Gov. Hochul’s Proposed Regulatory Changes to Workers’ Comp Treatment April 21, 2025 By Robert W. Clark, Goldberg Segalla In her 2025 State of the State, Gov. Kathy Hochul outlined several proposals aimed at improving access to medical care...
New York Governor Wants to Curb Hedge Funds Buying of Homes January 14, 2025 By Anthony Izaguirreirre New York Gov. Kathy Hochul last Thursday said she will push for new laws to make it harder for hedge...
New York Governor Again Vetoes Bill Allowing Emotional Damages in Wrongful Deaths January 2, 2024 By Maysoon Khan New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has again vetoed legislation that would have changed the state’s wrongful death statute by letting...
New York Governor Vetoes Bill That Would Ban Noncompete Agreements December 27, 2023 By Maysoon Khan New York`s governor vetoed a bill days before Christmas that would have banned noncompete agreements, which restrict workers` ability to...
New York Governor to Propose State Regulation After Fatal Tour Boat Accident June 20, 2023 Gov. Kathy Hochul said Friday she wants the state to have regulatory authority over boats that operate in caves and...
New York Gov. Hochul Vetoes Wrongful Death Damages Bill January 31, 2023 By Andrew G. Simpson New York Gov. Kathy Hochul last night vetoed a measure that would have expanded wrongful death benefits after her late...
Update: New York Gov. Hochul Seeks to Exclude Medical Malpractice From Wrongful Death Damages Bill January 30, 2023 New York Gov. Kathy Hochul will not sign the measure on her desk that seeks to expand wrongful death damages...
Today Is Deadline for New York Gov. Hochul to Decide on Bill to Expand Wrongful Death Damages January 30, 2023 By Andrew G. Simpson Today is the deadline for New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to decide whether to sign legislation that will expand the...
Pennsylvania Helps Buffalo Clear Snow; State Acts on Insurance, Banks, Flood Risk December 29, 2022 By Andrew G. Simpson Like a good neighbor, the state of Pennsylvania is sending equipment and personnel to help neighboring Buffalo, New York, dig...
New York Declares State of Emergency as Upstate Braces for Intense Snowstorm November 17, 2022 By Andrew G. Simpson New York Governor Kathy Hochul on Thursday declared a state of emergency for 11 counties as a winter storm is...