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Chamber urges Congress to block NY's scaffolding law
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is urging Congress to back a plan that would block New York's "scaffolding" law, saying it's ...
‘Lawsuit Inferno’ Predicted If Three New York Bills Are Signed Into Law, Tort Reform Group Says
Grieving Families Act, consent to jurisdiction on matters arising outside of New York, and the ability to recover awards from ...
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Cannabis law change could impact some Capital Region dispensaries
The New York State Office of Cannabis Management is announcing a change that could result in the shutdown of hundreds of dispensaries across New York state.
New York State COVID-19 paid sick leave law to end July 31
Employees who are unable to work due to COVID-19 are still entitled to sick leave under other state-mandated laws.
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New York prenatal leave law raises employer questions
New York’s new prenatal leave law takes effect in 2025, and Long Island attorneys are guiding employers through compliance ...
Judge skewers Hochul administration over New York’s climate law delays
A judge indicated Friday that he will likely rule that New York is breaking its climate law. Ulster County Supreme Court ...
New York May Change Law on Liquor Purchases
New Yorkers may be able to buy locally produced bottles of alcohol to take home from certain restaurants, a state senator hopes.
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Landmark Changes May Be Coming: State Senate Passes Bill Overhauling ...
In January, the State Senate introduced the Twenty-First Century Anti-Trust Act (SB 335), an amendment to New York’s General Business Law, which focuses on two areas of reform: (i) modernized ...