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Clip Job: Lenny Bruce Demands a Jury
Clip Job: an excerpt every day from the Voice archives April 23, 1964, Vol. IX, No.
Steinem says Vance is better DA candidate than Snyder
Gloria Steinem said Wednesday that Manhattan district attorney hopeful Cy Vance Jr.
Federal Way woman indicted in NYC sex scandal
Joseph Brooks, the Oscar-winning songwriter who wrote the 1970s ballad "You Light Up My Life" may be getting serenaded by a cellmate Tuesday.
Search on for bank robber in western NY
Some schools in a rural western New York county are in lockdown as sheriff's deputies and state police look for a bank robber.
Law groups endorse Sotomayor, hearings set for July
The White House, pushing forward on its hard sell for a quick confirmation of Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor, rounded up law enforcement officials today to vouch for her.... Representatives from eight national law enforcement organizations endorsed Sotomayor, and the White House touted the support as proof that she'll be tough, but fair, on ...
Wills, Trusts & Estates Prof Blog
English Proficiency not Required to Be an Administrator in New York
On June 1, 2009, A New York Surrogate Court held thatthe courtmayappoint a person as administrator of an estatewhenthe person is unable to read, speak, and understand English.
Law Enforcement Groups Endorse Sotomayor
Eight national law enforcement organizations are endorsing President Barack Obama's Supreme Court nominee, Judge Sonia Sotomayor.
Paterson To Order Friendly Fire Commission In NY
Jun 6, 2009 9:09 am US/Eastern 1 of 3 Hundreds of New York City police officers lined the streets outside a Brooklyn church for the funeral of Officer Omar Edwards on June 4, 2009.
Erie Co. control board reverts to advisory status
The control board overseeing Erie County's finances has voted to revert to advisory status following its approval of County Executive Chris Collins' 4-year budget plan.
New York Attorney Malpractice Blog
It's All Legal Malpractice No Matter What the Name
Some time ago the legislature passed a statute of limitations for legal malpractice, overruling the Court of Appeals which permitted both a 3 year and a 6 year statute.
Obama's Supreme Court pick came up the hard way
President Barack Obama announced his choice for the Supreme Court, Sonia Sotomayor, Tuesday in the East Room of the White House.
Fidelis Care, the statewide Catholic health plan, said it has received approval from the state Department of Health and Genesee County to start serving residents of the Western New York county through Child Health Plus, Family Health Plus and Medicaid Managed Care.
Sonia Sotomayor was born in The Bronx, New York, to Puerto Rican parents.
QUOTE - "I don't believe we should bend the Constitution under any circumstance.
Manhattan Dems Go with Yassky, Duck Public Advocate's Race; Weprin Gets S.I.
City Comptroller candidate David Yassky won the endorsement of the New York County Democratic Organization last night, while one of his rivals in the race, David Weprin, picked up the endorsement of the Democratic County organization on Staten Island.
Harris trial to remain in Tioga, court rules
Calvin Harris's second murder trial will be held in Tioga County. Friday afternoon, a state appeals court turned down a second request by Harris' attorneys to move his July 13 trial to some other New York county.
Pro Bono BarristerJALBCA Installation Dinner Marks 16th Successful Year
Last week, members and friends, packed the Watera TMs Edge Restaurant in Queens for the Annual Installation Dinner and Awards Presentation.
Upcoming Events in the Legal CommunityMay 19, 2009
May 19, 2009 05-19-2009 TODAY, May 19, Asian Pacific Heritage Month Commemoration, 5 p.m. Honoring the New York City Police Department's Asian Jade Society; the Association of Chinese American Physicians; Council of People's Organization and Judge Alexander Jeong Sakhi, Brooklyn Criminal Court.
Former Surgeon General Novello indicted in N.Y.
Antonia Novello, M.D., the former U.S. surgeon general and New York State health commissioner, was arraigned on four felonies and 16 misdemeanors in a New York county court for allegedly having state workers under her supervision perform numerous personal favors and not reporting the perks.
New York Attorney Malpractice Blog
Real Estate Sales and Legal Malpractice
Real Estate sales and the plummeting economic scene have dominated the news cycles for months now.
Allegedly Good Rental Market Drives Us to Section 8 Housing
We continue to lament that, despite all the news about falling rents, there seem to be few affordable apartments available.