Court watcher talks SCOTUS and Court of Appeals
Vin Bonventre describes the leadership at New York's top court and how SCOTUS could impact "Buffalo Billion" corruption cases.
December 30, 2019: Cuomo’s reshaping of the Court of Appeals
In his nine years in the Governor’s Office, Andrew Cuomo has reshaped the state’s highest court. Vin Bonventre, Justice Robert H. Jackson Distinguished Professor of Law at Albany Law School and Editor of the New York Court Watcher
Appeals court narrows application of ‘Green Amendment’
What does a constitutional guarantee to clean air, clean water, and a healthful environment mean?
Court weighs in on use of ‘clickwrap’ agreements
Are you reading the terms of service you get served up on your smartphone apps? They can be a big deal.
Top court addresses road repair obligations
The state's top court ruled that municipalities can be liable for unaddressed potholes reported through an online service.
Constitutional ‘Green Amendment’ tested in court
We get an update on a test of New York's constitutional guarantee to clean air, clean water and a healthful environment.
NY top court weighs in on rights of criminal defendants
New York Appeals blog author Rob Rosborough discusses decisions from state Court of Appeals.
State’s top court poised for shakeup
Gov. Kathy Hochul is proposing to elevate Associate Judge Rowan Wilson to the vacant chief judge post.
Senate leader wants to revisit selection process for state’s top court
Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins wants to change the "short list" process.
Contenders emerge to lead state’s top court
Albany Law's Vin Bonventre weighs in on the seven candidates up for consideration as the state's next chief judge.
