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Bill Would Prevent NY Lawmakers From Dipping Into Lawyers' Escrow Fund
Its enactment, advocates say, would prevent the governor and legislature from rerouting money from the IOLA fund in future state budgets.
Adultery, Fault Divorce, and Morals: A Complex Cocktail
If fault divorce in New York is hardly ever deployed, does any of this really matter? Yes, it does. First, as divorce lawyers, we should not applaud a system that allows for even the remote possibility of a fault-based divorce claim being used as a weapon that can, in turn, wreak havoc on a family, not to mention unnecessarily escalate legal fees.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
Legal Community Divided on NY Lawmakers' 'Landmark' Housing Deal
One lawyer said of lawmakers including new standards to combat discrimination in the provision of insurance to affordable housing that it's "an extremely important statement for the state of New York to be making, that we're not going to tolerate this, and I believe that we're the first in the nation to take action like that. It's 100% a national issue; not a New York State-specific issue."IOLA Exec: Hochul Set to Divert $55M From Fund, in Latest Twist in Legal Services Row
Hochul had previously abandoned a plan that would have taken millions more from the interest on lawyer accounts fund.
Legal Advocates Urge End to Lifetime Ban on Felons Serving Jury Duty
Backers of the Jury of Our Peers Act, S206A/A1432A, said enactment of the bill would align with New York lawmakers' restoration of voting rights to persons convicted of felonies, on their release from incarceration, in 2021.TRENDING STORIES
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