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Commentary: Gorsuch’s plagiarism is worthy of embarrassment
It’s probably naive to think that there could be a nuanced conversation about Judge Neil Gorsuch‘s citation of sources in his 2006 book, “The Future of Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia.” […]
Fight over Supreme Court nomination intensifies
WASHINGTON — The heated battle over President Donald Trump‘s Supreme Court nominee moved front and center Wednesday in the Senate, where one Democrat concluded a marathon speech against Judge Neil […]
McConnell claims votes to bust Supreme Court filibuster
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is claiming he has the votes necessary to thwart a planned Democratic filibuster of President Donald Trump‘s Supreme Court nominee, as a […]
Senate heads for showdown on Gorsuch
WASHINGTON — Republican and Democratic senators exchanged bitter accusations Tuesday as they headed toward an explosive confrontation over President Donald Trump‘s Supreme Court nominee that could change the Senate, and […]
Commentary: What losing the filibuster for the Supreme Court would really mean
The Post reports on the upcoming fight to confirm Judge Neil Gorsuch to replace late justice Antonin Scalia: “If Democrats successfully filibuster Gorsuch, (Mitch) McConnell and his caucus are likely […]
‘Nuclear’ bid to confirm Gorsuch may radically change Washington
The Senate is hurtling toward a confrontation over President Donald Trump‘s first Supreme Court nominee during a week that could change how Washington works. Democrats are lining up to block […]
Senate panel to vote on Trump’s Supreme Court nominee
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Senate panel is opening a weeklong partisan showdown over President Donald Trump‘s Supreme Court nominee with Democrats steadily amassing the votes to block Neil Gorsuch and […]
Commentary: How Gorsuch’s views could sway climate policy
The keystone of President Donald Trump‘s executive order on the environment, signed Tuesday, is a directive to the Environmental Protection Agency to review and rescind the Obama administration’s Clean Power […]
Commentary: The best strategy for Democrats on Gorsuch
Charles Schumer, leader of the Senate minority, has said that he will ask Democrats to filibuster the nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch. In response, the Senate Democrats have four options. […]
Hearings show Gorsuch’s similarities to Scalia
WASHINGTON — If he’s confirmed to the Supreme Court, Judge Neil Gorsuch would be the first person to serve alongside a justice for whom he once clerked: Anthony Kennedy. But […]
Top Senate Dem opposes Gorsuch
WASHINGTON — The top Senate Democrat said Thursday he will oppose President Donald Trump‘s Supreme Court nominee and lead a filibuster of the choice, setting up a politically charged showdown […]
Gorsuch parries Democrats’ attacks on last day
WASHINGTON — On a glide path toward confirmation, Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch parried fresh attacks from Democrats Wednesday on abortion, insisting that “when you put on the robe, you […]
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