NYCLA Amicus Curiae

In this episode, NYCLA's Amicus Curiae Podcast Host Daniel K. Wiig sits down with former New York State Attorney General Dennis C. Vacco to discuss Weinstein's upcoming retrial for sex crimes in New York. The new trial date is scheduled for January 29, 2025. Harvey Weinstein was convicted in 2020 sexual assault and rape, however New York State's highest court overturned his conviction, ruling that the judge should not have allowed testimony from other accusers for prior bad acts for which Mr. Weinstein was not charged. We discuss the Molineux Rule, which is named for the 1901 case People v. Molineux. The questions of evidence and more will be discussed in this informative episode.

Dennis C. Vacco is a Partner with Lippes Mathias and serves on the firm's Executive Committee and as the Government & Corporate Investigations Practice Team Co-Leader.  Mr. Vacco was elected New York State Attorney General in 1994 and served until 1999. Read here for more information about our guest. 

The New York Country Lawyers Association is proud to share its recent episode of the Amicus Curiae Podcast. In this episode host Daniel K. Wiig speaks with Brooklyn Law Stanley A. August Professor of Law William (Bill) Araiza about the Supreme Court's decision which overturned the Chevron Doctrine. The Chevron doctrine was a 40 year Supreme Court precedent that established a framework for how courts should review administrative agencies' interpretations of statutes. The doctrine was overturned by the Supreme Court in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo and Relentless, Inc. v. Department of Commerce.  What are the implications for administrative law, the Courts, Congress, and federal regulatory agencies? Will there be more reulatory challenges, will planes fall from the sky? These questuions and more are answered in this timely and informative episode. 

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The New York County Lawyers Association is proud to present our latest episode of the NYCLA Amicus Curiae Podcast with Host Daniel K. Wiig. Our guest is Richard Gabriel, considered the nation’s leading trial consultant.  Since 1985, Mr. Gabriel has been a leader in the field of jury research, jury selection and litigation communication with experience in nearly 2,000 trials in both the civil and criminal arenas across the country. Daniel and Richard's conversation delves into the recent findings of the Trust in Justice Project. The Trust in Justice Project is an initiative committed to understanding and addressing the declining trust in America’s legal institutions. Confidence in the judicial system is critical to the stability of the American democracy. Richard designed and coordinated a project with the American Board of Trial Advocates and the American Society of Trial Consultants. According to the Decision Analysis website, the the results of the project "were eye-opening, revealing how the public viewed the perceived bias of the courts and police, how well they thought the justice system worked, how fair they thought the courts and the overall system worked, how well they understood the system, and how the media’s reporting on the system contributed to their views."  

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In this insightful episode, NYCLA's Amicus Curiae Podcast Host Daniel K. Wiig sits down with the Hon. Rowan D. Wilson, the Chief Judge of New York State and Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals, to discuss what it is like to be the Chief Judge, how he envisions his role as Chief Judicial Officer of the New York Court System, A.I. and the Courts, Court Modernization, resource allocation, and much more. The conversation delves into the complex nature of courts and the Chief Judge's efforts to ensure forward-thinking collaborative partnerships throughout the NYS Court System.

More About Chief Judge Rowan D. Wilson

On April 10, 2023, Governor Kathy Hochul nominated Judge Wilson to serve in that position, with the New York Senate confirming him on April 18, 2023. On January 15, 2017, then- Governor Andrew Cuomo nominated Judge Wilson to serve as an Associate Judge of the Court of Appeals, and the New York State Senate confirmed his nomination on February 6, 2017.  In 1986, he joined the firm of Cravath, Swaine & Moore as an associate, and was elected to partnership there in 1991, in which position he continued until his appointment to the Court of Appeals. He received his A.B. from Harvard College and his J.D. degree from Harvard Law School.

View Chief Judge Rowan's The State of the Judiciary 2024 Address

On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a final rule banning noncompetes. The new rule is scheduled to take effect in September 2024, but the Supreme Court has been very busy addressing the Administrative State. In the case Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, 603 U.S. ___ (2024), the Supreme Court overruled Chevron U.S.A. Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc., 467 U.S. 837 in its June 2024 decision. Did the Federal Trade Commission have the authority to make the rule banning noncompete agreements, and how does the Supreme Court's decision impact the FTC's new rule? This and more will be discussed in the latest episode of the NYCLA's Amicus Curiae Podcast with our host, Daniel K. Wiig, and our esteemed guest, Shawn Matthew Clark. 

