Michael Virtanen

May 23, 2016 | New York Law Journal

Republican members of Congress have accused New York's Democratic attorney general and his counterparts in 16 other jurisdictions of chilling free speech over climate change through their legal and political campaign to curb fossil fuel burning.

By Michael Virtanen

3 minute read

April 15, 2016 | New York Law Journal

Although Ultimate Fighting Championship lobbied hard for years to convince state politicians to legalize the activity, Bellator and other promoters plan to storm into the lucrative new market now that Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a law Thursday legalizing professional MMA in the last state where it was banned.

By Michael Virtanen

9 minute read

December 24, 2015 | New York Law Journal

Gov. Andrew Cuomo has ordered many of the 100 juvenile inmates in state prisons to be moved next year to a new facility away from older prisoners.

By Michael Virtanen

3 minute read

December 23, 2015 | New York Law Journal

Gov. Andrew Cuomo has ordered many of the 100 juvenile inmates in state prisons to be moved next year to a new facility away from older prisoners.

By Michael Virtanen

3 minute read

December 15, 2015 | New York Law Journal

A mentally disabled teenager who died while under state care in 2013 writhed in excruciating pain for months when a doctor ignored his rejection of a stomach feeding tube, according to a watchdog group that faulted the state's oversight agency for not substantiating neglect in the case.

By Michael Virtanen

4 minute read

December 14, 2015 | New York Law Journal

A mentally disabled teenager who died while under state care in 2013 writhed in excruciating pain for months when a doctor ignored his rejection of a stomach feeding tube, according to a watchdog group that faulted the state's oversight agency for not substantiating neglect in the case.

By Michael Virtanen

4 minute read

November 12, 2015 | New York Law Journal

New York regulators are considering a host of cybersecurity requirements for banks and insurers and urged other state and federal authorities to collaborate on establishing a framework of defenses for the financial sector.

By Michael Virtanen

2 minute read

November 11, 2015 | New York Law Journal

New York regulators are considering a host of cybersecurity requirements for banks and insurers and urged other state and federal authorities to collaborate on establishing a framework of defenses for the financial sector.

By Michael Virtanen

2 minute read

November 10, 2015 | New York Law Journal

Peabody Energy, the world's biggest private-sector coal company, violated New York laws with misleading statements to investors and the public about the financial risks from climate change and potential regulatory responses, New York's attorney general said Monday.

By Michael Virtanen

3 minute read

November 10, 2015 | New York Law Journal

Peabody Energy, the world's biggest private-sector coal company, violated New York laws with misleading statements to investors and the public about the financial risks from climate change and potential regulatory responses, New York's attorney general said Monday.

By Michael Virtanen

3 minute read