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Progressives discuss future of judiciary
Getting judicial nominees moving toward confirmation is not just important to fill vacancies and turn the wheels of justice. In fact, the courts had a significant role in shaping the […]
Senate recess leaves judicial nominees hanging
It is vacation time for U.S. senators while courts continue to wait for vacancies in the judiciary to be filled. They will continue to wait until sometime after Labor Day when the Senate, which recessed with a lot of unfinished business this week, returns to session.
Green’s nomination sent to full Senate
The nomination of Monroe County District Attorney Michael C. Green is being forwarded to the full Senate for possible confirmation. The U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary agreed Thursday ...
U.S. Senate committee advances solicitor general nomination
The Senate Judiciary Committee has voted to advance the nomination of of Donald B. Verrilli Jr. as U.S. solicitor general to the full Senate. The committee voted 17-1 to recommend Verrilli's confirmation.
Kagan to celebrate with Obama, be sworn Saturday
WASHINGTON, D.C. — It's all over but the celebrating and oath-taking for soon-to-be Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan. Kagan is joining President Barack Obama at the White House on Friday for a ceremony to mark her confirmation ...
Kagan confirmed as 112th justice
WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) — The Senate has confirmed Elena Kagan as the 112th justice and fourth woman to serve on the Supreme Court. The vote was 63-37 for President Barack Obama’s nominee to succeed retired Justice John Paul Stevens.
Sen. Ensign opposing Kagan for high court
RENO, Nev. — Sen. John Ensign says he will vote against the confirmation of Elena Kagan's appointment to the U.S. Supreme Court. The Nevada Republican cited what he called Kagan's lack of support ...
Panel OKs Kagan for Supreme Court
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Pushing toward an election-year Supreme Court confirmation vote, a polarized Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday approved Elena Kagan to be the fourth female justice.
Kagan gliding toward confirmation
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan appears on her way to confirmation on the nation’s highest court, with Republicans showing little interest in a long-shot filibuster attempt after grueling testimony ...
Will confirmation hearings be substantive, or show?
The U.S. Supreme Court confirmation process has been criticized as a kabuki theatre of sorts — nominees face a Senate panel for questioning, but rarely give substantive answers on issues that may be taken up by the Court.
Chin confirmed by Senate to Second Circuit
Southern District of New York Judge Denny Chin was confirmed Thursday by the U.S. Senate for a seat on the Second Circuit bench. Judge Chin will assume the seat held by Judge O. Rogeriee Thompson ...
Trying not to say the F-word
As lawmakers await President Barack Obama’s selection to fill the Supreme Court seat being vacated by retiring Justice John Paul Stevens, Democrats are stepping up their call for a speedy confirmation while Republicans are ...
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 York sues Kalshi, says its prediction markets are illegal gambling
- Police investigate alleged misappropriation of Walworth Fire Department funds
- 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