What the Equal Rights Amendment Will Mean in New York
On Nov. 5, 2024, New York voters will be asked to decide whether New York amends its constitution to include an equal rights amendment. Below is a discussion of the amendment and its path to the ballot as well as…
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Decision and Dissent: NYS Court of Appeals Ruling on Redistricting
Host David Miranda is joined by political strategist Liz Benjamin and law professor Vin Bonventre to analyze the recent decision by the NYS Court of Appeals on how the state of New York draws its congressional district boundaries. “New York’s…
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Redistricting, Police Custody and Gun Rights: 2023 NYS Court of Appeals Analysis
The Miranda Warnings roundtable’s December episode takes a critical look at the first cases in the 2023-24 term heard by the state’s highest court. The panel analyzes recent arguments dealing with when a suspect is in custody and should be…
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Roundtable: What to Expect in the Fall SCOTUS Term
The roundtable is back after a summer hiatus with a lively discussion on the cases to watch before the Supreme Court this fall. Host David Miranda is joined by Albany Law professor and court expert Vin Bonventre and political strategist…
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New York State Bar Association ‘Miranda Warnings’ Podcast Interviews Star of ‘Jury Duty’
Photo courtesy: Amazon Freevee The New York State Bar Association’s latest episode of its “Miranda Warnings” podcast features an interview with Alan Barinholtz talking about his newfound stardom and the success of the comedy series “Jury Duty.” Barinholtz plays Judge…
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NYS Legislative Session: Historic or Ho Hum? The Roundtable Weighs In
From assigned counsel rates, to the repeal of Judiciary law 470, and Clean Slate, the Miranda Warnings Roundtable dissects the wins and losses of the session which just wrapped up this week. Listen to the podcast with David Miranda, Liz…
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Miranda Warnings Podcast: Dick Lewis Lays Out His Agenda
As the legal profession emerges from the pandemic, Binghamton attorney Richard C. Lewis is launching his ambitious agenda to reshape the New York State Bar Association to better assist lawyers and improve the lives of struggling New Yorkers.Lewis, who has…
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Judge Albert Rosenblatt Discusses “The Eight: the Lemmon Slave Case and the Fight for Freedom”
The Lemmon Slave Case of 1852 was a groundbreaking case dealing with establishing the right of personhood for slaves. The case and its impact on the issue of slavery is the subject of the book “The Eight: The Lemmon Slave…
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May It Please the Campus: The Rise of the Lawyer as College President
There is a growing trend of more college and university administrations being led by attorneys. It’s the subject of a new book by Touro Law professor Patricia Salkin, May It Please the Campus: Lawyers Leading Higher Education. She discussed her…
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Vivian Wesson on AI, Facial Recognition and the Law
Technology can both help and hurt in the cause of justice. In a fascinating conversation, Vivian Wesson shares with host David Miranda how artificial intelligence and facial recognition are being used in both criminal and civil law. Wesson says the…
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