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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 02, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Arnold & Porter, ACLU, NYCLU Reach Settlement on Attorney Fees in Census Case

They 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 Penalties

The 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.

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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 Recommendation

De 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.

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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.

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4 minute read

August 01, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Lawyer Shortage in Rural NY Shows Need for Non-Attorney Justices, Group Says

The 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 Case

The $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.

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3 minute read

July 31, 2019 | New York Law Journal

NY Financial Regulator Aiming to Set New Standards for Student Loan Servicers

Gov. 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.

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4 minute read

July 31, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Second Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Suit Against Facebook Over Hamas Attacks

The 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.

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5 minute read

July 30, 2019 | New York Law Journal

NY AG James Launches Investigation Into Capital One Data Breach

James, 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 Cuomo

The 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