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New York Law Journal

The Case for Moving NYC Elections to Even-Numbered Years

Consolidating city elections with races for president or governor is the easiest way to increase the number of New Yorkers voting in races for key city offices. Not only will this dramatically boost voter turnout, it will lead to a more diverse, inclusive electorate.
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

Giving a Stronger Voice to Smaller Donors

New York's Public Campaign Finance Program, which boosts the value of constituents' small campaign donations with government funding, is in effect for the first time for the 2024 state legislative elections. This is an investment in civic participation at a time when American democracy really needs it.
6 minute read

The Recorder

Lawmakers Reject State Bar's Request for $125 Licensing Fee Hike

Members of the Assembly Judiciary Committee criticized state bar leaders' decision to give hefty pay raises to employees last year without seeking legislative approval, and money, first.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

New Lawsuit Questions NY Pot Regulators' Sincerity in Prioritizing Women Applicants

A state lawsuit filed on Tuesday by Westchester County attorney Bernard Kleinman, on behalf of woman-owned Tree Hills Innovation, alleges the state is only paying "lip service" about the importance of women-led businesses's entry to the market.
3 minute read

The Recorder

Lawyers, State Court Judges Reach Compromise on Summary Judgment Legislation

A new bill would extend filing deadlines for summary judgment motions while limiting what evidence can be introduced in reply briefs.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

Albany Appeals Court Hears Arguments Over NY's Vote-by-Mail Law

The change deleted a provision that had been interpreted for more than 100 years as requiring in-person voting.
3 minute read

The Recorder

Polarizing Assemblymember Returned to Judiciary Committee

Corona Republican Bill Essayli had his committee assignments changed for the second time in four months after sparring, again, with his legislative colleagues.
2 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Remand To State Court Granted by Connecticut Judge in Wrongful-Death Suit Stemming From 2021 Colorado Mass Shooting

"We are pleased this case will be sent back to the state court where it belongs," plaintiffs counsel said. "We look forward to proving our case that Ruger's illegal marketing and sale of a short-barreled rifle made the King Soopers shooting possible."
4 minute read

The Recorder

Bill Requiring Lawyers to Track AI Use Shelved for the Year

AB 2811 is one of dozens of bills California lawmakers introduced this year to regulate the development and use of generative artificial intelligence.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

Ex-White House Attorney Challenging NY's Early Voting Law

Republicans are arguing that the law's enactment through the Legislature, rather than constitutional amendment, was improper.
3 minute read

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