August 20, 2019 | New York Law Journal
New York State Leads New Challenge to 'Public Charge' Rule From Trump Administration“It’s really, critically important that we understand we welcome to these shores immigrants of all economic statuses,” said N.Y. Attorney General Letitia James.
By Dan M. Clark
7 minute read
August 19, 2019 | New York Law Journal
NRA Barred From Attending NY AG's Deposition of Oliver North, Judge Rules“Despite the NRA’s best efforts to silence board members, justice will prevail, and the truth will be exposed, because no one is above the law,” New York Attorney General Letitia James said.
By Dan M. Clark
6 minute read
August 19, 2019 | New York Law Journal
Granting Licenses to Undocumented Immigrants Won't Place County Clerks at Risk, NY Lawyers Argue in BriefLawyers representing the state also argued in the new motion that Erie County Clerk Michael Kearns, who instituted the legal action, can’t represent his office.
By Dan M. Clark
6 minute read
August 19, 2019 | New York Law Journal
NYPD Officer Involved in Death of Eric Garner Fired by Police Commissioner After Judge's RecommendationDuring a press conference in Manhattan on his decision, O’Neill said he struggled with the decision, but ultimately agreed to accept the judge’s recommendation.
By Dan M. Clark
7 minute read
August 16, 2019 | New York Law Journal
Greenberg Says NY State Bar Will Activate Task Forces to Reach Out to LawmakersThe organization took a first-in-the-nation step this year when it formed a task force to analyze and report on the impact autonomous cars will have on society and the legal system.
By Dan M. Clark
7 minute read
August 16, 2019 | New York Law Journal
NRA Files Petition Demanding Representation at NY AG's Deposition of Oliver NorthThe action is in response to a subpoena from the New York Attorney General’s Office sent to Oliver North, seeking the deposition and documents related to his time leading the gun lobby group.
By Dan M. Clark
5 minute read
August 15, 2019 | New York Law Journal
At NYC Bar, Cuomo Proposes New Domestic Terrorism Charge in NY State Law“These are American citizens who are radicalized, not by a foreign ideology, but rather radicalized by hate for other Americans,” Cuomo said. “But that is sill terrorism.”
By Dan M. Clark
6 minute read
August 15, 2019 | New York Law Journal
Hank Greenberg, NY State Bar President, Aims to Seize Chance to Achieve Long-Sought Legislative GoalConsolidating the state’s trial courts system and simplifying current power of attorney forms are two measures that could be advanced when lawmakers return to session.
By Dan M. Clark
7 minute read
August 15, 2019 | New York Law Journal
Student Loan Servicer Settles With NY Regulators Over Alleged Licensing ViolationThe settlement is a precursor to the effective date of a new law in New York, which will require certain student loan servicers to be licensed with the state and regulated by DFS.
By Dan M. Clark
3 minute read
August 14, 2019 | New York Law Journal
Justice James P. Murphy Appointed 5th Judicial District Administrative JudgeMurphy replaces Justice James Tormey, who was the district’s administrative judge for nearly two decades until he died in June following a brief illness.
By Dan M. Clark
3 minute read