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Called out by Trump for how he leads the Supreme Court, John Roberts is fine keeping a low profile
While vacationing in Portugal, Chief Justice John Roberts was mistaken for John Boehner, the former House GOP Speaker. He is ...
David Souter, Supreme Court justice favoring judicial restraint, dies at 85
On the high court from 1990 to 2009, he saw his role as one of quiet resistance against excess and dramatic change.
Appellate Court says NY’s Even Year Election Law is constitutional, reversing lower court
Syracuse, N.Y. – Five judges on an appellate court today unanimously upheld the constitutionality of New York’s so-called ...
Columbia, New York-Presbyterian Hospital settle hundreds of sex abuse claims involving ex-doctor
Columbia University and New York-Presbyterian Hospital have agreed to a $750 million settlement of hundreds of sexual abuse ...
‘Boardwalk Empire’ Actor Michael Pitt Arrested On Sexual Abuse Charges In New York
Michael Pitt, known for his work on Dawson's Creek, Boardwalk Empire and Hannibal, is facing charges of sexual abuse and ...
Supreme Court Considers Suit Over F.B.I.’s Raid of the Wrong House
The legal questions were tangled, but some justices seemed incredulous at a government lawyer’s defense of a botched ...
NY State Budget Includes Discovery Changes, New Judges for NYC, But Delays Cap on Lawmakers' Outside Income
Gov. Kathy Hochul declared the budget process a big win, as it includes her changes to automatic discovery, to lessen defense ...