New York’s highest court could see some major changes in how it rules if its most progressive judge does not return to the bench for a new term after her current one ends in 2027, according to new data from a judicial watchdog group.
Read MoreFor the second year in a row, Governor Kathy Hochul has rejected a bill that would make the process to recertify older judges nearly automatic.
Read MoreThough it’s been in existence for nearly a decade, the Asian American Judges Association of New York is just beginning to establish itself in New York’s legal world, the association’s new president says.
Read MoreThough four Appellate Division justices had their lawsuit against the Office of Court Administration and its leaders dismissed last month, the legal battle over the controversial decision not to recertify a group of older judges in 2020 continued this week.
Read More“We hope that the governor keeps her promise that she is going to be independent, that she is going to look at all of the issues, and that she realizes that having an independent judiciary should be a priority,”
Read MoreThe Judiciary Committee of the Queens County Bar Association released its ratings of judicial candidates running in the upcoming general election.
“The Governor redesignated these four judges to the Appellate Divisions of the First and Second departments to continue to serve New Yorkers with their skills and experience."
Read More“I think their message translates beyond party because judges are supposed to be non-partisan, fair and impartial.”
Read More“I have no doubt that they will continue to champion fairness in our court system as New York City recovers from the pandemic.”
“We're still waiting to see what's going on.”
Read MoreA group of Queens lawyers are vying for the three open spots on the Civil Court bench, but first they need to make it through this month’s primary election.
Read More“There are, in particular, problematic backlogs in the Family Court and Housing Court.”
Read MoreThree are former Queens prosecutors.
Read MoreA state appellate judge and the Nassau County DA are both Queens natives.
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