For week ending October 15, 2010
TEN TOP STORIES
Legal Ethics
Lawyer Disbarred for $3,500-an-Hour Fee and 'Bizarre Behavior'
Oct 13, 2010, 10:07 am CDT
Plus: Retired Judge to be Tried for Perjury, Admits Letting Witness Lie to Protect Paid Informant
Oct 13, 2010, 02:57 pm CDT
Law Firms
Six Wildman Harrold Partners Unsure When Firm Will Allow Them to Leave
Oct 12, 2010, 08:51 am CDT
Plus: Layoffs of Perhaps 100 Follow Work Slowdown at Fla. Foreclosure Law Firm
Oct 13, 2010, 12:24 pm CDT
Careers
Conservative Commentator Ann Coulter Hated Law Firm 'Suck-Uppery'
Oct 12, 2010, 08:02 am CDT
Plus:
Labor Report Cites Rise in Nontraditional Jobs for Lawyers, Good Paralegal Prospects
Oct 12, 2010, 05:30 am CDT
When Giving Notice, Be Positive and Pick a Friday, Consultants Say
Oct 14, 2010, 05:30 am CDT
At 81, Entertainment Lawyer Bert Fields Still Bills 3,000 Hours a Year
Oct 8, 2010, 05:30 am CDT
Judiciary
Wisconsin Judge Has Dress Code for Lawyers and Beverages
Oct 14, 2010, 09:32 am CDT
Plus: Public Warning Tossed Against 'We Close at 5' Texas Judge
Oct 12, 2010, 07:16 am CDT
The New Normal
Our New Blog: 'The New Normal'
Oct 13, 2010, 05:31 pm CDT
Plus: 'We Don't Do Commodity Work' and Other Definitions
Oct 14, 2010, 09:15 am CDT
Constitutional Law
Repeal the 17th Amendment? Some Candidates Back the Idea
Oct 13, 2010, 05:30 am CDT
U.S. Supreme Court
'CSI Effect' Grips the U.S. Supreme Court
Oct 13, 2010, 09:23 am CDT
International Law
US Lags Well Behind Other Wealthy Nations on Rule of Law, Report Says
Oct 14, 2010, 08:00 am CDT
Government Law
Proposed Leaf-Blower Ban Generates Lots of Noise from Irked Citizens
Oct 13, 2010, 02:09 pm CDT
Tort Law
Who's Liable for a Driverless Car Accident? Google Test Raises the Issue
Oct 12, 2010, 08:35 am CDT
Friday, October 15, 2010
Congressional Research Service (CRS) Reports Posted October 15, 2010
Mountaintop Mining: Background on Current Controversies
Report No. RS21421
Subjects: Natural Resources; Public Lands
CRS Reports, 111th Congress (10/4/2010; Posted: 10/15/2010)
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The Help America Vote Act and Elections Reform: Overview and Issues
Report No. RS20898
Subjects: Elections
CRS Reports, 111th Congress (10/1/2010; Posted: 10/15/2010)
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Same-Sex Adoptions
Report No. RS21191
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties; Families; Minorities
CRS Reports, 111th Congress (10/5/2010; Posted: 10/15/2010)
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The Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act: Overview and Issues
Report No. RS20764
Subjects: Defense; Elections; Defense Policy
CRS Reports, 111th Congress (10/6/2010; Posted: 10/15/2010)
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Uganda: Current Conditions and the Crisis in North Uganda
Report No. RL33701
Subjects: Uganda
CRS Reports, 111th Congress (10/6/2010; Posted: 10/15/2010)
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Iraq: Politics, Elections, and Benchmarks
Report No. RS21968
Subjects: Iraq
CRS Reports, 111th Congress (10/4/2010; Posted: 10/15/2010)
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Tanzania: Background and Current Conditions
Report No. RS22781
Subjects: Tanzania
CRS Reports, 111th Congress (10/6/2010; Posted: 10/15/2010)
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The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program: Reauthorization Efforts
Report No. RS22865
Subjects: Business; Science Policy; Technology
CRS Reports, 111th Congress (10/4/2010; Posted: 10/15/2010)
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The Conforming Loan Limit
Report No. RS22172
Subjects: Finance; Housing
CRS Reports, 111th Congress (10/4/2010; Posted: 10/15/2010)
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Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program
Report No. 96-402
Subjects: Business; Technology
CRS Reports, 111th Congress (10/4/2010; Posted: 10/15/2010)
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Japan-U.S. Relations: Issues for Congress
Report No. RL33436
Subjects: Japan
CRS Reports, 111th Congress (10/6/2010; Posted: 10/15/2010)
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The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Block Grant: Responses to Frequently Asked Questions
