By Suzette Parmley | March 24, 2019
“Legislators are finally understanding that the playing field has to be leveled," said plaintiff attorney Gregory Gianforcaro of Phillipsburg, who by his own count has settled more than 200 cases of childhood sexual abuse by clerics within the Catholic Church.
By David Gialanella | Suzette Parmley | March 22, 2019
A vote is scheduled for Monday, but passage of marijuana legalization is no sure thing.Proponents, such as Gov. Phil Murphy, have touted the legislation's…
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Ilann M. Maazel | March 22, 2019
The New York State Legislature recently passed a well-publicized law extending the statute of limitations for certain abuse victims: the Child Victims Act. In his Civil Rights Litigation column, Ilann M. Maazel reviews that act, and more generally, how long victims of sexual abuse, misconduct, and discrimination have to bring claims under New York and federal law.
By Dan M. Clark | March 22, 2019
That section of state law, which has been long-lambasted by defense attorneys and criminal justice advocates, shields the personnel records of police officers, firefighters and correction officers from public view.
By Zach Schlein | March 22, 2019
If signed into law, HB 337 would take effect in July 2021. The bill is sponsored by Florida Rep. Tom Leek of Ormond Beach and contains a provision allowing defendants to challenge the amount of damages sought by plaintiffs in a lawsuit. Plaintiffs would have to provide evidence early in the litigation showing they are likely to recover the sum sought, or risk having their cases dismissed.
By Suzette Parmley | March 21, 2019
The appellate court reversed and remanded a decision to dismiss a complaint by plaintiff Securus Technologies Inc. against the state over what it perceived as unfair restrictions on its ability to compete for inmate call services contracts at two New Jersey facilities.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Carlos J. Cuevas | March 21, 2019
Carlos Cuevas offers his opinion that the Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico, which was created under the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management and Economic Stability Act, has failed in its mission for not taking a holistic approach to addressing the two crises that face Puerto Rico: Puerto Rico's debt and the devastation of Hurricane Maria.
By Dan M. Clark | March 21, 2019
A watchdog state authority in New York that oversees the activities of local economic and industrial agencies secured a victory before the state's highest court Thursday that reaffirmed its investigatory and enforcement power over publicly formed corporations.
By Matthew Arrojas | March 21, 2019
Proposed legislation offers amnesty to the first person who makes a 911 call in a hazing emergency, meaning he or she can't be prosecuted for hazing.
By Dan M. Clark | March 20, 2019
A gun dealer from Ohio should face litigation from a Buffalo man shot by one of his guns because he knew the firearm could be trafficked into New York for resale, attorneys for the victim argued before the state Court of Appeals on Wednesday.
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