By the narrowest of margins, the New York Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (“COELIG”) fended off a separation of powers challenge brought by former Governor Andrew Cuomo. The Court of Appeals, in a 4-3 decision...more
New York’s Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government will retain its enforcement power the Court of Appeals has ruled, dealing a blow to former Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s attempt to strip the state ethics board of its power...more
On August 18, 2023, a New York Supreme Court judge has enjoined New York cannabis regulators from further processing, approving, or investigating any new or pending applications for a state conditional adult-use retail...more
On Monday, December 20, 2021, for the second time in three years, the Washington State Legislature sued Governor Inslee over his line-item vetoes related to climate change policy. ...more
The Florida Legislature has clearly staked out its role in legislating firearms regulations. It remains the sole authority to implement laws regarding firearms regulations, and Florida’s courts have consistently prevented...more
Welcome to Consumer Law Hinsights?a monthly compilation of nationwide consumer protection cases of interest to financial services and accounts receivable management companies. This edition highlights our interactive COVID-19...more
As states begin to work together to reopen the economy, companies in all industries will soon have to wrestle with a new wave of federal, state, and local orders. These orders may conflict at times, vary in application, or...more
On June 21, 2018, in deciding a motion to dismiss a complaint brought the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”)and the State of New York, Judge Loretta Preska of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of...more