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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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July 16, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Landlords File Federal Lawsuit Challenging New York's Rent Control Laws

The groups claimed that New York State's Rent Stabilization Laws, and NYC's actions enforcing them, violate their due process rights and an unconstitutional taking of property.

By Dan M. Clark

7 minute read

July 15, 2019 | New York Law Journal

State Regulator Approves Two Companies for Virtual Currency Licenses in NY

Both companies are subsidiaries of Seed CX Ltd., a larger digital asset exchange company based in Chicago.

By Dan M. Clark

2 minute read

July 15, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Western NY Federal Judge Allows Lawsuit Against USDA Over Public Records Disclosure to Proceed

The lawsuit is over whether the USDA has to proactively post certain documents online about the humane treatment of farm animals or if those files should only be available on request.

By Dan M. Clark

5 minute read

July 15, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Upstate Prosecutor Sworn In as New Leader of NY State DA's Group

David Hoovler, a Republican, will be at the helm of the organization during what's expected to be a major change in how state prosecutors practice law in New York over the next year. He takes over from Albany DA David Soares, a Democrat.

By Dan M. Clark

5 minute read

July 12, 2019 | New York Law Journal

New NY Law Explicitly Bans Bias Over Hairstyles Associated With Race

“As a black woman who prioritizes equity, and has worn my [hair] natural for 17 years, this bill is deeply personal for me,” Assemblywoman Tremaine Wright said.

By Dan M. Clark

2 minute read

July 12, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Pro Bono Foster Care State Mentoring Program Set to Expand This Year in NY

Six attorneys from Manhattan law firm Willkie Farr & Gallagher and one of its clients are involved as mentors in the program as of now. Their hope, they said, is that others will follow in the coming years.

By Dan M. Clark

8 minute read

July 12, 2019 | New York Law Journal

NY State Judge Denies Temporary Restraining Order Against NY Vaccines Law

Albany County Supreme Court Justice Michael Mackey said in the decision that, given case precedent on state vaccine laws, the lawsuit filed earlier this week may be unlikely to succeed in striking down the law.

By Dan M. Clark

4 minute read

July 11, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Second Department Orders New Trial, Rebuking Queens Justice's Behavior

The Appellate Division, Second Department said in the decision that Hollie, whose decisions have been reversed by the appellate court on several other occasions, unfairly inserted himself into the trial two years ago.

By Dan M. Clark

4 minute read

July 11, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Anticipating Immigration Raids, Lawyers File Federal Due Process Suit in NY Court

“The Due Process Clause and the refugee protection laws therefore require that these individuals have an opportunity, before they are deported, to appear before an immigration judge,” the lawsuit said.

By Dan M. Clark | Jason Grant

6 minute read

July 11, 2019 | Law.com

Meet the 3 Judges Who've Checked Trump's Census Citizenship Question

All three judges—in California, Maryland and New York—are now weighing issues tied to the Justice Department's attempt to swap in new attorneys.

By Dan M. Clark | Alaina Lancaster | Mike Scarcella | Nate Robson

7 minute read