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3 weeks agoWhen tenants have a right to counsel in eviction cases, but there aren't enough lawyers to help
A couple appearing in eviction court faced a judge without legal representation, only an interpreter, as the landlord’s attorney communicated via phone. The judge denied their request to return home.
NYC real estate
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks agoThe Guardian view on restricting trial by jury: the ugly face of justice tailored to tight budgets | Editorial
Sir Brian Leveson recognizes the sensitivity around any restriction on jury trial, but he weighs it against the real risk of total system collapse in the near future.
UK politics
fromNew York City, NY Patch
4 weeks agoMan Indicted For Slashing Court Officers At NYC Criminal Courthouse, DA Says
Court officers have the incredibly challenging job of keeping everyone in our courthouses safe, including judges, staff, attorneys, victims, witnesses, the public, and those facing criminal charges. We have absolutely no tolerance for any attack on their safety, and the significant charges in this indictment reflect the seriousness with which we are treating this matter.
NYC politics
fromAbove the Law
1 month agoAttorney Allegedly Texts Judge, 'I Wish You Die Tonight In A Car Fire,' But Doesn't Say HE'S Going To Do It, Making This The Most Lawyerly Threat Ever - Above the Law
District Attorney Susan Cacace emphasized the seriousness of the threats, stating that the 'defendant's alleged conduct is especially alarming' amidst increasing threats to judiciary members.
Law
Brooklyn
frombrooklyneagle.com
3 months agoPublic Safety' award named after first hispanic associate justice honors several in Appellate Division ceremony
The inaugural Hon. Reinaldo E. Rivera Award honors outstanding court officers for their dedication and professionalism within the Unified Court System.
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
4 months agoA Congressional Bill to Limit Court Power Through Injunctions Is a Bad, Transparent Effort to Limit Court Power
The House Judiciary Committee is considering a bill to limit nationwide injunctions, which EFF opposes as undermining judicial checks on executive actions.
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