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Dan M. Clark

Dan M. Clark

Dan M. Clark is the Albany reporter for the New York Law Journal. He covers the state Court of Appeals, the state legislature, state regulators, and more. Email Dan anytime at [email protected].

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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.

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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.

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August 19, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Granting Licenses to Undocumented Immigrants Won't Place County Clerks at Risk, NY Lawyers Argue in Brief

Lawyers 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.

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August 19, 2019 | New York Law Journal

NYPD Officer Involved in Death of Eric Garner Fired by Police Commissioner After Judge's Recommendation

During 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.

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August 16, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Greenberg Says NY State Bar Will Activate Task Forces to Reach Out to Lawmakers

The 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.

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August 16, 2019 | New York Law Journal

NRA Files Petition Demanding Representation at NY AG's Deposition of Oliver North

The 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.

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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.”

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August 15, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Hank Greenberg, NY State Bar President, Aims to Seize Chance to Achieve Long-Sought Legislative Goal

Consolidating 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.

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August 15, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Student Loan Servicer Settles With NY Regulators Over Alleged Licensing Violation

The 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.

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August 14, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Justice James P. Murphy Appointed 5th Judicial District Administrative Judge

Murphy replaces Justice James Tormey, who was the district’s administrative judge for nearly two decades until he died in June following a brief illness.

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