Appellate judges sue New York court leaders over ‘arbitrary’ terminations and 'blatant age discrimination'
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“All of these consequences will be inflicted on a court system teetering on the edge of total dysfunction.”
Read MoreBench-clearing brawl: NY judge group may sue state court leaders to block cuts
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Association of Justices of the Supreme Court of the State of New York is mulling an Article 78 lawsuit.
Read More'Culture of toxicity' — Commission finds pervasive racism among NY court officers
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“Almost every interview touched on what appears to be a culture of toxicity and unprofessionalism exhibited by court officers.”
Read More‘Frankly shocking’ — Association of Supreme Court Justices slams OCA decision to cut judges and staff
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“This, frankly, shocking decision could not have come at a worse time.”
Read MoreNew York Court leaders double down on plan to cut 46 judges
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“We are compelled to take additional painful and difficult steps such as the decisions regarding certification.”
Read MoreNew York courts terminate 46 judges in move to slash budget
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The careers of at least six Queens Supreme Court justices will come to an end Dec. 31 after OCA decided to cut ties with nearly every judge over age 70 in the state.
Read MoreNew York court system backs measures to protect judges from violence
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“I want you to know that we are laser-focused on the safety and security of everyone who works in and visits our courthouses.”
Read MoreLatest bar exam cancellation leaves Queens law grads in limbo
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“Not being able to have that first paycheck is really jarring. It’s anxiety inducing.”
Read MoreGianaris urges state to administer remote bar exam
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“Preparing for the bar exam is itself a stressful venture, made more intense by the threat of a global pandemic.”
Read MoreBail reform rollback takes effect six months after landmark law enacted
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More than two dozen offenses are once again bail eligible.
Read MoreNYC courts begin second phase of reopening plan tomorrow
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“We remain mindful of the many challenges ahead.”
Read MoreCourthouses in New York City begin reopening Wednesday
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Judges, clerks and some other personnel will return to the buildings Wednesday.
Read MoreCourthouses set to reopen in counties surrounding NYC
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Courthouses in nine nearby counties will open this week.
Read MoreAll court functions are now conducted remotely in New York
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“Our shift to a virtual court system has made it possible for participants in essential and emergency proceedings to appear remotely via Skype, dramatically reducing the number of people in our courthouses to protect public health and safety.”
Read MoreState will shift emergency and essential court functions to video
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“We are committed to keeping our courts open to hear essential and emergency matters throughout this difficult period.”
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