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NYC startup
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

Proposed Biglaw Merger Will Create New Top 20 Am Law Firm, New Top New York Firm - Above the Law

McDermott Will & Emery and Schulte Roth & Zabel are finalizing a merger that could create a top New York law firm with over $2.8 billion in revenue.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 weeks ago

11 Syracuse high school lacrosse players turn themselves in to police over alleged hazing incident

Under New York state law, more leniency is given in the criminal justice system for those aged 19 and under to be eligible for Youthful Offender Status, which seals their criminal record and gives greater discretion to the punishment they face.
NYC parents
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Dismissed Queens criminal case highlights discovery debate

Queens case underscores issues with NY's evidence-sharing laws and discovery reforms affecting the budget negotiations.
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NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Reproductive rights: Hochul strengthens NY shield law to protect abortion providers from out-of-state prosecution | amNewYork

New York strengthens reproductive rights by enhancing privacy protections for abortion providers and patients, safeguarding them against legal threats from other states.
#voting-rights
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

NYC's law allowing noncitizens to vote is dead as state's highest court shuts it down

The New York Court of Appeals struck down a law allowing noncitizens to vote, emphasizing that voting is restricted to citizens according to the state constitution.
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

New York City Can't Allow Noncitizens to Vote, Top State Court Rules

New York's highest court ruled noncitizen voting unconstitutional, reaffirming that citizenship is a requisite for voting per the State Constitution.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

NYC's law allowing noncitizens to vote is dead as state's highest court shuts it down

The New York Court of Appeals struck down a law allowing noncitizens to vote, emphasizing that voting is restricted to citizens according to the state constitution.
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

New York City Can't Allow Noncitizens to Vote, Top State Court Rules

New York's highest court ruled noncitizen voting unconstitutional, reaffirming that citizenship is a requisite for voting per the State Constitution.
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NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Op-ed: A father's message to Governor Hochul Please support grieving families like mine, in my son's memory | amNewYork

Ethan Falkowitz's family believes the Grieving Families Act is essential for justice after his tragic death caused by a drunk driver.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
3 months ago

Federal Challenge of NY's Green Light Law is About Fear, Not Safety, Advocates Argue

New York's Green Light Law enhances mobility for undocumented residents, providing them safety and access to services, despite recent legal challenges.
fromAxios
4 months ago

Paid prenatal leave, child influencer protections, no taxes on rent: New 2025 laws

Starting in 2025, New York will lead the way in offering paid prenatal leave, granting 20 hours of paid sick time specifically for prenatal care.
Miscellaneous
fromBrooklyn Eagle
7 months ago

Newly-signed law will give patients more access to medicines and information

The new law allows pharmacists to openly share information about reimbursement rates, empowering patients to understand drug pricing better and advocate for fair rates.
Medicine
Privacy professionals
fromNewsmax
8 months ago

New N.Y. State Law Mandates Retail 'Panic Buttons'

New York's Retail Worker Safety Act mandates panic buttons in large retail stores to enhance worker safety amid rising violence.
NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
9 months ago

Landlords Register Tens of Thousands More Rent-Regulated Apartments Under Threat of Fines

The state law has led to a sharp rise in compliance for registering rent-stabilized apartments due to new hefty penalties.
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