America 250 event at Bronx Hall of Justice explores the borough’s history and evolution of court system
(L-R) Bronx County Civil Court Judge, Hon. Yadhira Gonzalez-Taylor, Author of “New York’s Legal Landmarks,” Robert Pigott, PhD…
Op-ed | The fatal flaw in New York’s climate Superfund law
In 2024, the New York state Legislature decided the state needed some money — $75 billion, to be…
New York’s top judge to hold hearing scrutinizing state’s gaps in civil legal services
New York Chief Judge Rowan Wilson will assess the state’s unmet civil legal needs at a statewide hearing…
In the Courts | Highlights from the Appellate Division, First Department
As the colors of fall begin to emerge and we settle into the familiar rhythms of work and…
New York State Unified Court System to hold special tribute to 9/11 victims Friday afternoon
Shortly after the city’s annual ceremony at the National September 11th Memorial in Lower Manhattan on Friday morning,…
Lunch and Learn Perspectives: A look at Manhattan courts and entertainment law
The interns also participated in periodic “Lunch and Learn” sessions, featuring judges, lawyers and other professionals. The programs, curated…
New York State court system weighs pros and cons as it plans to expand virtual platform to 500 courtrooms
A New York State Unified Court System report on its modernization efforts indicated that it plans to expand…
New York courts ban smart glasses after visitors kept wearing them to court
Smart glasses, the wearable technology donned by serial harassers and Kardashians alike, are no longer allowed in New…
Court ethics panel orders removal of Queens judge who used ex-felon paralegal to practice law on his behalf
The state judicial oversight commission ordered Queens Civil Court Judge Joseph Kasper to be removed from the bench…
Brooklyn Democrats nominate four judges for state Supreme Court at convention
The nominees will appear on the general election ballot on Nov. 3. In all, 170 judicial delegates selected…
Watchdog group seeks to force four New York Supreme Court justices into retirement for legal errors
A New York-based nonprofit dedicated to advocating for alternatives to incarceration is lobbying to force four state Supreme…
‘Freedom must be protected’: Franklin H. Williams Judicial Commission holds Juneteenth symposium in Lower Manhattan
In celebration of Juneteenth, the Franklin H. Williams Judicial Commission delivered a sweeping message about racial equality at…