Gubernatorial Succession in New York: A Conversation with Legal Powerhouses John D. Feerick & Michael Miller
Release Date: 08/12/2022
When the Bow Breaks & Other Legal Perspectives with Fabio Bertoni, General Counsel at The New Yorker
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NYCLA Amicus Curiae with Host Daniel K. Wiig had the opportunity to sit down with Fabio Bertoni, General Counsel of The New Yorker to discuss the state of the media, freedom of speech, journalism, and the implications of law on the press. Fabio shares a bit background on the conversations held prior to the publication of The New Yorker articles written by Ronan Farrow which assisted in bringing former Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein to justice. Also up for discussion is the Sullivan Standard, the FCC Fairness Doctrine, Dominion v. Fox News, Neutral Reportage Privilege, and Donald Trump. We...
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The People of the State of New York v. Donald J. Trump et. al.: Legal Analysis by Dennis C. Vacco
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In this timely episode of the NYCLA Amicus Curiae Podcast with Host Daniel K. Wiig, we are honored to sit with Former New York State Attorney General Dennis C. Vacco. Mr. 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. In 1988, he was appointed United States Attorney for the Western District of New York by President Ronald Reagan after serving 10 years as an Assistant District Attorney in...
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Fashion Juggernaut SHEIN is Hit with A RICO Case: Discussing the Case with Legal Expert Olivera Medenica
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The NYCLA Amicus Curiae Podcast with Host Daniel K. Wiig is proud to present our latest episode with guest Olivera Medenica. Olivera is an equity partner at Dunnington Bartholow & Miller LLP, she is a published author and expert of soft IP law. In this episode, we are breaking down the case against fast fashion giant SHEIN. In the words of Meek Mills and Drake, SHEIN has been "Hit With A RICO", the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, or RICO. SHEIN is accused of infringing on artists' rights by copying their designs, the in a federal district court in California...
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A Lesson on Leading In Crisis: A Conversation with Former NY Governor David A. Paterson
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The NYCLA Amicus Curiae Podcast is proud to present the latest episode with former New York Gov. David A. Paterson. David A. Paterson served as the 55th Governor of the State of New York, was New York’s first African American to serve as governor and the state’s first sight-impaired chief executive. A graduate of Columbia University and Hofstra University Law School, Gov. Paterson served in the NYS Senate from 1985 to 2007, rising to the rank of Minority Leader. As a senator, he helped the African Burial Ground become a national monument. In 2006 he was elected Lieutenant Governor and...
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AI: Friend or Foe, A Conversation with Simon Pulman, Partner & Co-chair of Pryor Cashman's Media + Entertainment and Film, TV + Podcast Groups
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Though Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been around for more than 70 years, the body of the law regulating its use is in its infancy. AI is the science of making machines that can think like humans. The reverberation of AI's impact can be felt on every sector of society. The widely changing technological landscape has high potential stakes and forces every field to investigate newly emerging issues that could essentially replace humans. At the time of this episodes recording, SAG-AFTRA (Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists) and the WGA (Writers...
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Inspiring Others To Dream, A Conversation with Hon. Joseph A. Zayas, NYS Chief Administrative Judge of the Unified Court System
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The New York County Lawyers Association is proud to present the latest episode of the NYCLA Amicus Curiae Podcast. This month our host Daniel K. Wiig sat down with the newly elected Chief Administrative Judge of the New York State Unified Court System, Hon. Jospeh A. Zayas to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. The conversation delves into the importance of dreaming, acts of service, demystifying the Bench, and making a difference. Hon. Zayas discusses the goals of his new role and his efforts to build strong relationships within the New York Legal Community and those that he serves. This...
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A Conversation with Attorney and Legal Thriller Author Mark M. Bello
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We're proud to present our latest episode of the NYCLA Amicus Curiae Podcast. Our host Daniel K. Wiig sat down with attorney and award-winning legal thriller author Mark M. Bello. As an attorney, author, and civil justice advocate, Mark M. Bello brings over 4 decades of legal experience to his Zachary Blake Legal Thriller Series. Mark Bello's novels provide readers with a front-row seat into lawyer and client battles in the criminal and civil justice systems. Mark shares with Dan how his legal background informs his plots, characters, and stories. This is a very enlightening episode that you...
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Legal Analysis of the Trump Indictments with Guest Vinoo Varghese, NYC Criminal Defense Attorney
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Donald J. Trump, the 45th President of the United States, is the first President to face criminal charges in U.S. History. In a highly charged legal landscape, one must question is this political theater or do these indictments have teeth? The four indictments are: the Classified Documents Case, Election Interference, Hush Money, and the Fulton County Case. 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...
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Fighting the Good Fight: Twyla Carter, Attorney-in-Chief and CEO of The Legal Aid Society
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The New York County Lawyers Association Amicus Curiae Podcast host Daniel K. Wiig sat down with Twyla Carter, Attorney-in-Chief and CEO of The Legal Aid Society, as she reflected on her inaugural year at the organization's helm. Ms. Carter is the first Black woman and first Asian American to serve in this role in the Legal Aid Society's 145 year history. In this special episode, we're discussing the wins, challenges, and the work in progress, as Twyla continues to recalibrate an out of balance system. Ms. Carter continues to fight the good fight, as she seeks to advance the Legal Aid Society...
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Reimagining A City-Within-A-City: A Conversation with Lisa Bova-Hiatt, NYCHA's New CEO
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The New York County Lawyers Association (NYCLA) Amicus Curiae Podcast host Daniel K. Wiig, sat down with the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), Lisa Bova-Hiatt. Mayor Eric Adams appointed Lisa Bova-Hiatt as the permanent CEO on July 6, 2023, after 10 months as the interim CEO. Running the day-to-day operations of 335 developments, 2,411 buildings, and 177,569 apartments, is no easy feat, however the newly appointed CEO is up for the job. A seasoned leader and lifelong New Yorker, Ms. Bova-Hiatt, talks about regaining the trust of NYCHA's...
info_outlineThe NYCLA Amicus Curiae Podcast with host Danial K. Wiig is proud to present the latest episode. Our guests: John D. Feerick, Norris Professor of Law, Fordham Law School, fmr. Dean of Fordham Law School, and primary framer of the 25th Amendment to the United States Constitution; and Michael Miller, attorney at law, Past New York County Lawyers Association President, and Past New York State Bar Association President. Professor Feerick and Michael Miller are leaders within the New York legal community and their insights on the critical issues around New York's gubernatorial succession are invaluable.
Resources & Articles
Report of the New York County Lawyers Association for the
Establishment of a Task Force on Lieutenant Gubernatorial Succession
Adopted April 27, 2022
Jan. 12, 1965 (Subscription Required to View New York Times Archives)