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By Alan Feigenbaum | May 1, 2024
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.
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By Frederick P. Schaffer | May 1, 2024
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.
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By Joanna Zdanys and Marina Pino | May 1, 2024
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.
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By Cheryl Miller | April 30, 2024
Members of the Assembly Judiciary Committee criticized state bar leaders' decision to give hefty pay raises to employees last year without seeking legislative approval, and money, first.
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By Brian Lee | April 30, 2024
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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By Cheryl Miller | April 29, 2024
A new bill would extend filing deadlines for summary judgment motions while limiting what evidence can be introduced in reply briefs.
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By Brian Lee | April 29, 2024
The change deleted a provision that had been interpreted for more than 100 years as requiring in-person voting.
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By Cheryl Miller | April 26, 2024
Corona Republican Bill Essayli had his committee assignments changed for the second time in four months after sparring, again, with his legislative colleagues.
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By Mason Lawlor | April 26, 2024
"We are pleased this case will be sent back to the state court where it belongs," plaintiffs counsel said. "We look forward to proving our case that Ruger's illegal marketing and sale of a short-barreled rifle made the King Soopers shooting possible."
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By Cheryl Miller | April 26, 2024
AB 2811 is one of dozens of bills California lawmakers introduced this year to regulate the development and use of generative artificial intelligence.
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