In this case, the Court considered three consolidated appeals, each addressing a police officer that responded to provide assistance at the World Trade Center (“WTC”) following the attacks on September… Read more »
This case arises from the conviction of defendant Emil Best for endangering the welfare of a child. The defendant appeals his conviction on the basis that his constitutional rights were… Read more »
A computer operator sits in front of a computer screen, monitoring a tank of toxic chemicals.[1] A series of computers control the tank’s physical hardware. All of a sudden, the… Read more »
In September 2010, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit reversed the federal criminal conviction of humanitarian Daniel Millis for placing water for migrants crossing the United… Read more »
Congressional oversight is “one of the most important responsibilities of the United States Congress,” particularly when oversight can enhance the likelihood that executive policies will reflect the public interest, augment… Read more »
K-2 visa holders are children of alien-fiancé(e)s of United States citizens, who are issued a visa to accompany their parents to the U.S. An alien parent is issued a K-1… Read more »
The issue on appeal in this case was whether the accusatory instrument in a traffic violation stop constituted a facially sufficient simplified traffic information, even though it was titled “Complaint/Information”… Read more »
The plaintiff, Daniel Williams, sought damages for injuries sustained after a shooting in 2003 during which he was mistaken for a member of a rival high school gang by the… Read more »
This article reviews developments in administrative law and practice during 2011 in the judicial, executive, and legislative branches of New York State government. It was a busy year for administrative… Read more »
The period covered by this Survey was marked by significant decisions, of which Kirschner v. KPMG LLP, discussed under the topic of Agency below, seems to the authors to be… Read more »