August 02, 2019 | New York Law Journal
Arnold & Porter, ACLU, NYCLU Reach Settlement on Attorney Fees in Census CaseThey were expected to file a motion for attorney fees and costs associated with the litigation Friday, but wrote in a filing that they'd reached a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice instead.
By Dan M. Clark
4 minute read
August 02, 2019 | New York Law Journal
NY, CA AGs Lead Lawsuit Challenging Federal Rule to Reduce Automaker PenaltiesThe states alleged in the lawsuit filed Friday that the rule violates a section of federal law that mandates public agencies to revise civil penalties to account for inflation.
By Dan M. Clark
3 minute read
August 02, 2019 | New York Law Journal
NY AG James, Attorneys Call for Firing of NYPD Officer in Eric Garner Case After Judge's RecommendationDe Blasio, during a press conference held Friday, declined to say whether a final decision had been made to fire Pantaleo from the NYPD. He said that decision, under state law, will rest with O’Neill.
By Dan M. Clark
6 minute read
August 01, 2019 | New York Law Journal
NY State Officials Describe 'Squalid' Conditions in Suit Against Lease-to-Own Company“The black mold problem is out of control at this home and may fail HUD requirements and o[u]r standards,” one inspector wrote.
By Dan M. Clark
4 minute read
August 01, 2019 | New York Law Journal
Lawyer Shortage in Rural NY Shows Need for Non-Attorney Justices, Group SaysThe New York State Magistrates Association said this week that it supports an initiative to address the lack of attorneys in rural areas, but that those efforts shouldn’t shift to local judges.
By Dan M. Clark
6 minute read
August 01, 2019 | New York Law Journal
NY Set to Recoup $1.3 Million in Settlement With Cisco Systems in Cybersecurity Whistleblower CaseThe $6 million settlement, of which New York will receive $1.3 million, was part of a larger $8.6 million settlement announced by attorneys for the whistleblower Wednesday.
By Dan M. Clark
3 minute read
July 31, 2019 | New York Law Journal
NY Financial Regulator Aiming to Set New Standards for Student Loan ServicersGov. Andrew Cuomo said the new regulation will help curb “unscrupulous practices” in the student loan servicing industry while putting New York ahead of federal officials on the issue.
By Dan M. Clark
4 minute read
July 31, 2019 | New York Law Journal
Second Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Suit Against Facebook Over Hamas AttacksThe litigation was brought by a series of people who were either victims of attacks by Hamas and its supporters in Israel, or represented the estate of someone killed in an attack.
By Dan M. Clark
5 minute read
July 30, 2019 | New York Law Journal
NY AG James Launches Investigation Into Capital One Data BreachJames, whose office recently co-led a massive settlement with Equifax over its own data breach from 2017, was critical of Capital One in a statement announcing the probe Tuesday.
By Dan M. Clark
5 minute read
July 29, 2019 | New York Law Journal
NY Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Is Signed Into Law by CuomoThe measure was this year's compromise among Democrats in New York who couldn't coalesce around a measure to legalize the drug before the end of the legislative session in June.
By Dan M. Clark
6 minute read