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New York Law Journal

NY Governor to Mull Rollback of Public Notaries' Record-Keeping Requirements

Public notaries saw a steep year-over-year decline as of the latest figures provided by the Department of State to the New York Law Journal on Tuesday.
4 minute read

Daily Business Review

'It's a Game Changer': What DeSantis' New Laws Mean to Law Firms

"We have always been at a disadvantage financially with our staffs, and I'm speaking for every single clerk throughout the state," said a South Florida court clerk about one new law's impact.
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

Legislation to Expand on NY Courts' Piecemeal e-Filing Program Headed to Gov.

The bill points out that e-filing isn't mandatory in certain major classes of civil cases in state Supreme Court, such as matrimonial and Article 78 cases against state agencies and government.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

Cameras in New York State Courtrooms: A Short Update

On balance, we believe that New York should join the majority of jurisdictions that permit cameras in the courtroom. In our opinion, the factors favoring legislative change are overwhelming.
7 minute read

New York Law Journal

Bill to Lift Constitutional Cap on Trial Court Judges Clears Hurdle

November 2025 would be the earliest that the No Cap Act could become law. Lawmakers were wrapping up the session, returning to Albany in January.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

NY Litigators Debate New Version of Grieving Families Act En Route to Gov. for Third Year

The revised bill brings acknowledgement to the value of the death of a child or older family members, such as a grandparent. It also accounts for domestic partners.
5 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Gov. Murphy Signs Controversial OPRA Changes Into Law: I Take 'Corruption and Trust in Our Democracy Extremely Seriously'

"Perhaps the most troubling concern that I have heard is that signing this bill will both enable corruption and erode trust in our democracy," Gov. Phil Murphy said in a statement. "I understand we are living in a moment where our democracy feels more fragile than ever, with a former president who has been indicted for inciting an insurrection during his final days in office inexplicably within striking distance of the White House once again."
4 minute read

Litigation Daily

'For Love & Life': Touching Base with Skadden Associate and ALS Advocate Brian Wallach

The work that Wallach and his wife Sandra Abrevaya have done establishing the I AM ALS foundation since his 2017 diagnosis is featured in a new documentary recently released on Amazon Prime.
6 minute read

The Recorder

Republican Assemblyman Booted From Judiciary Committee Again

Assemblyman Bill Essayli, R-Corona, has been bounced to and from legislative committees over the last six months amid a flurry of antagonizing social media posts.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

Legislature OKs Bill to Move Judicial Races Downballot in Bid to Foil Voter Apathy

Its Democratic backers predict the bill will promote stronger voter turnout for political races that voters care more about, while Republican opponents painted it as a slight to the judiciary, and a solution in search of a problem.
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