Jonathan Lippman has helped turn the Court of Appeals into a scrappier, more divided and more liberal panel.
Thu 18 Feb 2010
Filed under: Appeals Courts (US), Lippman, Jonathan, Appointments and Executive Changes, Courts, Politics and Government, Supreme Court, New York State — @ 1:00 pm
Thu 18 Feb 2010
Filed under: Appeals Courts (US), Lippman, Jonathan, Appointments and Executive Changes, Courts, Politics and Government, Supreme Court, New York State — @ 12:16 am
Jonathan Lippman, who heads the State Court of Appeals, has been happy to win split decisions, in contrast to his predecessor, who prized unanimity.
Wed 17 Feb 2010
Filed under: Appeals Courts (US), Lippman, Jonathan, Appointments and Executive Changes, Courts, Politics and Government, Supreme Court, New York State — @ 11:25 pm
Jonathan Lippman, who heads the State Court of Appeals, has been happy to win split decisions, in contrast to his predecessor, who often sought unanimity.
Fri 5 Feb 2010
Filed under: Labor and Jobs, Smith, M Patricia, Labor Department, United States Politics and Government, Appointments and Executive Changes, New York State — @ 5:20 am
The Senate voted 60 to 37 on Thursday to confirm M. Patricia Smith, the New York State labor commissioner, for the Labor Department’s No. 3 post.
Thu 21 Jan 2010
Ms. Lynch, now a partner at a law firm, would return to the United States attorney position she held from 1999 to 2001.
Sat 16 Jan 2010
Filed under: Workers' Compensation Board (NYS), Appointments and Executive Changes — @ 1:59 am
The appointment of a 29-year-old lawyer with no experience in management or workers’ compensation to a top position has perplexed many who work in the system.
Wed 13 Jan 2010
Dr. Harold E. Varmus said he would continue operating his laboratory after leaving the top job when a successor is named.
Sat 9 Jan 2010
After making coffee, Thomas S. Kaplan offers earthworms to his daughter’s wood turtle, Twree Twree.Thomas S. Kaplan, the president of the board of directors of the 92nd Street Y, feeds his children eggs on Sunday mornings and a pet turtle worms and crickets.
Tue 22 Dec 2009
Filed under: Scoppetta, Nicholas, Cassano, Salvatore J., Fire Department (NYC), Hiring and Promotion, Appointments and Executive Changes, Bloomberg, Michael R — @ 3:36 am
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg chose a department insider, Salvatore J. Cassano, over two other finalists to replace Commissioner Nicholas Scoppetta.
Tue 22 Dec 2009
Filed under: Scoppetta, Nicholas, Cassano, Salvatore J., Fire Department (NYC), Hiring and Promotion, Appointments and Executive Changes, Bloomberg, Michael R — @ 3:17 am
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg chose a department insider, Salvatore J. Cassano, over two other finalists to replace Commissioner Nicholas Scoppetta.