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New York Law Journal

NY Judges Group Backs New Formula That Would Increase Judicial Seats

Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, D-Bronx, introduced the bill, which would reduce the ratio to one judge per population of 40,000.
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New York Law Journal

Judges' Association President Stresses Complexity of Lifting Cap on NY Bench Seats

Judge Verna Saunders, president of the Association of Justices of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, told the Law Journal the proposal raises a number of concerns about potentially upending separation of powers, since lawmakers would be able to increase or decrease the number of judges in the state's 13 judicial districts.
5 minute read

The Recorder

State Bar Leaders Endorse $150 Lawyer Licensing Fee Increase for 2025

The state bar's board of trustees will also pursue a possible licensing-fee restructuring that would determine how much lawyers pay annually based on their income, job description or years of practice.
3 minute read

The Recorder

As Anti-PAGA Initiative Looms, New Legislation Would Expand Labor Law's Remedies

Assembly Judiciary Committee Chair Ash Kalra said he wants to add injunctive relief to a judge's "toolbox" in PAGA cases.
2 minute read

Law.com

Va. Lawmakers Strengthen Banking Safeguards to Protect Seniors From Financial Exploitation

The bill specifies that no financial institution staff member who receives the training will be liable in any civil or administrative proceeding for disclosing the suspected financial exploitation of an elderly or vulnerable adult if disclosure was made in good faith and with reasonable care.
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

The Future of Pay Frequency Litigation in NY: A 'Grant' to Employers?

Since the authors' previous New York Law Journal article, there has been a significant change in the legal landscape in the area of pay frequency. The change has the potential to stem the tide of pay frequency litigation.
9 minute read

Law.com

National Association of Attorneys Generals Calls on Congress to Reform Pharmacy Benefit Managers Practices

"With stronger federal law, state and federal regulators can work together to better meet their shared responsibility to hold PBMs accountable and improve the country's health care system overall," the coalition said.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

Attorney Named to New York Reparations Study Group

Lurie Daniel Favors, executive director at the Center for Law and Social Justice at Medgar Evers College in Brooklyn, was appointed to the New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies, which drew controversy as lawmakers considered creation of the body in 2023.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

Beauty in Health Equity and Opportunity:  New York's New Requirements for Cosmetology Schools and Stylists

The New York Legislature recently enacted the CROWN Act, which prohibits race-based hair discrimination in employment and educational opportunities. Following this, Governor Kathy Hochul also signed the Health Equity and Opportunity legislative package. This article discusses why this legislation is important for greater health equity and the specific actions schools, stylists, and insurers can take to remain in compliance.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

NY Gov. Approves Bill Directing Redistricting Suits to NY's Major Metropolitan Courts

Bill sponsors say the measure is aimed at preventing forum-shopping and to designate those courts as experts in redistricting matters.
5 minute read

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