Report No. RL32760
Subjects: Welfare
CRS Reports, 111th Congress (10/4/2010; Posted: 10/15/2010)
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Armed Career Criminal Act (18 U.S.C. 924(e)): An Overview
Report No. R41449
Subjects: Criminal Justice; Law
CRS Reports, 111th Congress (10/13/2010; Posted: 10/15/2010)
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Burma's 2010 Election Campaign: Issues for Congress
Report No. R41447
Subjects: Burma
CRS Reports, 111th Congress (10/6/2010; Posted: 10/15/2010)
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Kazakhstan: Recent Developments and U.S. Interests
Report No. 97-1058
Subjects: Kazakhstan
CRS Reports, 111th Congress (10/5/2010; Posted: 10/15/2010)
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Drug Courts: Background, Effectiveness, and Policy Issues for Congress
Report No. R41448
Subjects: Criminal Justice; Drug Abuse
CRS Reports, 111th Congress (10/12/2010; Posted: 10/15/2010)
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Federal Land Management Agencies' Mandatory Spending Authorities
Report No. RL30335
Subjects: Budget; Public Lands
CRS Reports, 111th Congress (10/5/2010; Posted: 10/15/2010)
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Poverty in the United States: 2009
Report No. RL33069
Subjects: Economic Policy; Welfare
CRS Reports, 111th Congress (10/4/2010; Posted: 10/15/2010)
Report No. RS21421
Subjects: Natural Resources; Public Lands
CRS Reports, 111th Congress (10/4/2010; Posted: 10/15/2010)
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The Help America Vote Act and Elections Reform: Overview and Issues
Report No. RS20898
Subjects: Elections
CRS Reports, 111th Congress (10/1/2010; Posted: 10/15/2010)
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Same-Sex Adoptions
Report No. RS21191
Subjects: Civil Rights and Liberties; Families; Minorities
CRS Reports, 111th Congress (10/5/2010; Posted: 10/15/2010)
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The Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act: Overview and Issues
Report No. RS20764
Subjects: Defense; Elections; Defense Policy
CRS Reports, 111th Congress (10/6/2010; Posted: 10/15/2010)
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Uganda: Current Conditions and the Crisis in North Uganda
Report No. RL33701
Subjects: Uganda
CRS Reports, 111th Congress (10/6/2010; Posted: 10/15/2010)
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Iraq: Politics, Elections, and Benchmarks
Report No. RS21968
Subjects: Iraq
CRS Reports, 111th Congress (10/4/2010; Posted: 10/15/2010)
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Tanzania: Background and Current Conditions
Report No. RS22781
Subjects: Tanzania
CRS Reports, 111th Congress (10/6/2010; Posted: 10/15/2010)
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The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program: Reauthorization Efforts
Report No. RS22865
Subjects: Business; Science Policy; Technology
CRS Reports, 111th Congress (10/4/2010; Posted: 10/15/2010)
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The Conforming Loan Limit
Report No. RS22172
Subjects: Finance; Housing
CRS Reports, 111th Congress (10/4/2010; Posted: 10/15/2010)
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Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program
Report No. 96-402
Subjects: Business; Technology
CRS Reports, 111th Congress (10/4/2010; Posted: 10/15/2010)
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Japan-U.S. Relations: Issues for Congress
Report No. RL33436
Subjects: Japan
CRS Reports, 111th Congress (10/6/2010; Posted: 10/15/2010)
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The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Block Grant: Responses to Frequently Asked Questions
Report No. RL32760
Subjects: Welfare
CRS Reports, 111th Congress (10/4/2010; Posted: 10/15/2010)
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Armed Career Criminal Act (18 U.S.C. 924(e)): An Overview
Report No. R41449
Subjects: Criminal Justice; Law
CRS Reports, 111th Congress (10/13/2010; Posted: 10/15/2010)
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Burma's 2010 Election Campaign: Issues for Congress
