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A Tribute To Hon. George Bundy Smith -- Colleague, Teacher, And Friend, Judith S. Kaye
A Tribute To Hon. George Bundy Smith -- Colleague, Teacher, And Friend, Judith S. Kaye
Fordham Urban Law Journal
A tribute to Judge George Bundy Smith, discussing his work ethic both as a judge, professor, and mentor, his principles as a jurist, and his personal qualities.
A Tribute To Hon. George Bundy Smith -- A Good Lawyer, Mark Alcott
A Tribute To Hon. George Bundy Smith -- A Good Lawyer, Mark Alcott
Fordham Urban Law Journal
Speech given in tribute to George Bundy Smith, including discussion of his contributions to Fordham Law activities, volunteer organizations, and for the New York State Bar Association, in addition to his work as a writer, teacher, and family member.
A Tribute To Hon. George Bundy Smith -- Excellence, Sandra Jefferson Grannum
A Tribute To Hon. George Bundy Smith -- Excellence, Sandra Jefferson Grannum
Fordham Urban Law Journal
A tribute to George Bundy Smith, focusing on his commitment to excellence as a teacher, mentor, and professional.
A Tribute To Hon. George Bundy Smith -- A Remarkable Jurist And A Remarkable Man, Cornett Lewers
A Tribute To Hon. George Bundy Smith -- A Remarkable Jurist And A Remarkable Man, Cornett Lewers
Fordham Urban Law Journal
A tribute to George Bundy Smith, emphasizing his contributions to The Metropolitan Black Bar Association and the Metropolitan Black Bar Scholarship Fund, as well as his past work as a civil rights protester, and an accomplished jurist.
A Tribute To Hon. George Bundy Smith -- Leadership, Fern Fisher
A Tribute To Hon. George Bundy Smith -- Leadership, Fern Fisher
Fordham Urban Law Journal
A tribute to George Bundy Smith, highlighting his commitment to social justice.
A Tribute To Hon. George Bundy Smith, William Michael Treanor
A Tribute To Hon. George Bundy Smith, William Michael Treanor
Fordham Urban Law Journal
Opening remarks at ceremony honoring Judge George Bundy Smith, including anecdotes from past students, an overview of Judge Smith's career and accomplishments, and a recognition of distinguished guests in the audience.
A Return To Eyes On The Prize: Litigating Under The Restored New York City Human Rights Law, Craig Gurian
A Return To Eyes On The Prize: Litigating Under The Restored New York City Human Rights Law, Craig Gurian
Fordham Urban Law Journal
The recent enactment of the Local Civil Rights Restoration Act ("Restoration Act") reflects the New York City Council's concern that the City Human Rights Law "has been construed too narrowly." The law explicitly rejects the "carbon copy" theory and seeks an independent construction from similar or identical provisions of New York state or federal statutes. The Restoration Act proceeds along two basic tracks. One track consists of a series of amendments to particular sections of the law. These amendments expand retaliation protection, raise the maximum civil penalties that can be awarded in proceeding brought administratively, protect domestic partners against all …
Every Day Is A Good Day For A Judge To Lay Down His Professional Life For Justice , Jack B. Weinstein
Every Day Is A Good Day For A Judge To Lay Down His Professional Life For Justice , Jack B. Weinstein
Fordham Urban Law Journal
This article discusses the notion that a judge’s obligation to obey precedent should, if circumstances require, be overridden in an effort to oppose gross injustices and violations. Even in the face of critisicim and outrage, judges, because of their intimate knowledge of the system and unique vantage point, have a duty to speak out against any law that they find morally repugnant and to expose injustices wherever they can. The article analyses the various actions that judges may take to avoid enforcing laws that they believe to be fundamentally unjust, including the option of resignation and the power of lower …