Mr. Trump had argued that an inquiry by the attorney general, Letitia James, violated his constitutional rights. It was his second legal loss in two days. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Suits and Litigation (Civil)”
New York A.G. Can Question Trump Under Oath, Appeals Court Rules
By Gotham Rex on May 26, 2022
The judges unanimously rejected the former president’s appeal of an earlier ruling that ordered him and two of his adult children to testify in a civil investigation into his family business. Source: New York Times
Discrimination Weakens Tool for Reducing N.Y. Homelessness, Lawsuit Says
By Gotham Rex on May 25, 2022
Vouchers, which help people afford rent, have long been seen as a key to solving the nation’s housing woes. But in New York City, a broken oversight system is undermining their effectiveness, advocates say. Source: New York Times
New York Will Allow Adult Victims to Revive Decades-Old Sex Abuse Claims
By Gotham Rex on May 23, 2022
The State Legislature passed a bill that would give adult victims one year to bring lawsuits. Gov. Kathy Hochul said she would sign the bill. Source: New York Times
Judge Lifts Contempt Order Against Trump in Civil Inquiry
By Gotham Rex on May 11, 2022
The former president must pay a $110,000 fine that accumulated during the two-week contempt period and meet other conditions or the order will be reinstated, a judge said. Source: New York Times
Connecticut Moves to Blunt Impact of Other States’ Anti-Abortion Laws
By Gotham Rex on April 30, 2022
The state is among several acting to strengthen abortion rights protections as a Supreme Court ruling that could overturn Roe v. Wade looms. Source: New York Times
Where the Investigations Into Donald Trump Stand
By Gotham Rex on April 29, 2022
Progress on one of the highest profile investigations into the former president appears to have stalled, but several other inquiries are continuing around the country. Source: New York Times
New York Democrats Make Last-Ditch Bid to Save New Congressional Maps
By Gotham Rex on April 26, 2022
The state’s highest court heard arguments on Tuesday on whether to uphold earlier rulings that voided maps drawn by Democrats as illegal gerrymanders. Source: New York Times
N.Y. Post and Former Editor Michelle Gotthelf Settle Discrimination Case
By Gotham Rex on April 26, 2022
Michelle Gotthelf claimed that The Post’s former editor in chief had sexually harassed her and retaliated against her when she reported him. Source: New York Times
Judge Holds Trump in Contempt Over Documents in New York A.G.’s Inquiry
By Gotham Rex on April 25, 2022
Donald J. Trump was ordered to fully comply with the attorney general’s subpoena and will be fined $10,000 a day until he does, though the ruling may be short-lived. Source: New York Times
‘Great Comet’ Producer Hasn’t Paid Royalties, Composer Says
By Gotham Rex on April 23, 2022
Dave Malloy has filed a petition seeking the help of an arbitrator in his dispute with Howard Kagan over international productions. Source: New York Times
N.Y. House Districts Illegally Favor Democrats, Appeals Court Rules
By Gotham Rex on April 21, 2022
A divided five-judge panel found that Democrats engaged in gerrymandering in creating new district maps. The case is expected to head to New York’s highest court. Source: New York Times
New York Lets ‘Fearless Girl’ Hold Her Ground, for Now
By Gotham Rex on April 11, 2022
Officials voted to extend the sculpture’s permit but are requiring stakeholders to return in six months with plans for a permanent location. Source: New York Times
N.Y. Attorney General Seeks to Hold Trump in Contempt
By Gotham Rex on April 7, 2022
The attorney general, Letitia James, has been conducting a civil investigation into former President Donald J. Trump’s family business. Source: New York Times
Alan J. Hruska, a Founder of Soho Press, Dies at 88
By Gotham Rex on April 5, 2022
A litigator for 44 years, he was also a novelist; a writer, director and producer of plays and films; and helped establish the independent publishing house Soho Press. Source: New York Times