Report No. R41447
Subjects: Burma
CRS Reports, 111th Congress (10/6/2010; Posted: 10/15/2010)
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Kazakhstan: Recent Developments and U.S. Interests
Report No. 97-1058
Subjects: Kazakhstan
CRS Reports, 111th Congress (10/5/2010; Posted: 10/15/2010)
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Drug Courts: Background, Effectiveness, and Policy Issues for Congress
Report No. R41448
Subjects: Criminal Justice; Drug Abuse
CRS Reports, 111th Congress (10/12/2010; Posted: 10/15/2010)
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Federal Land Management Agencies' Mandatory Spending Authorities
Report No. RL30335
Subjects: Budget; Public Lands
CRS Reports, 111th Congress (10/5/2010; Posted: 10/15/2010)
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Poverty in the United States: 2009
Report No. RL33069
Subjects: Economic Policy; Welfare
CRS Reports, 111th Congress (10/4/2010; Posted: 10/15/2010)
New York Law Journal: Decisions of Interest October 15, 2010
U.S. Court Of Appeals, Second Circuit
Attorneys Fees
Law Firm That Claims It Was 'Solely Responsible' for Settlement Denied Additional $17 Million in Fees
In Re Adelphia Communications Corp, 08-4904-cv
Supreme Court, Nassau County
Legal Profession
Malpractice Suit Based on Cause of Action Pointed Out to Counsel by Client's Mother Proceeds
Eric Reisner v. Litman & Litman, P.C., 18527/07
NEW YORK COUNTY
Criminal Practice
Nod, Production of Drugs Ruled Non-Verbal Admission, Product of 'Miranda' Violation
People v. Crespo
NEW YORK COUNTY
Criminal Practice
Stalking Charge Is Dismissed; Fears Of Complainant Are Found Unreasonable
People v. Lewis
BRONX COUNTY
Family Law
Inquest Transcript States Intent to Cover College Tuition Without Age Limitation
Bracy v. Nibbs-Bracy
KINGS COUNTY
Criminal Practice
Defendants Cannot Receive Jail Credit On State Sentence While in Federal Custody
People v. Paccione
QUEENS COUNTY
Criminal Practice
Suppression of Guns Is Denied; Request to Exit Car Ruled de Minimus
People v. Hines and Thomas
QUEENS COUNTY
Juvenile Law
Juvenile's Placement With State Agency Found Least Restrictive Alternative
Matter of Naldo X.
U.S. DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK
Insurance Law
Insurer Is Not Obligated Under Plan To Conduct Independent Exam
Rotondi v. Hartford Life
U.S. DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK
Business Law
Securities Class Action Sufficiently Pleads Scienter for False, Misleading Statements
CLAL Finance Batucha Investment Management Ltd. v. Perrigo Co.
U.S. DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK
Employment
Fired Worker Who Discussed Retirement With Employer Fails to Raise Inference of Age Bias
Boston v. MacFadden Publishing Inc.
U.S. DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK
Criminal Practice
Ineffective Assistance Claims Is Dismissed; Court Notes Rapport Between Counsel, Client
Roman v. United States
U.S. DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK
Criminal Practice
Federally Protected Constitutional Right Ruled Not Implicated by 'Jury Note' Claim
Johnson v. Graham
Attorneys Fees
Law Firm That Claims It Was 'Solely Responsible' for Settlement Denied Additional $17 Million in Fees
In Re Adelphia Communications Corp, 08-4904-cv
Supreme Court, Nassau County
Legal Profession
Malpractice Suit Based on Cause of Action Pointed Out to Counsel by Client's Mother Proceeds
Eric Reisner v. Litman & Litman, P.C., 18527/07
NEW YORK COUNTY
Criminal Practice
Nod, Production of Drugs Ruled Non-Verbal Admission, Product of 'Miranda' Violation
People v. Crespo
NEW YORK COUNTY
Criminal Practice
Stalking Charge Is Dismissed; Fears Of Complainant Are Found Unreasonable
People v. Lewis
BRONX COUNTY
Family Law
Inquest Transcript States Intent to Cover College Tuition Without Age Limitation
Bracy v. Nibbs-Bracy
KINGS COUNTY
Criminal Practice
Defendants Cannot Receive Jail Credit On State Sentence While in Federal Custody
People v. Paccione
QUEENS COUNTY
Criminal Practice
Suppression of Guns Is Denied; Request to Exit Car Ruled de Minimus
People v. Hines and Thomas
QUEENS COUNTY
Juvenile Law
Juvenile's Placement With State Agency Found Least Restrictive Alternative
Matter of Naldo X.
