New York

Located in the Northeastern portion of the United States, and in the Second Federal Circuit, New York is a state that often sets precedent across the country with its court decisions as well as its legislation and regulations. It is the fourth most populous state in the United States and was one of the 13 original colonies. It was admitted as the eleventh state to the union on July 26, 1788. With 29 votes in the Electoral College, the state is highly prominent and influential in national elections.

 

New York City is home to nearly 40% of the state’s residents and is the most populous city in the US. The city is a premier gateway for legal immigration into the US; NYC is also home to the United Nations Headquarters. It has often been referred to as the media, financial, and cultural capital of the world, and the world’s most economically-powerful city.

 

Bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania, New York has a very diverse population. The state shares a maritime border with Connecticut and Rhode Island, and an international border with Canada. New York’s education system is comprised of over 200 public colleges and universities, including Columbia University, Cornell, New York University, and Rockefeller University; all which have been ranked in the top 35 universities in the world.

 

New York is known worldwide as a cultural center, and for many dangerous incidents which have occurred throughout its history. From the World Trade Center (911 attacks) on September 11, 2001, where two planes were hijacked and flew into the Twin Towers, to the devastation from Hurricane Sandy in 2012, several natural disasters, and terrorist attacks have been plotted in the State, namely its most prominent city, New York City. Heightened security and police forces are often present, especially during major events in the state.

New York State Government consists of a judicial, an executive and a legislative branch mirroring the federal government. New York has had four constitutions since the original colonial charter was replaced in 1777.  The most recent was in 1894; however, there was a constitutional convention as recently as 1967, however, those provisions and amendments were not adopted by the New York electorate.

 

The Executive branch consists of the elected positions of Governor, Lieutenant Governor,  Attorney General and Comptroller, with over 100 state agencies and 20 departments.  Regulations are compiled in the New York Codes, Rules and Regulations and published by the New York Department of State.  The Legislative branch of New York includes the New York State Senate and the New York General Assembly, with powers and procedures again mirroring the federal government.

 

The New York Unified Court System is overseen by the Chief Judge of the State of New York in concert with the Chief Administrative judge and the Office of Court Administration with other New York agencies playing a smaller role.

 

The New York State Supreme Court has general jurisdiction in civil cases across New York and criminal cases in New York City.  The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court hears appeals, and the Court of Appeals, that sits in Albany is the highest court in the state.  Individual county courts hear felony criminal cases, and New York Civil Court and New York Criminal Court hear cases around the state. 

The National Law Review covers news, legislation, and litigation from New York. From state regulations on data protection and cybersecurity, same-sex marriage, to employment law, disputes within the workplace and FMLA legislation, are a few of the stories readers will find on the site. Agency news from the NLRB, litigation dealing with social media/online media, budget bills, and the NYSE/world markets, are among the many topics visitors will find on the National Law Review.

