July 26, 2019 | New York Law Journal
13 States' Suit to Block T-Mobile/Sprint Merger Undeterred by DOJ Approval, AG James SaysJames, along with California Attorney General Xavier Becerra, is leading a coalition of 13 states in litigation seeking to block the merger, which she maintained Friday would hurt consumers.
By Dan M. Clark
5 minute read
July 26, 2019 | New York Law Journal
New Head of NY DAs' Group Seeks Open Dialogue With Cuomo, LawmakersAs prosecutors prepare to implement the most comprehensive changes to the state's criminal justice system in decades, Hoovler says Cuomo and lawmakers should be engaged in the process.
By Dan M. Clark
8 minute read
July 25, 2019 | New York Law Journal
Debt Collection Company Owners Agree to Pay $60M Under Settlement With NY AG'Not only did they force unsuspecting debtors to pay more than they owed, but they illegally threatened to have them arrested for not complying with these predatory practices,' New York Attorney General Letitia James said. The debt collectors also agreed to leave the business.
By Dan M. Clark
5 minute read
July 25, 2019 | New York Law Journal
Two Ex-Top NY State Financial Enforcement Officials Depart for Security and Compliance FirmTwo former top officials at the state Department of Financial Services are heading to Guidepost Solutions, a global security and compliance firm headquartered in Manhattan.
By Dan M. Clark
3 minute read
July 25, 2019 | New York Law Journal
New York Enacts New Data Security Requirements to Protect Consumer InformationNew York state's data privacy and security protections will be strengthened over the next year as businesses prepare to implement two bills on the topic signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Thursday.
By Dan M. Clark
7 minute read
July 24, 2019 | New York Law Journal
NY District Attorneys Formally Move to Strike Down Prosecutorial Watchdog LawThe organization, which represents the state's prosecutors, was quick to point out in the filing that, as of early June, all but one state official had decided against defending its constitutionality in court.
By Dan M. Clark
6 minute read
July 24, 2019 | New York Law Journal
Trump Files Emergency Papers Seeking to Prevent Disclosure of State Tax ReturnsThe filing comes one day after Trump filed a federal lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia seeking to have the New York state law struck down as unconstitutional.
By Dan M. Clark
5 minute read
July 23, 2019 | New York Law Journal
NY Finance Regulator Launches Research and Innovation Division Led by Fintech Expert“The financial services regulatory landscape needs to evolve and adapt as innovation in banking, insurance and regulatory technology continues to grow,” DFS Superintendent Linda Lacewell said.
By Dan M. Clark
4 minute read
July 23, 2019 | New York Law Journal
Trump Files Federal Lawsuit in Bid to Strike Down NY Law Allowing Congress to Obtain State Tax ReturnsThe president's attorney, William Consovoy, is taking the new tax disclosure law to court before Democrats or committee chairpersons can invoke it.
By Dan M. Clark
8 minute read
July 23, 2019 | New York Law Journal
Maria Vullo, Formerly NY's Top Financial Regulator, Launches Strategic Advisory Firm“I think my skill set and my value add is the strategic advisory function that combines both the regulatory and legal framework, as well as my knowledge of public policy and governmental operations,” Vullo said.
By Dan M. Clark
5 minute read