U.S. DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK
Insurance Law
Insurer Is Not Obligated Under Plan To Conduct Independent Exam
Rotondi v. Hartford Life
U.S. DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK
Business Law
Securities Class Action Sufficiently Pleads Scienter for False, Misleading Statements
CLAL Finance Batucha Investment Management Ltd. v. Perrigo Co.
U.S. DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK
Employment
Fired Worker Who Discussed Retirement With Employer Fails to Raise Inference of Age Bias
Boston v. MacFadden Publishing Inc.
U.S. DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK
Criminal Practice
Ineffective Assistance Claims Is Dismissed; Court Notes Rapport Between Counsel, Client
Roman v. United States
U.S. DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK
Criminal Practice
Federally Protected Constitutional Right Ruled Not Implicated by 'Jury Note' Claim
Johnson v. Graham
New York Law Journal: Lead Articles October 15, 2010
October 15, 2010.
Friday, October 15, 2010
D.A. Seeks to Block Judge's Bid to Review Ethics of Questioning
D.A. Brown Opposes Reappointment of Judge for Alleged Bias, Sources Say
Full Ruling Released That Blocked Terror Trial Witness
Circuit Recognizes Contribution of Firm, but Rebuffs Fee Request
Malpractice Suit Goes Forward Over Late Filing to County
News In Brief
High-Stakes Preemption Challenge Is Hard Fought
Correction
Friday, October 15, 2010
D.A. Seeks to Block Judge's Bid to Review Ethics of Questioning
D.A. Brown Opposes Reappointment of Judge for Alleged Bias, Sources Say
Full Ruling Released That Blocked Terror Trial Witness
Circuit Recognizes Contribution of Firm, but Rebuffs Fee Request
Malpractice Suit Goes Forward Over Late Filing to County
News In Brief
High-Stakes Preemption Challenge Is Hard Fought
Correction
LAW.COM Newswire Highlights October 15, 2010
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Fla. Judge Says States' Health Law Challenge Can Go Forward
The National Law Journal
A federal judge in Florida has rejected the Obama administration's motion to dismiss a challenge to the new health care reform law brought by 20 state attorneys general and four governors. The judge ruled that two key claims could go forward: the states' claim that the individual mandate to purchase coverage exceeds Congress' commerce clause power and violates the Ninth and 10th Amendments, and the claim that the act unconstitutionally coerces and commandeers the states with respect to the Medicaid program.
Government Asks for Stay of Injunction Against 'Don't Ask'
The National Law Journal
The Justice Department has filed a notice of appeal and a motion to stay the enforcement of a worldwide injunction barring enforcement of "don't ask, don't tell," the law that bans open homosexuals from serving in the military. In court filings on Thursday, the Justice Department, citing "serious legal questions," said the military would be "irreparably harmed" if U.S. District Judge Virginia Phillips failed to stay her injunction while the government pursues an appeal.
Judge Dismisses Class Action Against Countrywide, Rules BofA Not Obligated to Buy Back Mortgages
The American Lawye
For the second time in three weeks, Bank of America has escaped liability in cases involving the Countrywide mortgage business it acquired in 2008. Last month, a federal judge dismissed claims by two trusts that had bought $43 million of residential mortgage-backed securities from Countrywide. And now BofA has won the dismissal of a high-stakes purported class action brought on behalf of more than 370 trusts that bought securitized mortgages from Countrywide.
2nd Circuit Recognizes Firm's Contribution, but Rebuffs $17 Million Fee Request
New York Law Journal
A law firm that claimed it was "solely responsible" for a $245 million class action settlement has lost its bid to receive an additional $17 million in attorney fees. While the 2nd Circuit agreed that non-lead counsel Chimicles & Tikellis had conferred a substantial benefit on the class, it held that the district court had not erred when it approved the lead counsel's allocation of only $155,610 in attorney fees to the firm. The fee dispute arose from a wave of suits brought against Adelphia Communications.
