New York Law Journal | Commentary
By Kaitlin Puccio | November 15, 2023
The New York Medical Aid in Dying Act would provide terminally ill patients with access to prescription medications they can take to hasten their death. If the law is enacted, New York would join 10 other states and the District of Columbia in making this option available.
By Brian Lee | October 30, 2023
The New York State Judicial Task Force on Mental Illness was originally envisioned by Court of Appeals Associate Judge Anthony Cannataro.
By Brian Lee | October 24, 2023
A 4-3 majority opinion by the New York Court of Appeals, authored by Chief Judge Rowan Wilson, reversed the Appellate Division, First Department's annulment of the regulations in May.
By Trudy Knockless | September 28, 2023
The 56-year-old former legal chief of Koneksa Health accused the CEO of unlawfully firing him and "intentionally and maliciously" underpaying him because of his age.
By Emily Saul | August 30, 2023
State Supreme Court Justice Leonard Steinman on Friday issued $17 million in compensatory damages and $5 million in punitive damages to plaintiff Jane Doe A.R.1., who sued ex-Dr. Stuart Copperman under the CVA.
By Emily Saul | August 10, 2023
In a 3-2 vote, the panel found that an affidavit from an employee with no direct knowledge of the circumstances surrounding an electronic signature was not sufficient to enforce a contract.
By Jane Wester | July 25, 2023
Under the terms of the agreements, which were impacted by case law stemming from the "Bridgegate" affair, the U.S. Attorney will move to dismiss the remaining charges with prejudice presuming the three men follow the law and stay in touch with U.S. Pretrial Services for the next three months.
By Brian Lee | June 28, 2023
This is the fourth lawsuit that Attorney General Letitia James has filed against nursing home owners and operators in New York in the past year.
By Brian Lee | June 9, 2023
Consistent with previous "Big Three" opioid distributor agreements, the settlements require 85% of the funds be allocated to programs that address the ongoing opioid crisis through treatment, education and prevention efforts.
By Brian Lee | May 11, 2023
"It's not a blue or red issue. It's driven by a personal experience," said one opponent of the measure.
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