Shawn Matthew Clark is a Partner with Littler. His employment law practices include unfair competition, trade secrets and executive compensation.  Additionally, he practices in the areas of litigation, business restructuring, and M&A. He previously served in the Employment and Labor Division of the New York City Law Department.  He is a graduate of Brooklyn Law School.

In our conversation with Robert Housman, former White House Assistant Director of Strategic Planning, National Office of Drug Control Policy under President Clinton (1997–2001), we take a look at the intersection of politics and legal ethics. The ethical obligations of lawyers often conflict with what is deemed appropriate for today's politicians. The integrity of the courts, the legal system, and ultimately our democracy depends on a profession that must adhere to ethical rules of conduct. We discuss the 2020 election secret strategy memo, the torture memos, and other actions that question the boundaries of ethical behavior by lawyers. Listen now for another great conversation you won't want to miss!   

Robert Housman, Partner, Book Hill Partners; General Counsel, Xlear; Consultant 360 Law Group; 360 Business Law America

The New York Country Lawyers Association Amicus Curiae Podcast with Host Daniel K. Wiig sat down with guest Vinoo Varghese, Expert Legal Analyst, and New York City Criminal Defense Attorney. The aim of the show is to share a balanced legal analysis that is void of political influence and based on facts. Host Daniel K. Wiig and Vinoo unwind the outcomes of the latest cases against former President Trump and whether he is being treated fairly by the justice system. Can Trump get a fair trial in New York? Is justice being served?

Vinoo Varghese Bio New York City Criminal Defense Attorney

This episode was recorded prior to the United States Supreme Court's presidential immunity decision. The views expressed here are those of the guest and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of NYCLA, its affiliates, its officers, or its board.

As a part of NYCLA's celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month we are proud to present our latest episode of the NYCLA Amicus Curiae Podcast with host Daniel K. Wiig, our guest is Sandra Leung, Executive Vice President, General Counsel of Bristol Myers Squibb. Sandy Leung serves as legal advisor to the Board of Directors and company executives, and is responsible for shaping the company’s legal strategy. Sandy is also responsible for Environment, Health & Safety & Sustainability, Corporate Security and Philanthropy at Bristol Myers Squibb. Sandra has climbed the corporate ranks to the c-suite of one of the world's largest pharmaceutical companies and she is sharing her insights on the importance of diversity, integrity, collaboration, and intention.   We know you will enjoy this very special episode of the NYCLA Amicus Curiae Podcast! 

Host Daniel K. Wiig sits down with U.S. Magistrate Judge, United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, Hon. Gary Stein to discuss his book: Justice for Sale: Graft, Greed, and a Crooked Federal Judge in 1930s Gotham, in the latest episode of the New York County Lawyers Association Amicus Curiae podcast.  The integrity of the judiciary is among the strongest underpinnings of our Democratic society and the commitment of the judiciary to operate ethically, serves as the unspoken agreement which allows the public to believe in its ability to administer justice.  Justice for Sale: Graft, Greed, and a Crooked Federal Judge in 1930s Gotham is an investigation into the life and service of Martin T. Manton, who was often referred to as the "10th most powerful judge in the United States,” below only the nine Justices of the Supreme Court in 1927. Daniel and Hon. Stein discuss the motivations, the possible co-conspirators, the cast of characters who helped to advance the pay to play/justice for sale machine of jurist Manton in the early 20th century, and his ultimate downfall and conviction.  

In this episode of NYCLA's Amicus Curiae podcast, host Daniel K. Wiig sits down with constitutional expert, legal commentator, and analyst Hon. Andrew P. Napolitano to talk about current legal issues faced by former president Trump including presidential immunity, the Constitution,14th Amendment, and the trials taking over the headlines. No question is off limits, this discussion ventures to take a candid and unflinching view of the United States Supreme Court and its recent decision in Donald Trump's 14th Amendment Case:  Donald J. Trump v. Norma Anderson; the Election Interference Case; the Classified Documents Case, and more.   

Judge Andrew P. Napolitano was a Senior Judicial Analyst at Fox News, a frequent commentator on MSNBC, Podcaster & host of Judging Freedom podcast, and a former Judge of the Superior Court of New Jersey, and is a graduate of Princeton University and the University of Notre Dame Law School. He is the youngest life-tenured Superior Court judge in the history of the State of New Jersey.  He sat on the bench from 1987 to 1995, when he presided over more than 150 jury trials and thousands of motions, sentencings, and hearings.

The conversation is candid and timely! Listen now!