Calif. Appeals Court Says Fee Arbitrator Should Have Disclosed Clientele
The Recorder
A California appeals court has backed a woman fighting her former law firm over unpaid fees, ruling that the lawyer who acted as chief arbitrator should have disclosed that he regularly represents law firms in fee disputes. The court emphasized that it wasn't suggesting that Howard Rice partner Sean SeLegue harbors bias, but concluded that SeLegue's legal practice might have led the former client to "reasonably entertain a doubt" that he would be able to arbitrate the dispute impartially.
General Counsel's Hiring Sparks Ethics Firestorm
Corporate Counsel
The former general counsel of the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission has sparked an ethics firestorm after he took a job as assistant GC of Duke Energy Corp.'s Indiana affiliate. Scott Storms allegedly sought the job while he was overseeing hearings and other matters related to the giant electrical company. The parent company has suspended Storms, along with the CEO of its Indiana operations, pending an internal investigation of whether Storms did any favors for the company while he was actively seeking the job.
Judge-cum-Comedian's Appeal Tests N.J. Court System's Sense of Humor
New Jersey Law Journal
New Jersey Judge Vincenzo Sicari -- alias comic "Vince August" -- is in an ethics pickle. Like many stand-up comics, his material is a mix of ranting and self-deprecating jokes about his personal life, racial stereotypes and society, but the Advisory Committee on Extrajudicial Activities said he can't decide cases by day and do shtick by night. His term on the bench ends Dec. 31, but Sicari isn't taking the ultimatum lying down. He's asked the state Supreme Court for review, and the justices have agreed to hear the case.
In Rare Move, AARP Joins Pharma False Claims Act Case as Plaintiff's Co-Counsel
The American Lawyer
The Texas branch of AARP is entering a qui tam case against Abbott Laboratories, Cordis and Boston Scientific as co-counsel for the plaintiff, Kevin Colquitt, a former Guidant sales representative who's now a lawyer at Baron & Budd. An AARP lawyer said AARP has appeared as an amicus in False Claims Act cases, but, to her knowledge, the organization hasn't previously joined as co-counsel. Another of Colquitt's attorneys said it's very unusual for a large, powerful nonprofit to take a prominent position in a qui tam case.
Citigroup Accused of Using Recession as Pretext for Firing Women
The Associated Press
Citigroup was accused in a lawsuit Wednesday of using companywide layoffs during the recent financial turmoil to purge scores of female employees while saving the jobs of less-qualified men and of taking government bailout money even as the company continued a pattern of "pervasive discrimination and retaliation." According to the suit, the company has long been plagued by a "boys club" atmosphere that ensures that middle and senior management positions will be held by men.
CVS to Pay $77 Million for Violating Controls on Methamphetamine Precursor Drug
The National Law Journal
CVS Pharmacy, which operates the largest number of retail pharmacies in the U.S., has agreed to pay more than $77 million to settle charges that it illegally sold pseudoephedrine to methamphetamine traffickers, federal prosecutors said Thursday. Pseudoephedrine, found in over-the-counter cough and cold medications, is used in the manufacturing of methamphetamine. CVS will pay $75 million in civil penalties -- the largest civil penalty ever paid under the Controlled Substances Act -- and forfeit $2.6 million in profits.
Fla. Judges Refuse to Lift $250,000 Damages Cap for Med-Mal Case
Daily Business Review
A state appellate decision limiting damages in a medical malpractice case has plaintiffs attorneys contending it will make arbitration a less desirable option for resolving negligence cases. The Florida court concluded a state cap on noneconomic damages in arbitration cases lets victims receive up to $250,000 per claimant, but not per defendant. The panel sided with health care providers, ruling that a dead man's family could not draw more damages than originally awarded by an arbitration panel.
U.S. Building Council GC Kicks Off Green Matters Conference
Law Technology News
Susan Dorn, general counsel of the U.S. Green Building Council and its affiliated Green Building Certification Institute, opened the Green Matters conference in New Orleans with updates on the LEED green building certification program and green schools. The conference addresses government, legal, and architecture issues in going and staying green.
