June 19, 2019 | New York Law Journal
Marijuana Legalization Dead for Now in NY, Sponsor Says, But Decriminalization Still on TableConcerns still remained on certain public safety aspects of legalizing marijuana, such as technology for testing impairment of drivers who used the substance.
By Dan M. Clark
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June 18, 2019 | New York Law Journal
Cuomo, Lawmakers Differ on Cost of Solitary Confinement Reform“I believe we have a fundamental difference with his numbers,” State Sen. Luis Sepulveda said.
By Dan M. Clark
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June 17, 2019 | New York Law Journal
NY AG Says Undocumented Drivers' License Bill Is Constitutional, Sidestepping Cuomo RequestAttorney General Letitia James, in a statement issued just before the Senate approved the bill, gave it her blessing on constitutional grounds.
By Dan M. Clark
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June 17, 2019 | New York Law Journal
Cuomo, Lawmakers Reach Agreement on Rape Statute, Sexual Harassment Laws“Can we go further? Yes. Am I done? No,” Simotas said. “But I believe it's important that we move the ball forward even if we haven't gotten to the endzone and gotten a touchdown.”
By Dan M. Clark
6 minute read
June 17, 2019 | New York Law Journal
Deal Is Reached to End 'Gay Panic' Defense in NY, Cuomo SaysCuomo said during a radio interview Monday morning that the new legislation is an agreement between his office and the Legislature, which is expected to approve the bill in the coming days.
By Dan M. Clark
6 minute read
June 17, 2019 | New York Law Journal
Cuomo Seeks Underwood's Assessment of Bill Allowing Driver's Licenses for Undocumented ImmigrantsLegislation that would allow undocumented individuals to obtain a driver's license passed the State Assembly last week, and could come up for a vote in the state Senate in the coming days.
By Dan M. Clark
5 minute read
June 14, 2019 | New York Law Journal
Sponsor of Prosecutorial Conduct Watchdog Bill Urges Cuomo, Lawmakers to Rejoin Lawsuit“I'm calling on the governor, my colleagues in the Senate, to get back on board,” Perry said.
By Dan M. Clark
5 minute read
June 14, 2019 | New York Law Journal
NY AG Moves to Block Adoption of Trump Administration 'Conscience Rule'The rule, which is set to go into effect next month, is already the subject of several lawsuits, including one from James that claimed the change would lead to discriminatory practices among health care providers.
By Dan M. Clark
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June 14, 2019 | New York Law Journal
Judge Denies Exxon Mobil Access to Schneiderman's Personal EmailsThe litigation is far from over; attorneys for Exxon Mobil will now work toward preparing a case challenging the merits of the state's lawsuit against them.
By Dan M. Clark
5 minute read
June 13, 2019 | New York Law Journal
NY Lawmakers Approve Bill to End Religious Exemptions for VaccinesOpponents of the legislation have vowed to front a legal challenge when it becomes law, though Cuomo's office and the bill's sponsors remain confident that it would survive judicial review.
By Dan M. Clark
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