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October 09, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Judges Head Back to School to Prepare for Presumptive Mediation Initiative

When officials from the state Office of Court Administration asked if professor Alexandra Carter would be open to having the judges sit in this year, she jumped at the idea.

By Dan M. Clark

5 minute read

October 08, 2019 | New York Law Journal

DiFiore's Trial Court Restructuring Plan Draws Opposition From Justices' Group

The proposal is intended to simplify the state's trial court system, which some have said is difficult to navigate for litigants, particularly when more than one venue is involved in a particular case. But critics focused on the "unbridled discretion" court administrators would have to shuffle judges around the state.

By Dan M. Clark

7 minute read

October 08, 2019 | New York Law Journal

State Bar Association Set to Hear From Constitutional Lawyer Cass Sunstein on Impeachment

Sunstein, a widely recognized expert in matters of constitutional law, has published several articles and books related to the topic, including "Impeachment: A Citizen's Guide" in 2017.

By Dan M. Clark

3 minute read

October 07, 2019 | New York Law Journal

SCOTUS Rejects Effort by NYC to Toss Case Over Gun Control Measure

While the U.S. Supreme Court refused to set the case aside, the justices according to order are prepared to address whether the matter has been rendered moot by actions to withdraw the measures by the city government and state lawmakers.

By Dan M. Clark

6 minute read

October 04, 2019 | New York Law Journal

NY Vape Shop Trade Group Seeks to Intervene in Lawsuit Against NY Flavored Vaping Ban

"The loss of these products will put many stores out of business," the group wrote.

By Dan M. Clark

4 minute read

October 04, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Federal Judge Rejects Last-Ditch Effort to Halt Trump Executive Orders on Government Union Clout

U.S. District Judge Elizabeth Wolford of the Western District of New York allowed the orders to take effect, but said she will consider another effort to strike them down later this month.

By Dan M. Clark

5 minute read

October 03, 2019 | New York Law Journal

State Attorneys General Urge Bankruptcy Court to Reject Purdue's Request to Pay Out Bonuses

New York Attorney General Letitia James said the company, which is the subject of thousands of lawsuits over the country's opioid crisis, should be barred from making those payments.

By Dan M. Clark

4 minute read

October 03, 2019 | New York Law Journal

New York's Flavored Vaping Ban Put on Hold by State Appeals Court

If a trial judge ultimately rejects a motion for preliminary injunction against the ban, it's likely that decision will also end up before the Third Department.

By Dan M. Clark

5 minute read

October 03, 2019 | New York Law Journal

State Drops Appeal of Decision Striking Down Pay Raises, Outside Income Cap for Legislature

The New York Attorney General's Office wrote in a letter to the Appellate Division, Third Department this week that it was no longer seeking to appeal the ruling.

By Dan M. Clark

6 minute read

October 02, 2019 | New York Law Journal

NY, Federal Regulators Secure $25M From Brokerage Firms Through Martin Act, Fraud Claims

"What happens on Wall Street impacts families on Main Street," said New York Attorney General Letitia James.

By Dan M. Clark

5 minute read