Visit Legal Technology
Report Details Law Firm Earnings for TARP Work
The National Law Journal
The Congressional Oversight Panel on Thursday released a report detailing how much Treasury has paid to 18 law firms that have been awarded contracts since the program began in late 2008. In most cases, the difference between the potential contract value and the amount owed is significant.
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Increasing the Presence of Lawyers With Disabilities
The National Law Journal
Doors are opening more and more for disabled attorneys both through advances in technology and changing attitudes toward the rights and abilities of those with handicaps. But much more can be done, and advocates continue to push for better inclusion of disabled attorneys in the legal field.
Visit lawjobs.com News & Views
The Careerist: How to Keep Associates Satisfied
The Careerist
Check out some of the latest posts on the lawjobs.com blog, The Careerist. How to Keep Them Satisfied: How Paul Hastings jumped from 66th to sixth place on The American Lawyer's midlevel associates survey Plus Bond Like the Big Boys Also Unsexy Jobs, Part 2
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Ex-Legal Aid Attorneys Allege Employer Violated Wiretap Act
Texas Lawyer
Two former attorneys at Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas have sued the organization and two of its executives, alleging the defendants violated the Texas Wiretap Act when a telephone conversation they had at work with a co-worker was intercepted and recorded. Kervyn B. Altaffer Jr. and Sophia Katherine Palat, now practicing together at Altaffer & Palat, each say they resigned from LANWT in September 2009 after they learned of the recording. "I handed in a letter, and I left. This was kind of a big deal," Palat says.
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Fla. Judge Says States' Health Law Challenge Can Go Forward
The National Law Journal
A federal judge in Florida has rejected the Obama administration's motion to dismiss a challenge to the new health care reform law brought by 20 state attorneys general and four governors. The judge ruled that two key claims could go forward: the states' claim that the individual mandate to purchase coverage exceeds Congress' commerce clause power and violates the Ninth and 10th Amendments, and the claim that the act unconstitutionally coerces and commandeers the states with respect to the Medicaid program.
Government Asks for Stay of Injunction Against 'Don't Ask'
The National Law Journal
The Justice Department has filed a notice of appeal and a motion to stay the enforcement of a worldwide injunction barring enforcement of "don't ask, don't tell," the law that bans open homosexuals from serving in the military. In court filings on Thursday, the Justice Department, citing "serious legal questions," said the military would be "irreparably harmed" if U.S. District Judge Virginia Phillips failed to stay her injunction while the government pursues an appeal.
Judge Dismisses Class Action Against Countrywide, Rules BofA Not Obligated to Buy Back Mortgages
The American Lawye
For the second time in three weeks, Bank of America has escaped liability in cases involving the Countrywide mortgage business it acquired in 2008. Last month, a federal judge dismissed claims by two trusts that had bought $43 million of residential mortgage-backed securities from Countrywide. And now BofA has won the dismissal of a high-stakes purported class action brought on behalf of more than 370 trusts that bought securitized mortgages from Countrywide.
2nd Circuit Recognizes Firm's Contribution, but Rebuffs $17 Million Fee Request
New York Law Journal
A law firm that claimed it was "solely responsible" for a $245 million class action settlement has lost its bid to receive an additional $17 million in attorney fees. While the 2nd Circuit agreed that non-lead counsel Chimicles & Tikellis had conferred a substantial benefit on the class, it held that the district court had not erred when it approved the lead counsel's allocation of only $155,610 in attorney fees to the firm. The fee dispute arose from a wave of suits brought against Adelphia Communications.
Calif. Appeals Court Says Fee Arbitrator Should Have Disclosed Clientele
The Recorder
A California appeals court has backed a woman fighting her former law firm over unpaid fees, ruling that the lawyer who acted as chief arbitrator should have disclosed that he regularly represents law firms in fee disputes. The court emphasized that it wasn't suggesting that Howard Rice partner Sean SeLegue harbors bias, but concluded that SeLegue's legal practice might have led the former client to "reasonably entertain a doubt" that he would be able to arbitrate the dispute impartially.
General Counsel's Hiring Sparks Ethics Firestorm
Corporate Counsel
The former general counsel of the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission has sparked an ethics firestorm after he took a job as assistant GC of Duke Energy Corp.'s Indiana affiliate. Scott Storms allegedly sought the job while he was overseeing hearings and other matters related to the giant electrical company. The parent company has suspended Storms, along with the CEO of its Indiana operations, pending an internal investigation of whether Storms did any favors for the company while he was actively seeking the job.
