Brian Lee

A trial court shouldn't have blocked state and city officials from conducting regulatory compliance inspections on business properties while the underlying lawsuit was still ongoing, according to the Albany-based Third Department.

Greenberg Traurig shareholder Steven Sinatra, who argued the case, said the decision could impact transaction structuring and legal predictability, particularly in New York and potentially Delaware.

The jury heard testimony from an 89-year-old former Brooklyn resident who "remembered everything," said plaintiff's counsel, who highlighted the case as the inaugural jury verdict concerning the CVA and a New York City public school.

Advocates are attempting to lure law school interns and experienced attorneys to smaller towns through highlighted mentorship and connectivity programs.

The New York State Commission on Judicial Nomination is accepting applications for the seat of Senior Associate Judge Jenny Rivera, whose term expires in February. The bipartisan body will evaluate candidates and present Gov. Kathy Hochul with a shortlist.

As a February 2027 vacancy on New York's highest court looms, the former gubernatorial counsel emphasizes the independence and rigor of the bipartisan vetting process.

The state's highest court unanimously turned back a challenge by three jurists arguing that a 2024 constitutional amendment implicitly repealed a rule requiring retirement at age 70. The Court of Appeals holding reinforced its disfavor of implied repeals.

A study finds about 26% of adults with a normal BMI already meet criteria for clinical obesity, a diagnosis built on body fat and organ harm. (Credit: Halfpoint on Shutterstock)

The new rule specifically covers motion papers, briefs and pleadings, but excludes materials proffered as evidence. The statewide uniform floor permits generative AI use without standalone disclosure, but places the ultimate burden of accuracy squarely on attorneys.

Court of Claims Judge Adam Silverman of Albany County, and Ulster County Family Court Judge Sarah Rakov were appointed regional supervising judges for 118 town and village courts.