Top Ten Articles of 2017
Last year, there were many impactful cases and holdings nationwide. Today, we want to reflect on the year that has passed, and look forward to the year ahead, by counting… Read more »
Monthly Archives: January 2018
Will New York Challenge the Constitutionality of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act?
Written by Katie Hyma “Our new Constitution is now established, and has an appearance that promises permanency; but in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death… Read more »
Reevaluating Cross-Racial Identification: NY Juries To Be Informed of Potential for Inaccuracy
Written By Caitlyn R. Buckman On December 14, 2017, New York’s highest court ruled that trial courts are required, upon request, to give a jury instruction on the “cross-race… Read more »
Pennsylvania Court Rules Judges Should Not Simply Divide Liability Equally Among Defendants
Written By John Joslin On December 28, 2017, a three-judge panel of the Pennsylvania Superior Court decided in Roverano v. John Crane, Inc. that the Fair Share Act applies to… Read more »
Closed Chambers: Sexual Misconduct in the Federal Judiciary
Written By Nicolette J. Zulli “Does this kind of thing turn you on?” Judge Alex Kozinski of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit allegedly asked his… Read more »