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By David R. Carpenter and Maureen F. Gorsen | May 2, 2024
"These laws are expected to apply to 10,000 businesses or more, including those that conduct a minimal amount of business in the state," write David R. Carpenter and Maureen F. Gorsen of Sidley Austin.
5 minute read
By Maydeen Merino | May 1, 2024
"Clear expectations and timeliness surrounding merger reviews are critical so banks can make informed decisions about whether to pursue a merger when approval is likely or withdraw an application when it is not," said Rep. Andy Barr, R-Kentucky.
4 minute read
By Avalon Zoppo | May 1, 2024
The challenge to the program seems to be a part of a larger legal strategy to create a circuit split, thus increasing chances of U.S. Supreme Court review, said Andrew Twinamatsiko, director of the Health Policy and the Law Initiative at the O'Neill Institute.
5 minute read
By Alan Feigenbaum | May 1, 2024
If fault divorce in New York is hardly ever deployed, does any of this really matter? Yes, it does. First, as divorce lawyers, we should not applaud a system that allows for even the remote possibility of a fault-based divorce claim being used as a weapon that can, in turn, wreak havoc on a family, not to mention unnecessarily escalate legal fees.
6 minute read
By Frederick P. Schaffer | May 1, 2024
Consolidating city elections with races for president or governor is the easiest way to increase the number of New Yorkers voting in races for key city offices. Not only will this dramatically boost voter turnout, it will lead to a more diverse, inclusive electorate.
6 minute read
By Joanna Zdanys and Marina Pino | May 1, 2024
New York's Public Campaign Finance Program, which boosts the value of constituents' small campaign donations with government funding, is in effect for the first time for the 2024 state legislative elections. This is an investment in civic participation at a time when American democracy really needs it.
6 minute read
By Cheryl Miller | April 30, 2024
Members of the Assembly Judiciary Committee criticized state bar leaders' decision to give hefty pay raises to employees last year without seeking legislative approval, and money, first.
3 minute read
By Brian Lee | April 30, 2024
A state lawsuit filed on Tuesday by Westchester County attorney Bernard Kleinman, on behalf of woman-owned Tree Hills Innovation, alleges the state is only paying "lip service" about the importance of women-led businesses's entry to the market.
3 minute read
By Cheryl Miller | April 29, 2024
A new bill would extend filing deadlines for summary judgment motions while limiting what evidence can be introduced in reply briefs.
3 minute read
By Brian Lee | April 29, 2024
The change deleted a provision that had been interpreted for more than 100 years as requiring in-person voting.
3 minute read
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