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Dan M. Clark

Dan M. Clark

Dan M. Clark is the Albany reporter for the New York Law Journal. He covers the state Court of Appeals, the state legislature, state regulators, and more. Email Dan anytime at [email protected].

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December 09, 2019 | New York Law Journal

NY's Law School Deans Ask Court Officials to Remove Mental Health Question for Attorney Applicants

In a brief letter sent to state court officials, 14 deans of the 15 law schools in New York state said the inquiry should be stripped from the state's application.

By Dan M. Clark

6 minute read

December 09, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Westchester Town Justice Stripped of Duties After His Tax Evasion Guilty Plea

Seedorf was accused by federal prosecutors of evading payment of more than $160,000 in federal income tax over the last decade and hiding proceeds from a legal settlement.

By Dan M. Clark

5 minute read

December 09, 2019 | New York Law Journal

No Plans to Delay, Change NY's New Criminal Justice Laws, Senate Leader Says

Prosecutors in New York have pushed back on the new laws since they were approved by the Legislature in late March. They've said their offices will need more funding to comply with the reforms, particularly when it comes to discovery.

By Dan M. Clark

6 minute read

December 06, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Albany Judge Rejects Challenge to NY Law Ending Religious Exemption for Vaccines

It's the latest development in the legal challenge brought earlier this year against the law, which was approved by the Legislature in June in response to an outbreak of the measles in Rockland County and areas of New York City.

By Dan M. Clark

7 minute read

December 06, 2019 | New York Law Journal

NY State Court Officials Request $46 Million Budget Increase From Cuomo, Legislature

The request is largely in line with what they've asked for in recent years from Cuomo and the Legislature, including last year when they sought — and were granted — a 2% bump. But the state's fiscal health has since changed.

By Dan M. Clark

7 minute read

December 05, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Private Equity Fund Manager Accused of Defrauding Investors by NY Attorney General's Office

Allen was sued by the Attorney General's Office under the state's Martin Act, a section of law that affords the office sweeping authority to handle matters of securities fraud.

By Dan M. Clark

4 minute read

December 05, 2019 | New York Law Journal

'Legally Suspect': Trump Administration Hits NY Law Granting Undocumented Immigrants Licenses

"The United States notes that there is a significant question whether the act conflicts with federal law," the filing said.

By Dan M. Clark

6 minute read

December 05, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Advocates of New NY Criminal Justice Laws Push Back on Prosecutors' Objections

Nicole Triplett, an attorney with the New York Civil Liberties Union, said the cost argument, in her view, has been used by prosecutors to shield their outright opposition to the changes.

By Dan M. Clark

8 minute read

December 04, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Constitutional Challenge to NY Prosecutorial Watchdog Panel Questioned in Albany Court

"Prosecutors shouldn't have to risk their careers in order to challenge an unconstitutional statute," Gardener said.

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6 minute read

December 04, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Assembly Speaker Says There's No Appetite to Delay NY Criminal Justice Laws Amid Cost Concerns

Heastie was responding to a question from the Law Journal about efforts from prosecutors and members of law enforcement to convince the Legislature they aren't ready to implement the new laws on their scheduled start date of Jan. 1.

By Dan M. Clark

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