On November 7, 2021, the Governor signed a Bill known as the “Anthony Amoros’ Law”, that “prohibits used car dealers from selling vehicles at retail without a functioning airbag.”[1]
Continue Reading Airbags Save Lives: Governor Signs Bill Prohibiting Used Car Dealers from Selling Vehicles Without a Functioning Airbag
We are all aware of car and motorcycle enthusiasts who modify their muffler and exhaust systems on their vehicles to obtain better performance or better sounding vehicles (and have heard
Continue Reading Governor Passes Legislation Cracking Down On Noisy And Illegal Exhaust Systems
According to the United States Census Bureau, women make up nearly half of the United States work force.[i] Notwithstanding, as of 2019, women make up only 27% of workers
Continue Reading Highlighting Women’s History Month: Governor Signs Bill Directing Study of Promoting Women In Technology Careers In Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
One of the many unspoken issues facing homeless women is access to feminine hygiene products. Governor Hochul, recognizing this issue, signed legislation on December 22, 2021, amending Social Services Law
Continue Reading Highlighting Women’s History Month: Governor Signs Bill Requiring Feminine Hygiene Products In Homeless Shelters
As we settle into the new “normal”, the body of case law concerning commercial rent defaults during the COVID-19 pandemic continues to grow. This blog discusses just some of those
Continue Reading Can’t Pay Rent Under Your Commercial Lease Because Of COVID-19? New York Courts Don’t Care—Sort Of
As you may know, the use of facial recognition technology has been growing rapidly in a wide variety of public life, such as in retail locations and entertainment venues. Accompanying
Continue Reading Biometric Data Restrictions: New York City Today, New York State Tomorrow?
In my previous blog article, Late and Out of Luck, I recently explained that New York law imposes strict requirements on insurance companies to “timely disclaim” coverage under a
Continue Reading Insurers, Be Clear: Wishy-Washy Reservation of Rights Letters Fail Legal Scrutiny Under New York Law
On December 28, 2020, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law the COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2020 (the “Act”), which, among other things, implements certain
Continue Reading Covid-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2020
On December 15, 2020, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law sweeping changes to New York’s General Obligations Law governing powers of attorney (“POA”). The new law is effective on June
Continue Reading Recent Amendments to New York’s Power of Attorney Law
After about ninety years, New York State has revised its fraudulent conveyance rules. Those who obtain and collect money judgments should be aware of the new, more uniform and clearer
Continue Reading A Guide to New York’s New Uniform Voidable Transactions Act