prevent new construction or to seek compensation for damage already done. But in a notable case in the Netherlands, Milieudefensive v. Royal Dutch Shell, the plaintiffs argued that the … Continued
They may be small in population, but the community of Frewsburg, Chautauqua County, is fierce in its support of its high school mock trial team heading to the statewide tournament. The team is determined not to be underestimated. Team member Erich Thompson says while the school is small and the team only has 12 members … Continued
The name “Maine-Endwell” might be familiar to you if you follow New York High School football. But the school’s mock trial team hopes to make its own mark as it prepares for its first ever trip to the statewide Mock Trial competition in Albany. Last year’s team did not compete and there was no team … Continued
Speaking to three seniors on the W.T. Clarke High School mock trial team in East Meadow, you can see the gratitude they share. “It’s always such a joy to hang out with them,” says Sofia Passariello. “I always look forward to our meetings because it’s always great to be able to bond with everybody. It’s … Continued