Court Of Appeals

N.Y. Court Of Appeals Chief Judge Calls For Return Of Cameras To Courts

New York State Court of Appeals Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman said advances in technology mandate the opening of all courtrooms to cameras so New Yorkers can see for themselves how justice works.

2013/02/16

The New York State Senate chamber, as seen on June 16, 2011 in Albany. (Photo by Matthew Cavanaugh/Getty Images)

State Senate Confirms CUNY Law Professor To State’s Highest Court

City University of New York law professor Jenny Rivera was confirmed to the state’s highest court Monday by the state Senate, after some Republican senators faulted Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s choice for limited experience as a trial lawyer and judge.

2013/02/11

NY Unveils New Pro Bono Requirement For Lawyers

The requirement, aimed at helping fill the legal needs of New York’s poor, will apply next year to first- and second-year law students. The work can be done anywhere in the U.S. or in a foreign country.

2012/09/19

The truck bomb terrorists used in the 1993 Twin Towers bombing created this 60-foot deep crater inside the World Trade Center. (credit: AP)

Court: ’93 Bombing Not Result Of World Trade Center Managers’ Negligence

The majority conclude that the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which runs area airports and owns the trade center site, is entitled to government immunity for its security measures at the building.

2011/09/22

Generic Doctor File Photo (credit: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Court: NJ Can End State Health Insurance Coverage For Legal Immigrants

An appeals court ruled the Legislature did not overstep its authority by allowing the Human Services to end coverage for nearly 12,000 immigrants enrolled in the state’s FamilyCare program.

2011/07/13

Top NY Court Upholds Dismissal Of Golf ‘Fore’ Suit

The Court of Appeals in a unanimous ruling Tuesday upheld lower courts’ dismissal of an injured doctor’s personal injury lawsuit against his golfing partner.

2010/12/21

Sen. Craig Johnson and Jack Martins - File / Photos: Friends of Craig Johnson, Martins for Senate

NY Court Nixes Recount In Long Island Senate Race

New York’s top court has rejected Democratic Sen. Craig Johnson’s request for a full manual recount in his narrow loss to Republican newcomer Jack Martins.

2010/12/20

NY Top Court Weighs Vote Recount With New Machines

New York’s top court will hear a Democratic state senator’s challenge Monday to the vote tally showing he lost his seat on Long Island and consider his request to have all district ballots recounted from the state’s new voting machines.

2010/12/19