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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A Streamlined Process: Expedited Temporary Outdoor Dining Permits For NYC Restaurants Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
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15
2020
Street Art Sent to Space & Other Headlines Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP
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12
2020
New York Compounding Pharmacy Settles Fraudulent Billing and Kickback Allegations in Whistleblower Lawsuit Tycko & Zavareei LLP
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12
2020
New York and New Jersey Issue Reopening Plans for Essential and Nonessential Businesses Vedder Price
Jun
11
2020
COVID-19: US State Policy Report – June 11, 2020 Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
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11
2020
Rethinking Sanitation: NYC Proposes Rule Affecting Large Residential Buildings Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP
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11
2020
COVID-19: US State Policy Report – June 10, 2020 Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
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10
2020
COVID-19 & Apartment Buildings – Should I Take the Elevator or the Stairs? Console and Associates, P.C.
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2020
Phase 1 Construction Guidelines: Guidance for Real Estate Developers in New York City Mintz
Jun
9
2020
IRS Issues Final Regulations on Nonprofit Donor Disclosure Requirements Proskauer Rose LLP
Jun
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2020
COVID-19: US State Policy Report – June 8, 2020 Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
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2020
COVID Recovery In The Courts: What To Expect As Courts Adapt To The New Normal McDermott Will & Emery
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2020
Motion to Dismiss Denied: Plaintiff’s Prerecorded Message Allegations Adequately Assert ATDS Violation Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
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2020
Waters of the United States Litigation: Practical Considerations for the Regulated Community Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Jun
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2020
New York Forward Phase 2: Guidance for Commercial Landlords and Office Tenants in New York City Mintz
Jun
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2020
New York Estate Tax and Its Dreaded “Cliff” Wiggin and Dana LLP
Jun
5
2020
Cash or Credit? State and City Bans on Cashless Retailers Are on the Rise Hunton Andrews Kurth
Jun
5
2020
Getting Back to Business: Are You Ready to Reopen in the New Normal? Sills Cummis & Gross P.C.
Jun
5
2020
COVID-19: US State Policy Report – June 3, 2020 Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Jun
3
2020
OSHA’s COVID-19 Guidelines for the Construction Industry are Generally Consistent with New York State’s and New York City’s Existing Guidelines Robinson & Cole LLP
Jun
3
2020
New York Empire State Development Issues Guidance for Construction Staging Activities Robinson & Cole LLP
Jun
3
2020
Pandemic Furloughs in Place? Time to Assess Your WARN Obligations Faegre Drinker
Jun
2
2020
New York Imposes New COVID-19 Standards on Dental Practices for Reopening Jackson Lewis P.C.
Jun
1
2020
New York Finally Passes Legislation Regulating the Use of E-Bicycles and E-Scooters Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP
Jun
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2020
New York State Releases Reopening Guidance for Phase 2 Businesses Mintz
May
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2020
NYC Law Renders Some Commercial Lease Guarantees Unenforceable Katten
May
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2020
New York Appellate Court Holds Bankruptcy Exception to Insured vs. Insured Exclusion Restores Directors and Officers Insurance Coverage Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
May
26
2020
Legislation Enabling Policyholders to Obtain Insurance Coverage for Coronavirus Claims is Constitutional Part 1 Gilbert LLP
May
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2020
UPDATED: New York State Stays Evictions and Foreclosures Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic Mintz
May
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2020
New York’s Multi-Faceted Approach to Reopening “Non-Essential” Construction Robinson & Cole LLP
May
22
2020
Court Awards Prejudgment Interest For Time Before And After Arbitration Award Hunton Andrews Kurth
May
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2020
The “Zoning Lot Development Agreement”: A New York Concept Long Overdue In New Jersey K&L Gates
May
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2020
COVID-19 and New York: Refresher on Article 23-A and Equal Opportunities for Newly Released Offenders Jackson Lewis P.C.
May
19
2020
New Voting Leave Laws in New York State and Washington D.C. Proskauer Rose LLP
May
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2020
New York Federal Court Compels Arbitration in Life Reinsurance Dispute Over Trust Assets Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
May
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2020
New York Governor Sets Agenda for Safety in New York’s Nursing Homes Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP
May
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2020
NYDFS Cybersecurity Certification Deadline Extended to June 1, 2020 Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
May
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2020
COVID-19: Update – What You Need to Know As New Jersey and New York Construction Projects Begin to Reopen K&L Gates
May
15
2020
New York DOH Issues Business Reopening Safety Plan Greenberg Traurig, LLP
May
15
2020
Deposition Distancing? As Courts Urge Litigants to Continue Discovery with Remote Depositions, Litigants Must Consider Whether, and When, to Fight Them Faegre Drinker
May
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2020
New York and New Jersey Require COVID-19 Staff Testing at Long-Term Care Facilities Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
May
15
2020
What to Make of the Early COVID-19 Insurance Coverage Court Rulings Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
May
14
2020
New York State Issues Guidance for Re-Opening of Businesses Proskauer Rose LLP
May
14
2020
Lessons Learned from Class Actions Against Companies that Sell Memberships and Annual Passes Polsinelli PC
May
14
2020
The Evolution of COVID-19 Related Cyber Threats Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
May
14
2020
IBK Settlements with US Authorities Regarding BSA/AML Violations Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
May
13
2020
New York State Nursing Home, Adult Care Facility Staff Testing, Certification of COVID-19 Compliance Jackson Lewis P.C.
May
13
2020
COVID-19 Update: Governor Cuomo Extends Eviction and Foreclosure Moratorium and Allows Tenants to Apply Security Deposits to the Payment of Rent Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
May
13
2020
TALF 2.0 FAQs Released: More Questions Raised K&L Gates
May
12
2020
New York Employers: Engage in the Interactive Process Before Disciplining Medical Marijuana Users Epstein Becker & Green, P.C.
 

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