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State makes emergency change in siting regulations for wind power projects
The New York state Department of Public Service last week revised its definition of “revision,” making it possible for a company building a wind turbine to modify its approved plans […]
New York called to include menthol in flavored tobacco ban
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York lawmakers could ban flavored tobacco products amid growing concern over the tobacco and vaping industry’s use of flavorings to attract young people and African […]
Proposed liquor law change would enable movie theaters to sell craft beer
Two companies with movie theaters in Brooklyn and Yonkers offer full meals — with alcohol — for customers to consume while they watch their movies. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, a chain […]
Census: NY lost more population than any other state
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York state‘s population declined more than any other state in a recent 12-month period. New numbers released by the U.S. Census Bureau this week show […]
NY ranks 2nd worst in business tax climate but improving
ALBANY — New York still ranks second worst among states’ business tax climates by the Tax Foundation. The group says New Jersey retains its longstanding position for the least competitive […]
New payroll card rules take effect
New York officials say new regulations require payroll card companies to eliminate fees for account maintenance, overdrafts, checking on balances and inactivity. The regulations, first proposed last year, also require […]
New York to require meningitis vaccine for 7th, 12th graders
ALBANY — As of Thursday all students entering the 7th or 12th grades in New York state will be required to be vaccinated against meningitis. Twenty seven states already require […]
NY imposes special Halloween rules on paroled sex offenders
ALBANY — New York state is taking steps to ensure paroled sex offenders don’t take advantage of Halloween to commit another crime. The state said Friday that it is imposing […]
Training for doctors who OK pot
ALBANY — New York state will require physicians to complete an educational course before they can authorize medical marijuana for patients — a condition generally not applied to new drugs […]
NY gets 91 cents from DC for $1 sent
ALBANY — New York’s comptroller says the state receives about 91 cents in federal spending for every dollar its taxpayers send to Washington. Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli says that compares to […]
Appeals court: New York can ban credit card surcharges
It is constitutional for New York state to ban merchants from passing along credit card transaction fees to their customers, a federal appeals court ruled Tuesday. The 2nd U.S. Circuit […]
Survey: NY earns D grade for small business friendliness
The Empire State is one of the more difficult states to establish a small business, according to an annual survey published this week. New York scored an D grade for […]
Case Digests
- 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
- Fourth Department – Default: April I.O. v. Taylor, et al.
- Fourth Department – Murder: People v. McCullough
- Fourth Department – Termination of trust: HSBC Bank USA, N.A. Trustee v. Campbell
- Fourth Department – Expert testimony: People v. Douse
- Second Circuit – Unlawful seizure: K.W. v. City of New York
- Second Circuit – Second Amendment: Christian v. James
Law News
- 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
- Phillips Lytle names new Rochester office leader
- Court annuls New York State’s wetland regulations for failure to comply with SEQRA
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