July 23, 2019 | New York Law Journal
Cuomo Signs Bill Providing Civil Right of Action and Criminal Penalties for 'Revenge Porn'The new law will take effect in two months, after which victims of “revenge porn” will also be able to seek a court-ordered injunction to have their images removed from a website.
By Dan M. Clark
5 minute read
July 22, 2019 | New York Law Journal
Thousands Receive Payment From Class Action Settlement With NYC AgencyThe litigation was brought after thousands of New York City residents received notices over an eight-year period stating that their public assistance benefits were either planned to be reduced or taken away based on their alleged failure to comply with work requirements.
By Dan M. Clark
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July 22, 2019 | New York Law Journal
Equifax to Pay New York $19.1 Million as Part of Settlement Over Data BreachState officials in New York announced their part in the global settlement Monday after court papers were filed on the agreement in Atlanta.
By Dan M. Clark
6 minute read
July 18, 2019 | New York Law Journal
NY Financial Regulators Fine Workers' Comp Insurer for Bundling Its Products Without Agency ApprovalThe arrangements marketed by the company, which until last month was owned by Berkshire Hathaway, forced small businesses to pay more than under similar workers' compensation plans, the Department of Financial Services said.
By Dan M. Clark
3 minute read
July 18, 2019 | New York Law Journal
New York Expands Online Tool Connecting Crime Victims With Civil Legal ServicesThe website is designed to connect crime victims with eight major categories of civil legal services, ranging from family law to immigration.
By Dan M. Clark
6 minute read
July 17, 2019 | New York Law Journal
Immigrant Legal Services Groups Sue Over FOIA Request on Deportation ProgramThe program intended to allow immigrants to go through removal proceedings while they're incarcerated in federal, state and local correctional facilities. But the scope of it is unclear, the suit said.
By Dan M. Clark
5 minute read
July 17, 2019 | New York Law Journal
Farmworkers Given New Labor Protections Under Bill Signed by CuomoThe legislation gained momentum this year after a state appellate court in Albany decided that farmworkers were legally entitled to collective bargaining rights in New York.
By Dan M. Clark
5 minute read
July 17, 2019 | New York Law Journal
NY, NJ AGs Sue Feds Over IRS Rule That Curbs Deduction for Charitable GivingNew Jersey and New York are co-leading the suit, on which Connecticut has also signed on as a plaintiff.
By Dan M. Clark
6 minute read
July 16, 2019 | New York Law Journal
Plaintiffs in Census Citizenship Litigation Move for Sanctions Against US DOJThey're now seeking additional discovery in the litigation, and for the court to allow a series of documents to be made available to them that were previously labeled as privileged.
By Dan M. Clark
6 minute read
July 16, 2019 | New York Law Journal
NY AG James Denounces Federal Prosecutors' Decision Against Bringing Charges in Eric Garner CaseU.S. Attorney Richard Donoghue said during a press briefing Tuesday morning that the evidence in the case wasn't enough to meet the burden they would have to show to convict NYPD Officer Daniel Pantaleo on federal charges.
By Dan M. Clark
6 minute read