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State and Local Government Separation of Powers

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New York’s Highest Court Rules State Ethics and Lobbying Regulator Passes Constitutional Muster

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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

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Judicial Ruling Affirms Power of New York’s Ethics Commission

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

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New York State Court Enjoins Licensing of Adult-Use Cannabis Dispensaries Statewide Amid Retail Cannabis Regulation Disputes

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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

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Legislature v. Inslee… Again: New Washington Climate Laws Unsettled by Separation of Powers Disputes

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

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It’s No Joke: First DCA Upholds Statutory Fines Against Individual Officials for Violations of Florida Firearms Preemption

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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

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Consumer Law Hinsights – July 2020

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

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Reopening economies – which level of government has the last word?

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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

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An SDNY Dilemma: CFPB Held Unconstitutional Over Director Removal Provision

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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

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