We continue our series exploring the lack of uniformity – and sometimes lack of guidance – that makes it challenging to interpret state Blue Sky laws...

At the beginning of 2022, New York state enacted the Comprehensive Insurance Disclosure Act ("CIDA"), imposing significant new burdens on defendants in civil ligation. We outlined the...

Negative online reviews for medical procedures can sting. But suing a disgruntled patient for defamation can add insult to injury, as a recent appeals court decision makes clear.

On February 23, 2022, national plaintiffs' personal injury firm, Napoli Shkolnik PLLC ("Napoli") filed a Motion for Coordination ("Application") pursuant to 22 NYCRR § 202.69 requesting that the State of New York Litigation Coordinating Panel ("NYLCP") transfer several litigations.

California is one step closer to joining New York in requiring cryptocurrency licenses.

A major healthcare system recently experienced a ransomware attack that affected patient care, showing once again the importance of hospitals and other healthcare facilities implementing comprehensive cybersecurity plans.

On September 21, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the state's sixth annual solicitation of large-scale renewable energy projects. Initial (Step One) eligibility applications are due Nov. 16...

The New York State Commissioner of Health's designation of COVID-19 under the Health & Essential Rights Act ("HERO Act") as an "airborne infectious disease that presents a ...

On August 18, 2022, Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law a bill amending Section 2801-d of New York's Public Health Law to expressly provide the legal representative or estate...

With thousands of different types currently available and explosive growth in popularity and circulation, cryptocurrency is quickly becoming an important part of the modern-day estate plan.

This summer was a busy one for cryptocurrency regulators, with aggressive actions potentially signaling an increase in consumer protection compliance activity.

As this blog has touched on from several different perspectives over the years, one perpetual issue facing International Medical Graduates who come to the United States on J-1 exchange visas to engage...

You likely have heard of a craft brewery before. But what about a craft business for cannabis and cannabis products? Enter the "microbusiness": a unique opportunity for those without access to significant capital...

Reggie Keith and Kaelan Castetter, who drafted the proposal, are finding support from other regulators, entrepreneurs and industry power players.

Vesting Period 2 covers the period April 1, 2022 through September 30, 2022.

The New York State Department of Health will host an All Stakeholders Meeting on the Medicaid Pharmacy Benefit Transition to NYRx. The webinar will take place from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on October 18, 2022.

On July 20, the Office of Inspector General ("OIG") for the Department of Health and Human Services published a Special Fraud Alert on Telemedicine. Over the last year, as telehealth services...

The Conrad 30 State Waiver Program is designed for international medical graduates (IMGs) who have entered the U.S. in a J-1 visa status to complete medical training and are subject...

On November 22, 2022, Governor Hochul signed into law Bill S973, which amends the Education Law by requiring private schools to abide by the mandates of the Concussion Management and Awareness Act ("CMAA") of...

The 421-a tax exemption program is a real property tax exemption program accessible to developers who build new and affordable multi-family residential buildings in New York City.