Miranda Warnings

 "There are few areas where constitutional checks and balances are more important than the selection of U.S. Attorneys, the 93 most powerful federal law enforcement officials across the country," said New York State Bar Association President Kathleen Sweet. "The Trump administration’s installation of US Attorneys without either the vetting process that accompanies Senate confirmation, or the appro...

This week's Miranda Warnings podcast features U.S. Supreme Court rulings ranging from the reach of executive power to the influence parents hold in determining school curriculum. The podcast brings together Albany Law School professor Vin Bonventre and political strategist Liz Benjamin. NYSBA past president and general counsel David Miranda moderates it.

There is no denying the impact Muhammad Ali had on the sport of boxing, yet a recent essay by a past president of the New York State Bar Association, T. Andrew Brown, details how his career and his willingness to hold firm to his beliefs changed much more than a sport. Brown also provides a look at how maneuvering behind the scenes at the Supreme Court changed the eventual outcome of the his case...

It’s been a little over a year since Chief Judge Rowan Wilson was sworn in as the chief judge of the State of New York. In this short time, the state’s highest court has seen changes in how the court operates and the number of appeals it hears. This Miranda Warnings Roundtable episode centers on the changing face at New York's Court of Appeals, its highest court. Host David Miranda is joined by Al...

The U.S. Supreme Court continues to make news with its decisions this spring on issues from presidential immunity to the role federal agencies play in making and enforcing government regulations. The Miranda Warnings Roundtable tackled these and other questions during a lively podcast this month. The panelists, Vin Bonventre, a professor of constitutional law at Albany Law School, and communicatio...

Jeff Zaino discusses the current trends in the field of arbitration and looks to the future on issues ranging from technology, use of AI and the continuing need to attract diverse talent to the profession. Zaino joined "Miranda Warnings" podcast host David Miranda for a wide ranging interview.  Calling himself "the original JZ", Zaino shared his wealth of experience in the field he has loved for m...

President Domenick Napoletano’s humble background inspired an uncompromising work ethic that has shaped the defining moments of his professional journey. He shares his vision and priorities for the year ahead. 

President Richard Lewis reflects on his groundbreaking year leading the organization and handling issues including antisemitism, changes to affirmative action and threats to funding for important legal services programs. He also shares how the year has changed him both personally and professionally.

 In this month's episode of "Miranda Warnings Roundtable," our panel of experts engage in a lively discussion about the state Senate's rejection of Governor Kathy Hochul's chief judge nominee and the political ramifications. 

Over the next two episodes of Miranda Warnings, David will be speaking with defense attorneys and attorneys involved in civil lawsuits against disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein. Arthur L. Aidala, Esq. and Hon. Barry Kamins are a part of the team that represented Harvey Weinstein, in his defense against six felony sexual assault and rape charges. They talk to David about how their firm...

Voters in New York State will have a constitutional amendment on the ballot this November. Will they decide to add an equal rights amendment offering protection against discrimination based on gender, national origin, sexual orientation and other factors? In this episode, host David Miranda dives into the issue with the New York State Bar Association's Women in Law Section chair Kimberly Wolf Pric...

Host David Miranda is joined by political strategist Liz Benjamin and law professor Vin Bonventre to analyze the recent decision by the NYS Court of Appeals on how the state of New York draws its congressional district boundaries. Listen to the spirited conversation covering the decison, the dissent and the possible political implications of this ruling.     

The Miranda Warnings roundtable's December episode takes a critical look at the first cases in the 2023-24 term heard by the state’s highest court. The panel analyzes recent arguments dealing with when a suspect is in custody and should be read Miranda rights and whether police can stop a bicyclist in the same manner as a motorist. The episode was recorded on Dec. 1 shortly after the death of U.S....

The New York State Bar Association’s latest episode of its “Miranda Warnings” podcast features an interview with Alan Barinholtz talking about his newfound stardom and the success of the comedy series” Jury Duty.” Barinholtz plays judge Alan Rosen in the 8-part series streaming on Amazon’s Freevee channel. The show examines what it’s like to be on a sequestered jury during a civil liability case....

From assigned counsel rates, to the repeal of Judiciary law 470, and Clean Slate, the Miranda Warnings Roundtable dissects the wins and losses of the session which just wrapped up this week. 

Dick Lewis sits down with host David Miranda to lay out the vision for his term as president of the New York State Bar Association. HIs priority is to help remove the hurdles that prevent lawyers around the state from fully realizing their potential to succeed professionally while serving clients and expanding access to justice.

Former New York State Court of Appeals Judge Albert Rosenblatt joins David Miranda to discuss his book "The Eight: The Lemon Slave Case and the Fight for Freedom". The book details the case of 8 slaves granted freedom by the New York Courts when they arrived in New York harbor. The slaves were property of a Virginia family traveling to Texas by ship which docked in New York.   

Touro Law Professor Patty Salkin discusses the increase in lawyers leading academic institutions and how it is opening new career paths for lawyers. 

Technology can both help and hurt in the cause of justice. In a fascinating conversation, Vivian Wesson shares how artificial intelligence and facial recognition are being used in both criminal and civil law.   

Past presidents David Miranda and Hank Greenberg discuss a pivotal time in history for America, the world and the New York State Bar Association. Shortly after its founding, the association was at the forefront of international politics leading an effort to establish a world court where nations could arbitrate differences to prevent war.  

David Miranda, Albany law professor Vin Bonventre and political strategist Liz Benjamin discuss Governor Hochul's nomination of Hector LaSalle for Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals and the State of New York. 

She is a trailblazer in the legal profession and at the New York State Bar Association. Host David Miranda talks to NYSBAs first female president Maryann Saccomando Freedman. They discuss her rise to prominence and how she fought gender stereotypes her entire career.

We have an election 2022 wrap up on this episode of Miranda Warnings Roundtable. Despite a closer than usual race for New York State Governor Kathy Hochul and the democrats swept statewide offices in November. On the federal level, the predicted red wave never happened. Democrats may actually gain a seat in the U.S. Senate and end up with a close minority in the House of Representatives. This may...

On this episode of Miranda Warnings, host David Miranda and guest Albany Law Professor Vin Bonventre look at the great dissenting opinions of the last 40 years in New York State's highest court. The 30 minute podcast covers issue that still resonate today like the freedom to marry, patients rights and a suspect's rights during police interrogation.  Bonventre says a dissenting opinion has a greate...

From affirmative action to voting rights and the regulation of the pork industry, the roundtable panel takes on all the issues before the U.S. Supreme Court this term. Check out the lively discussion right here.