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Commentary: Before the next tech revolution
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the iPhone‘s debut, the start of a societal revolution that no one quite expected and a chance, perhaps, to reflect on the impact […]
Commentary: Trump’s unworthy attack on the federal judiciary
It’s no surprise that President Donald Trump initiated a Twitter attack Saturday on federal judge James Robart for freezing the executive order on immigration from seven majority-Muslim countries. The ultimate […]
Commentary: Demystifying the work of the Commission on Judicial Conduct
Last year, I was chosen by the members of the Commission on Judicial Conduct to be its chair — an honor I accepted with great respect for both the Judiciary […]
Commentary: Ignore the attacks — Gorsuch an intellectual giant and a good man
Although there were notable exceptions, Donald Trump famously lost the conservative intelligentsia — and went on to do quite well electorally without us. But conservative scholars will, I predict, be […]
Commentary: Kennedy, not Trump, will determine the Supreme Court’s future
The announcement of President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominee will unleash a blizzard of commentary, advertising and social media campaigns aimed at influencing senators and the public. But to win […]
Commentary: Notable legal phrases to look out for in 2017
Here are legal phrases I expect you’ll see in 2017: Doxxing, doxing. verb, noun. Releasing, on the internet and through social media, information about a person that is often personal […]
Commentary: ‘Don’t post that’ — Social media’s effects on the workplace
It seems like nowadays everyone has Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or all of the above. Social media has become an outlet for people to connect with people, post photos and express […]
Commentary: Dollar one of the most exciting economic variables to watch
Let’s take a break from politics and talk about what I think is one of the most important economic indicators worthy of your attention. No, I’m not talking GDP or […]
Commentary: We don’t have to be flat broke in retirement
Of the many proposed legislative changes that might occur during the presidency of Donald Trump, the one with the highest probability of actually becoming law is a reduction in corporate […]
Commentary: Five myths about Sen. Jeff Sessions
Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Ala., has been the subject of intense debate ever since Donald Trump nominated him to be attorney general. His critics argue that he could lead a radical […]
Women and Money: Fancy pants and financial discipline
I sat across from a new client recently and declared, “You’re a fancy pants … I know this because it takes one to know one.” To her credit, this client […]
Commentary: Trump great for the private prison industry
If you have been following the stock market since the election of Donald Trump, you may have noticed the price of two stocks, CoreCivic and GEO Group, zoom — 75% […]
Case Digests
- Second Circuit – Long-arm jurisdiction: Northwell Health Inc. v. Group Hospitalization and Medical Services Inc.
- Fourth Department – Motor vehicle accident: Thurston v. Howard
- Western District Case Notes
- Fourth Department – Disclosure: People v. Smith
- Second Circuit – Petition for bail: Fulton v. Mullin
- Fourth Department – Breach of lease agreement: Three Buds, LLC v. NCTBP Calabrese LLC
- Second Circuit – Expert testimony: Rutledge v. Walgreen Co.; Phippen v. Walgreen Co.
- Second Circuit – Congestion pricing: County of Rockland v. Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Auth.
- Fourth Department – Apartment search: People v. Shaw
- Fourth Department – Vicarious liability: Sarah R. v. Crouse Health Hospital
- Fourth Department – Waiver of indictment: People v. Schindler
Law News
- New trial granted for defendant unhappy with their attorney
- NY appellate court reinstates medical malpractice case
- NY appeals court reinstates slip-and-fall lawsuit
- Charter Communications must pay penalty for retaliation against employee
- Webster resident named to lead national court reporter group
- NY appeals court affirms rape conviction, rejects speedy trial claim
- Telesca Center for Justice gets $90,000 in state funding
- Trevett Cristo P.C. celebrates 100th anniversary