September 13, 2019 | New York Law Journal
Home Health Care Provider Violated Recently Upheld Wage Rule, NY AG SaysNew York Attorney General Letitia James said Friday that the settlement, which her office led, should spur action from the state Legislature on working conditions for home health care aides.
By Dan M. Clark
7 minute read
September 12, 2019 | New York Law Journal
Former Warren County DA Named Supervising Judge for County Courts in 4th Judicial DistrictShe replaces Justice Felix Catena, who was recently named as the administrative judge of the district.
By Dan M. Clark
3 minute read
September 12, 2019 | New York Law Journal
NY AG Warns Companies Selling At-Home Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kits to End Marketing and Sale"I am deeply concerned about companies selling kits that deter individuals from seeking professional care and purport to collect evidence without knowing whether the evidence will be admissible in court," NY AG Letitia James said.
By Dan M. Clark
5 minute read
September 12, 2019 | New York Law Journal
Insurers Should Prepare to Promptly Handle Wave of Child Sex Abuse Claims, DFS SaysThe state Department of Financial Services, in a guidance, told insurers they should be prepared to promptly approve coverage for those claims, when applicable, or face state action.
By Dan M. Clark
7 minute read
September 11, 2019 | New York Law Journal
'Mailbox Fishing' Defendant Should Face Lesser Charge Based on Intent, Attorney Argues Before High CourtThe appeal was brought by Omar Deleon, who was indicted three years ago on charges of attempted grand larceny in the third and fourth degrees after allegedly engaging in a so-called "mailbox fishing" theft.
By Dan M. Clark
6 minute read
September 11, 2019 | New York Law Journal
Media Outlets Ask 2nd Circuit to Unseal Deutsche Bank Letter on Trump-Related Tax ReturnsA coalition of major media outlets, including The Associated Press and CNN, filed a motion Wednesday with a federal appellate court to force Deutsche Bank to publicly disclose which tax returns it has on file from the family, or entities, of President Donald Trump.
By Dan M. Clark
6 minute read
September 10, 2019 | New York Law Journal
Consumers in NY Overpaid $2B in Insurance Premiums Because of Opioid Crisis, State SaysThe state Department of Financial Services said it's now issued subpoenas and other document requests to more than 50 opioid companies, insurers and pharmacy benefit managers in an effort to seek restitution from the industry.
By Dan M. Clark
4 minute read
September 10, 2019 | New York Law Journal
Court of Appeals Weighs Liability for Out-of-Possession Landlords in Sidewalk Injury ClaimsAn attorney argued that the court would essentially be eliminating the idea of an out-of-possession landlord if it chose to reverse the First Department's ruling.
By Dan M. Clark
5 minute read
September 10, 2019 | New York Law Journal
Trump's Attorneys Accuse Congress, Letitia James of Colluding to Expose President's TaxesAttorneys for the president have asked a D.C. federal judge to allow them to conduct discovery before deciding whether to transfer a fight over Trump's taxes to Manhattan.
By Dan M. Clark
6 minute read
September 09, 2019 | New York Law Journal
Group Sues NY Campaign Finance Commission Over Freedom of Information Law ComplianceThe group claimed in the lawsuit that its FOIL requests sent to Jay Jacobs, a member of the panel and chair of the State Democratic Party, have not been fulfilled.
By Dan M. Clark
4 minute read