May 03, 2019 | New York Law Journal
DFS Fines Insurers for Granting Religious Exemptions to Non-Religious EmployersA handful of insurance companies will now pay a collective fine of $509,000 after allowing the exemption for more than 30 entities that were not religious in nature, including a wood floor refinisher, a chimney cleaning service, a tax consultant and others.
By Dan M. Clark
4 minute read
May 03, 2019 | New York Law Journal
State Can't Withhold Names of Correction Officers, Appellate Court Rules“I think the importance of this case is that it continues to ensure some level of transparency in prisons,” PLSNY executive director Karen Murtagh said.
By Dan M. Clark
6 minute read
May 02, 2019 | National Law Journal
NY Judge Green-Lights State Regulators' Lawsuit Against Federal Agency Over Fintech ChartersIt's the second time DFS has sued the OCC over its decision to allow fintech companies that do not receive deposits to seek special-purpose national bank charters.
By Dan M. Clark
5 minute read
May 02, 2019 | New York Law Journal
Judge Green-Lights NY Regulators' Lawsuit Against Federal Agency Over Fintech ChartersIt's the second time DFS has sued the OCC over its decision to allow fintech companies that do not receive deposits to seek special-purpose national bank charters.
By Dan M. Clark
5 minute read
May 02, 2019 | New York Law Journal
NY Court of Appeals Allows Ineffective Counsel Hearing in Murder CaseThe defendant, Boris Brown, had argued that he was deprived of effective counsel because his attorney, Jeffrey Chabrowe, was also the lawyer for another suspect in the case, though in an unrelated matter.
By Dan M. Clark
6 minute read
May 01, 2019 | New York Law Journal
NY AG James, Bar Association President Target Trump in Law Day RemarksThe theme of this year's event, which is held annually, centered on the importance of a free press and independent judiciary, which translated through James and Miller as an opportunity to criticize Trump for his frequent remarks attempting to diminish both.
By Dan M. Clark
5 minute read
May 01, 2019 | New York Law Journal
Reports of NY Insurers Overcharging Consumers for Drugs Prompt DFS GuidanceThe state Department of Financial Services said in the guidance that so-called gag clauses, which prevent pharmacists from providing pricing information to insured consumers, have compounded the problem.
By Dan M. Clark
3 minute read
April 30, 2019 | New York Law Journal
As Bid to Place Environmental Protection in NY Constitution Gains Steam, Backers and Foes Say It Could Spur LitigationThe constitutional amendment, which wouldn't become law until 2022 at the earliest, could open the door to litigation against companies who are accused of polluting the state's environment in New York.
By Dan M. Clark
6 minute read
April 30, 2019 | New York Law Journal
NY Lawmakers Set to Move Bills to Target Trump's State Taxes, Sidestep PardonsBoth bills were inspired by Trump, who has decided against releasing his tax returns to Congress and the public, while also hinting that he could issue pardons for individuals in his inner circle charged by federal prosecutors, including Special Counsel Robert Mueller III.
By Dan M. Clark
6 minute read
April 29, 2019 | New York Law Journal
NY Lawmakers, Aiming to Curb Vaccination Exemptions, Unconcerned About Litigation“Respectfully, the governor is wrong,” said State Sen. Brad Hoylman, D-Manhattan, who sponsors the bill.
By Dan M. Clark
6 minute read
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