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New York State Enacts Changes to Employment-Related Confidentiality Provisions Mintz
Dec
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2023
2023 New York Employment Law Roundup Mintz
Dec
14
2023
New York State Enacts Payment Law for Independent Contractors Polsinelli PC
Dec
14
2023
End of Year Consideration: Withholding Requirements Under New Jersey’s New Convenience of the Employer Rule Hunton Andrews Kurth
Dec
14
2023
New York State Minimum Wage Increase Effective Jan. 1, 2024 Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Dec
13
2023
New York State’s Clean Slate Act to Take Effect on November 16, 2024: 5 Things for Employers to Know Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Dec
13
2023
New York City Bans Employers from Creating Height and Weight Requirements Vedder Price
Dec
13
2023
Snowed In: Everything You Need To Know About Snow Removal in NYC Norris McLaughlin P.A.
Dec
13
2023
E-bikes: Safety Standards for New York City Apartments Norris McLaughlin P.A.
Dec
12
2023
Will Governor Hochul Outright Ban Noncompetes in New York? Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP
Dec
12
2023
Failure to Comply with Discovery Obligations Can Lead to ‘Case-Killing’ Sanctions Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Dec
11
2023
New York Governor Supports Changes to Non-Compete Legislation Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Dec
11
2023
New York Further Limits Scope of Non-Disclosure Agreements in Employment Discrimination Cases Katz Banks Kumin LLP
Dec
11
2023
State and Local Hourly Minimum Wage Rate Increases are “Coming to Town” on January 1, 2024 Polsinelli PC
Dec
9
2023
New York Enacts ‘Workers’ Bill of Rights’ Notice and Posting Requirements Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Dec
8
2023
FCC Partners With States to Increase on Privacy and Data Protection Investigations, Signaling Increased Focus on Future Enforcement Mintz
Dec
8
2023
Top 10 ESG Developments for 2023 ArentFox Schiff LLP
Dec
7
2023
NYC’s Zoning for Carbon Neutrality is Here to Stay Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Dec
7
2023
New York Enacts (More) New Restrictions on Settlement Agreements, Extends Statute of Limitations for Employment Claims Hunton Andrews Kurth
Dec
7
2023
“Workers’ Bill of Rights” Notice and Posting Requirement on the Horizon for New York City Employers Proskauer Rose LLP
Dec
7
2023
The BR Privacy & Security Download: December 2023 Blank Rome LLP
Dec
7
2023
NY Prompt Pay Act for Private Construction Caps Retainage at Five Percent Robinson & Cole LLP
Dec
5
2023
Efforts Continue to Legalize Work, Other Pathways for Undocumented Students, Asylum Seekers Jackson Lewis P.C.
Dec
5
2023
New York Expands Restrictions on Nondisclosure Agreements Related to Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation Claims Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Dec
5
2023
No One Can Contest a New York Will If It Includes an In Terrorem Clause. Right? Right?!?!?!!? Blank Rome LLP
Dec
4
2023
New York “Denies Access” to Employers Seeking Login Credentials for Employee’s Social Media Accounts Foley & Lardner LLP
Dec
4
2023
New York Department of Financial Services Reaches $1 Million Dollar Settlement With First American Title Insurance in Data Breach Investigation Hunton Andrews Kurth
Dec
4
2023
New York Non-Compete Update: Governor Will Not Sign Non-Compete Bill Unless Changes Are First Made Mintz
Dec
1
2023
Warning - Transaction Delays Expected. State Notice Requirements Ahead for Health Care M&A! Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Dec
1
2023
New York’s Non-Compete Bill – Gov. Hochul Weighs In Proskauer Rose LLP
Dec
1
2023
Minimal Changes as New York DFS Final Coin Listing Guidance Takes Effect Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Nov
30
2023
New York Governor: “Balance” Is Needed on Noncompete Bill Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Nov
30
2023
New York Aims to Bolster Hospital Cybersecurity with Imminent Release of Proposed Regulations Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Nov
30
2023
New Law in New York State Impacts Settlement Agreements Vedder Price
Nov
29
2023
New York Amends Its Release Agreement Law for the Third Time Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Nov
29
2023
NYDFS Proposes Updated Second Amendment to Its Cybersecurity Regulation Hunton Andrews Kurth
Nov
28
2023
New York State Prepares to Regulate Hospital Cybersecurity Programs Mintz
Nov
28
2023
Reminder for NYC Employers: Prohibition on Discrimination Based on Height and Weight Is Now In Effect Proskauer Rose LLP
Nov
27
2023
New York Governor Signs Clean Slate Law to Seal Older Criminal Convictions Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Nov
23
2023
New York Bars Liquidated Damages for Non-Disclosure Breaches in Workplace Discrimination Settlements Proskauer Rose LLP
Nov
22
2023
Navigating Remote Work: Legal Considerations for Out-of-State Employees Norris McLaughlin P.A.
Nov
21
2023
REMINDER—New York City Height and Weight Discrimination Law Goes Into Effect November 22, 2023 Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
Nov
21
2023
New York Enacts Law Prohibiting Liquidated Damages for Breach of Non-Disclosure Provisions in Settlements of Harassment and Discrimination Claims Proskauer Rose LLP
Nov
21
2023
Necessity Is the Mother of Invention – But New York Law Says Employers Better Not Take the Credit Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Nov
20
2023
Telecom Alert: National Spectrum Strategy; Digital Discrimination Rules; AI Robocalls and Texts NOI; $6 Million Fine Proposed Against Pirate Radio Operators [Vol. XX, Issue 47] Keller and Heckman LLP
Nov
17
2023
New York State Bans Workplace “Captive Audience” Meetings Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
Nov
16
2023
New York Governor Proposes Cybersecurity Regulations for NY Hospitals Robinson & Cole LLP
Nov
16
2023
NY Enhances Financial Cybersecurity Regulations Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
Nov
15
2023
NYC Council Passed Bill to Require Added Sugar Icons for Chain Restaurant Menu Items Keller and Heckman LLP
Nov
13
2023
More Alleged Infringement of Chandelier Designs Come to Light in the Southern District of New York Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
 

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