This Week In New York
October 6, 2023
October 6, 2023In the News-New York State Governor Hochul Highlights Plan to Expand New York’s Legal Cannabis Market and Crack Down on Illegal Sales Applications to Legally Grow, Process, Distribute, and Sell Cannabis Are Now Open Governor Kathy Hochul this week announced the largest expansion of New York State’s legal cannabis market to date, with hundreds of licenses being […] Read More
September 29, 2023
September 29, 2023In the News-New York State NY Attorney General Sets Sights on Amazon Leads Multistate Coalition & Joins Feds in Suit Against Amazon for Illegally Maintaining Monopoly Power New York Attorney General Letitia James, leading a bipartisan multistate coalition of 17 attorneys general, joined the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in suing Amazon, alleging that the online retail […] Read More
September 22, 2023
September 22, 2023In the News-New York State Governor Hochul Signs Voting Rights Legislation as Court Challengers Prepare Lawsuit Governor Kathy Hochul on Wednesday signed a legislative package to strengthen democracy and protect voting rights in New York State, while State Republicans and Conservatives countered with a lawsuit against one of the measures which would establish early voting […] Read More
September 15, 2023
September 15, 2023In the News-New York City Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Support 9/11 Victims, First Responders, and Their Families Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation in New York City this week to provide support to 9/11 victims, survivors, and their loved ones by helping to remove barriers and delays from Victim Compensation Fund and workers’ compensation claims. […] Read More
September 8, 2023
September 8, 2023In the News-New York State Governor Hochul Signs Worker Protection Legislation Governor Kathy Hochul this week signed a three-bill package to support, protect, and expand benefits for New York workers. The first bill seeks stronger penalties against employers who steal wages from workers. The second bill prohibits employers from disciplining employees who opt not to […] Read More