OVERVIEW
IN THE NEWS
The New York City Law Department is responsible for all
of the legal affairs of New York City. The Corporation
Counsel heads the Law Department and acts as
legal counsel for the Mayor, elected of?cials, the City
and all its agencies. Attorneys represent New York
City on affirmative and defensive civil litigation,
legislative and legal issues, the criminal prosecution
of juveniles in Family Court, and Administrative Code
enforcement proceedings brought in Criminal Court.
The Law Department is frequently highlighted by major news outlets such as The New York Times,
The Associated Press, and local and national television stations. In addition, it publishes a bi-monthly
column, “Municipal Affairs,” that is featured in the New York Law Journal. Work with the press is
coordinated by the Law Department’s Media & Communications Of?ce. Below are some cases that
made headlines in 2009:
With of?ces in all ?ve boroughs and Kingston, N.Y., the
Law Department handles an active caseload of over
90,000 lawsuits and legal matters each year. In addition
to litigation, attorneys draft and review local and state
legislation; approve leases, contracts, and ?nancial
instruments for the sale of municipal bonds; and negotiate
and structure business transactions. Law Department
attorneys also provide legal counsel to City of?cials on
a wide range of issues such as immigration, education,
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Appeals Court Upholds New York City’s
Calories-on-Menus Rule
2/17/09
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