September 09, 2019 | New York Law Journal
Prosecutors Warn of Rough Transition to New Discovery Laws Without More Funding"The idea is that the system is supposed to be fair," Hoovler said. "I don't see how it's going to be fair if we're forced to do this on such short notice with a lack of funding."
By Dan M. Clark
7 minute read
September 06, 2019 | New York Law Journal
Attorneys in 3rd Dept Case Spar Over Power to Set Charter School Teacher Certification StandardsThe litigation stems from regulations SUNY adopted nearly two years ago that would allow charter schools to create their own teacher certification programs.
By Dan M. Clark
6 minute read
September 06, 2019 | New York Law Journal
New York Leading Antitrust Investigation Into Facebook, AG James SaysAside from operating one of the largest social media networks in the world, Facebook also owns several other digital platforms, such as the photo-sharing platform Instagram and private communication application WhatsApp.
By Dan M. Clark
3 minute read
September 05, 2019 | New York Law Journal
NY High Court to Decide Future of One-Mile Stretch of Road in AdirondacksA pair of environmental groups argued before the New York Court of Appeals that a section of state law, and a plan by a state agency, should inhibit public snowmobile use on the road.
By Dan M. Clark
5 minute read
September 05, 2019 | New York Law Journal
Court of Appeals Weighs New Murder Trial Based on Text Messages Received by JurorJudges on the Court of Appeals suggested, during arguments, that affirming a lower court's decision to set aside his conviction could have broader implications for criminal law practice in New York.
By Dan M. Clark
6 minute read
September 04, 2019 | New York Law Journal
Sex Abuse Case Presents Questions to High Court on Appellate Division, Special Prosecutor PowersFormer New York Attorney General Barbara Underwood, now reprising her role as state Solicitor General, appeared before the Court of Appeals to defend the state law in question.
By Dan M. Clark
7 minute read
September 04, 2019 | New York Law Journal
Albany Challenge to Law Authorizing Undocumented Immigrants' Licenses Should Be Separate From Buffalo Case, Lawyers Say"There is no time for Defendants' procedural maneuvering," Merola's attorneys wrote.
By Dan M. Clark
7 minute read
September 04, 2019 | New York Law Journal
Google, YouTube Agree to Pay $170M to FTC, NY AG's Office in Online Privacy SettlementThe companies were accused of unlawfully tracking the behavior of users below 13 years old and serving them targeted advertisements based on that information, the New York Attorney General's Office said.
By Dan M. Clark
5 minute read
September 03, 2019 | New York Law Journal
Cuomo Hires Two New Counsels, Announces Appointments for BothCuomo said the addition of both attorneys, and a few other appointments announced Tuesday, will prep his administration for the upcoming legislative session in January.
By Dan M. Clark
4 minute read
September 03, 2019 | New York Law Journal
Court of Appeals Set to Review Alleged Class Action Rent Control Violations Against Building OwnersThe court's seven judges will review whether the Appellate Division, First Department erred when it reinstated many of the tenants' claims after they were initially dismissed by Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Erika Edwards.
By Dan M. Clark
6 minute read