Cannabis regulator gets acting leader
Felicia Reid has taken the helm - at least temporarily - at the embattled state Office of Cannabis Management.
Child Victims Act cases face unanticipated legal burden
Attorney Ari Taub explains how state law is undermining CVA lawsuits brought against state government entities.
Holding government accountable through the courts
Legislation would ensure that New Yorkers can bring class action lawsuits against government entities in the Empire State.
Empowering New Yorkers to hold polluters accountable
Sen. Zellnor Myrie explains his proposal to give New Yorkers legal standing to bring lawsuits against major polluters.
State regulators revisit nursing home staffing rules
Crain's New York health care reporter Maya Kaufman provides an update on a 2021 nursing home staffing law.
Gun industry fights state law expanding their legal liability
Gun manufacturers and retailers filed a federal challenge to a state law opening them up to "public nuisance" lawsuits.
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Free speech advocates cheer legislation targeting legal bullies
Jul 28, 2020 - Last week, the Legislature passed legislation that would end SLAPP lawsuits in the Empire State. Justin Harrison, Policy Council at the New York Civil Liberties Union, explained what these lawsuits are and their impact