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The “Legal Stranger” And Parent: A Love Story?, Kellie Mahoney Jan 2018

The “Legal Stranger” And Parent: A Love Story?, Kellie Mahoney

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The Moral And Economic Advantages Of Raising The Age Of Criminal Responsibility In New York Among Juvenile Offenders, And Plans For Rehabilitation, Patrick Harty Jan 2017

The Moral And Economic Advantages Of Raising The Age Of Criminal Responsibility In New York Among Juvenile Offenders, And Plans For Rehabilitation, Patrick Harty

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Redefining The Standard: Who Can Be A Person Legally Responsible For The Care Of A Child Under The Family Court Act?, Alexsis Gordon Jan 2017

Redefining The Standard: Who Can Be A Person Legally Responsible For The Care Of A Child Under The Family Court Act?, Alexsis Gordon

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Matter Of Kevin M., Donna A. Napolitano Mar 2016

Matter Of Kevin M., Donna A. Napolitano

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"I Plead The Fifth": New York's Integrated Domestic Violence Courts And The Defendant's Fifth Amendment Dilemma, Rhona Mae Amorado Jan 2016

"I Plead The Fifth": New York's Integrated Domestic Violence Courts And The Defendant's Fifth Amendment Dilemma, Rhona Mae Amorado

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Faking Equity: A Critique Of The New York Equitable Distribution Statute As Applied To Licenses And Degrees Under The O'Brien Decision, Nicole Giannakis May 2014

Faking Equity: A Critique Of The New York Equitable Distribution Statute As Applied To Licenses And Degrees Under The O'Brien Decision, Nicole Giannakis

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Comity Of Errors: Foreign Same-Sex Marriages In New York, Gennaro Savastano May 2014

Comity Of Errors: Foreign Same-Sex Marriages In New York, Gennaro Savastano

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Modern Reformation: An Overview Of New York’S Domestic Relations Law Overhaul, Meaghan E. Howard Oct 2013

Modern Reformation: An Overview Of New York’S Domestic Relations Law Overhaul, Meaghan E. Howard

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With nearly half of all first time marriages ending in divorce, there is no wonder that legal reform in the area of domestic relations law has recently taken the State of New York by storm. New York held onto the relic of fault-based divorce for an unusually long period of time, in part due to notions of marital sanctity and reinforcement of the traditional nuclear family. On the other hand, the State, after succumbing to the battle over no-fault divorce, quickly adopted a progressive social and legislative policy by validating the desire of same-sex couples to marry.


Seen But Not Heard: Advocating For Children In New York State, Sarah L. Marx Apr 2013

Seen But Not Heard: Advocating For Children In New York State, Sarah L. Marx

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On November 1, 2008, the New York State Bar Association House of Delegates approved a resolution affirming their commitment towards establishing a civil right to counsel in New York State. One of the issues identified is a child's right to representation not only in criminal, but also civil proceedings. Unlike other litigant groups, children have a statutorily established right to council in civil proceedings. However, as the white paper, adopted by the New State Bar Association, details, there are gaps in children 's advocacy throughout New York State. While significant steps towards improvement have recently taken place, there is still …


Panel Discussion: International, National, And Local Perspectives On Civil Right To Counsel, Andrew Scherer, Martha F. Davis, Debra Gardner, Rosie Mendez, Juanita B. Newton, Adriene Holder, Laura K. Abel Apr 2013

Panel Discussion: International, National, And Local Perspectives On Civil Right To Counsel, Andrew Scherer, Martha F. Davis, Debra Gardner, Rosie Mendez, Juanita B. Newton, Adriene Holder, Laura K. Abel

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The following is based on a transcript of a panel discussion which took place at An Obvious Truth: Creating an Action Blueprint for a Civil Right to Counsel in New York State, held at Touro Law Center, Central Islip, New York, in March, 2008.


Freedom Of Speech And Press Jan 1996

Freedom Of Speech And Press

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Equal Protection Jan 1995

Equal Protection

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Due Process Jan 1992

Due Process

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Equal Protection Jan 1992

Equal Protection

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Confrontation Clause Jan 1991

Confrontation Clause

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Confrontation Clause Jan 1991

Confrontation Clause

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Confrontation Clause Jan 1991

Confrontation Clause

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Confrontation Clause Jan 1991

Confrontation Clause

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Surrogate Parenting After Baby M: The Ball Moves To The Legislature’S Court, John R. Dunne, Gregory V. Serio Jan 1988

Surrogate Parenting After Baby M: The Ball Moves To The Legislature’S Court, John R. Dunne, Gregory V. Serio

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No abstract provided.