Ryan Tarinelli is a reporter at the New York Law Journal. He is based at the New York State Capitol in Albany, New York. He can be reached through email at [email protected]. Follow him on Twitter: @ryantarinelli.
July 24, 2020 | New York Law Journal
New York Lawmakers Pass Mix of Significant Bills in July SessionDespite the wide range of legislation approved this month, lawmakers took a pass on going after certain hot-button items like marijuana legalization and solitary confinement reform.
By Ryan Tarinelli
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July 24, 2020 | New York Law Journal
'One in a Barrage of Political Abuses': Cuomo Blasts DHS Officials Over False Statements in NY Suit Challenging Exclusion From Travel ProgramsGovernment lawyers, however, said that the Department of Homeland Security acknowledged last week that several other jurisdictions besides New York had also placed similar restrictions on information-sharing with the federal government.
By Ryan Tarinelli | Tom McParland
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July 24, 2020 | New York Law Journal
NY Legislature Approves Measure to Trim Sweeping Grant of Liability Immunity for Nursing Homes, HospitalsGov. Andrew Cuomo has said he could "see the rationale" in excluding lawsuit protections for cases not related to the coronavirus.
By Ryan Tarinelli
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July 23, 2020 | New York Law Journal
New York Legislature OKs Automatic Voter RegistrationThe legislation, which still must be approved by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, would register people to vote when they have contact with various government agencies.
By Ryan Tarinelli
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July 22, 2020 | New York Law Journal
New York Bill Would Narrow Legal Immunity for Hospitals, Nursing HomesThe liability legislation is among a variety of bills being considered by state lawmakers this week.
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July 21, 2020 | New York Law Journal
Photo of DiFiore Found in Effects of Prime Suspect in Attack at NJ Federal Judge's HomeGov. Andrew Cuomo says he's directed the New York State Police to provide security for the chief judge.
By Ryan Tarinelli
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July 20, 2020 | New York Law Journal
DiFiore Says Courts Have 'Obligation' to Continue In-Person OperationsIn a video speech released on Monday, Chief Judge Janet DiFiore showed no signs of rolling back in-person operations already in place.
By Ryan Tarinelli
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July 20, 2020 | New York Law Journal
NY Lawmakers Consider Bill to Void COVID Employment Liability AgreementsThe measure, sponsored by state Sen. John Liu, was looked at Monday as lawmakers in the Legislature's upper chamber held a series of committee meetings conducted via video feed.
By Ryan Tarinelli
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July 17, 2020 | New York Law Journal
Ex-SDNY Prosecutor Rocah Defeats Incumbent Scarpino in Westchester DA PrimaryRocah declared victory in the primary and issued a statement saying the outcome is a "strong mandate from voters."
By Ryan Tarinelli
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July 16, 2020 | New York Law Journal
Money Flowed Into Campaign Coffers as NY Lawmakers Passed Immunity Protection for Hospitals, Nursing HomesThe immunity law, buried in a state budget bill and passed without fanfare this spring, gave hospitals and nursing homes cover from possible lawsuits tied to the coronavirus crisis.
By Ryan Tarinelli
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