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Schumer: Patient services in jeopardy if funding programs for rural hospitals end
Rural hospitals will lose millions of dollars in critical federal funding and residents will be at risk for reduced medical services if two government programs are allowed to expire, Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer is warning.
Consumer alert issued for pricing of at-home COVID-19 testing products
New York Attorney General Letitia James issued a consumer alert Tuesday to New Yorkers concerning potential price gouging of over-the-counter COVID-19 testing products for at-home use, as well as other in-demand essential […]
NY’s paid family leave to include care for siblings starting in 2023
New York's paid family leave will be extended to include care for siblings starting in 2023, but other provisions of the law are essentially unchanged.
Many employers caught between the vaccine and a hard place
Vaccine mandates are becoming more popular among large corporations and small businesses alike. But one in five Americans remain vaccine-resistant. What is an employer to do? Luke Wright, a partner […]
Cuomo exit isn’t stopping push for accountability on nursing home deaths
Sexual harassment allegations cost New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo his job. Now, many want to see him answer for his handling of outbreaks in nursing homes.
Irondequoit man with COVID-19 seeks court order for medication
An Irondequoit man hospitalized with COVID-19 is seeking a court order that would require doctors at Unity Hospital to administer medication outside of normal treatment protocol for the virus. Michael […]
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New York to require state employees to get vaccines, or get tested
New York will require state employees to get vaccinated against the coronavirus by Labor Day or undergo weekly tests for COVID-19, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said.
New York to receive $1.1 billion in opioid epidemic settlement
Three of the nation’s largest drug distributors have agreed to pay up to $1.1 billion to New York state to combat the ongoing opioid epidemic.
Lawmakers urge NY to lift limits on nursing home visits
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Lawmakers are demanding that Gov. Andrew Cuomo lift remaining restrictions for visits at nursing homes, according to a letter two dozen Democratic lawmakers sent to the […]
New York AG report details patient neglect, other conduct during pandemic
A new report from New York Attorney General Letitia James on COVID-19 deaths in nursing homes has community members and organizations statewide calling for answers and looking for solutions. Thursday’s […]
State proposes changes to program for those with developmental disabilities
The New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is proposing amendments to the Home and Community Based Services Waiver that could affect reimbursements, among other things. The […]
Case Digests
- Second Circuit – Appellate counsel: United States v. Samuels
- Fourth Department – Pre-answer motion to dismiss: Villalba v. City of Auburn, et al.
- Court of Appeals – Office of Children and Family Services: Lawyers for Children, et al. v. NYS Office of Children and Family Services, et a.
- Fourth Department – Assault: People v. Talley
- Court of Appeals – Family Court Act: Abdoch v. Abdoch
- Second Circuit – Medicaid: Bellin v. McDonald
- Fourth Department – Family Court: Sprague v. Younes
- Second Circuit – False Claims Act: United States of America v. Amazon.com Inc.
- Fourth Department – Notice of claim: Jarrod W.S. v. Jordan-Elbridge CSD, et al.
- Western District Case Notes
- Second Circuit – Distribution of a controlled substance: United States v. Parasmo
Law News
- Convictions reversed over illegal NY State Police search
- NY judge rejects motion to collect on Iowa court judgment
- Bronx prosecutor misses filing deadline by 12 seconds
- Second-degree murder count reversed, leaving first-degree conviction
- Court of Appeals ends foster care program
- Experts highlight tax and regulatory changes
- NY appeals court reinstates robbery indictment
- Court of Appeals affirms convictions despite tainted transcript
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