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Justice Green honored with courtroom dedication
The plaque above the door says it all. Gold letters proclaim it the Hon. Samuel L. Green Courtroom. It used to simply be called Courtroom No. 1. That was before […]
Dedication ceremony for retired Justice Green
An Appellate Division, Fourth Department courtroom is being renamed in honor of Justice Samuel L. Green, who retired Dec. 31. Presiding Justice Henry J. Scudder announced Wednesday that the dedication […]
Hearing on whether to allow spectators at trial
NEW YORK CITY — A New York City judge is to decide whether to bar the press and others from the courtroom during the testimony of a key witness. Prosecutors say the witness has been beaten and shot at since the start of the trial four weeks ago.
Lippman: Cuts to greatly impact courts, public
The state’s court system is facing massive layoffs as it struggles to reduce its 2011-12 budget by $170 million. Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman, in a video to employees this week, warned the consequences of the cuts will not only harm court operations, but will also be felt heavily by the public.
Trial apps, court rules and mileage tracking
Now that lawyers are increasingly using tablet computers in and out of the courtroom, here’s a look at some new applications that can benefit practitioners ...
Law’s double-edged sword of technology
During the mediation of a $62 million construction case, attorney Sharon P. Stiller made a PowerPoint presentation to graphically demonstrate to the mediator and her adversary how a system malfunctioned.
Prepare a witness to increase credibility
In the political high season, pre-packaged messages extoll or disparage candidates inundating our airwaves. Most of it is negative. The old adage about negative political commercials is that no one likes them but they work.
Say what?
Faith Pincus — a former attorney who teaches lawyers how to be better public speakers — is the founder of Los Angeles-based Pincus Communications. She has interviewed more than 100 judges to find out what they think about lawyers in the courtroom.
Check your phones at the courtroom door
Lawyers arguing federal cases can soon get an ID for their PED. That will give them the opportunity to bring their cell phones or other personal electronic devices into court as long as it’s turned off or on vibrate mode ...
Plan to televise Supreme Court sessions advances
The Senate Judiciary Committee has advanced a bill that would require the U.S. Supreme Court to allow cameras in its courtroom unless the justices vote otherwise in a particular case.
Scared? Acknowledge courtroom fears
Conscientious lawyers prepare months for trials, developing their courtroom themes, deposing witnesses and uncovering evidence to wow the jurors.
Case Digests
- Court of Appeals – Implied covenant of good faith: 111 West 57th Investment, et al. v. 111 W57 Mezz Investor, et al.
- Fourth Department – Negligence: Castle v. Swarfiguer
- Fourth Department – Bifurcation: Calvaneso v. Mochol
- Court of Appeals – Sex Offender Registration Act: People v. Townsend
- Fourth Department – Action for attorney’s fees: Broadway Warehouse Co. v. Buffalo Barn Board LLC
- Second Circuit – Civil forfeiture: United States v. The M/Y Amadea, a Motor Yacht
- Second Circuit – Misdemeanor crime of domestic violence: United States v. Simmons
- Court of Appeals – Sentencing: People v. Flesch
- Court of Appeals – Sex Offender Registration Act: People v. Carnegie; People v. Dockery
- Second Circuit – Products liability: Colwell v. Sig Sauer Inc.
- Second Circuit – Securities Exchange Act: Smith v. The Gap Inc.
Law News
- Telesca Center for Justice names new executive director
- Hochul calls for investigation of accusations against former judge
- Onondaga County attorney disbarred after federal convictions
- Weapon conviction reversed due to illegal police search
- Attorneys presented with Dillon Awards for child advocacy
- NY appeals court upholds tax exempt status for human service agency
- Convictions reversed over illegal NY State Police search
- President’s message: A view from the 18th tee or the 4th green
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