Judge-cum-Comedian's Appeal Tests N.J. Court System's Sense of Humor
New Jersey Law Journal
New Jersey Judge Vincenzo Sicari -- alias comic "Vince August" -- is in an ethics pickle. Like many stand-up comics, his material is a mix of ranting and self-deprecating jokes about his personal life, racial stereotypes and society, but the Advisory Committee on Extrajudicial Activities said he can't decide cases by day and do shtick by night. His term on the bench ends Dec. 31, but Sicari isn't taking the ultimatum lying down. He's asked the state Supreme Court for review, and the justices have agreed to hear the case.
In Rare Move, AARP Joins Pharma False Claims Act Case as Plaintiff's Co-Counsel
The American Lawyer
The Texas branch of AARP is entering a qui tam case against Abbott Laboratories, Cordis and Boston Scientific as co-counsel for the plaintiff, Kevin Colquitt, a former Guidant sales representative who's now a lawyer at Baron & Budd. An AARP lawyer said AARP has appeared as an amicus in False Claims Act cases, but, to her knowledge, the organization hasn't previously joined as co-counsel. Another of Colquitt's attorneys said it's very unusual for a large, powerful nonprofit to take a prominent position in a qui tam case.
Citigroup Accused of Using Recession as Pretext for Firing Women
The Associated Press
Citigroup was accused in a lawsuit Wednesday of using companywide layoffs during the recent financial turmoil to purge scores of female employees while saving the jobs of less-qualified men and of taking government bailout money even as the company continued a pattern of "pervasive discrimination and retaliation." According to the suit, the company has long been plagued by a "boys club" atmosphere that ensures that middle and senior management positions will be held by men.
CVS to Pay $77 Million for Violating Controls on Methamphetamine Precursor Drug
The National Law Journal
CVS Pharmacy, which operates the largest number of retail pharmacies in the U.S., has agreed to pay more than $77 million to settle charges that it illegally sold pseudoephedrine to methamphetamine traffickers, federal prosecutors said Thursday. Pseudoephedrine, found in over-the-counter cough and cold medications, is used in the manufacturing of methamphetamine. CVS will pay $75 million in civil penalties -- the largest civil penalty ever paid under the Controlled Substances Act -- and forfeit $2.6 million in profits.
Fla. Judges Refuse to Lift $250,000 Damages Cap for Med-Mal Case
Daily Business Review
A state appellate decision limiting damages in a medical malpractice case has plaintiffs attorneys contending it will make arbitration a less desirable option for resolving negligence cases. The Florida court concluded a state cap on noneconomic damages in arbitration cases lets victims receive up to $250,000 per claimant, but not per defendant. The panel sided with health care providers, ruling that a dead man's family could not draw more damages than originally awarded by an arbitration panel.
U.S. Building Council GC Kicks Off Green Matters Conference
Law Technology News
Susan Dorn, general counsel of the U.S. Green Building Council and its affiliated Green Building Certification Institute, opened the Green Matters conference in New Orleans with updates on the LEED green building certification program and green schools. The conference addresses government, legal, and architecture issues in going and staying green.
Visit Legal Technology
Report Details Law Firm Earnings for TARP Work
The National Law Journal
The Congressional Oversight Panel on Thursday released a report detailing how much Treasury has paid to 18 law firms that have been awarded contracts since the program began in late 2008. In most cases, the difference between the potential contract value and the amount owed is significant.
Visit lawjobs.com News & Views
Increasing the Presence of Lawyers With Disabilities
The National Law Journal
Doors are opening more and more for disabled attorneys both through advances in technology and changing attitudes toward the rights and abilities of those with handicaps. But much more can be done, and advocates continue to push for better inclusion of disabled attorneys in the legal field.
Visit lawjobs.com News & Views
The Careerist: How to Keep Associates Satisfied
The Careerist
Check out some of the latest posts on the lawjobs.com blog, The Careerist. How to Keep Them Satisfied: How Paul Hastings jumped from 66th to sixth place on The American Lawyer's midlevel associates survey Plus Bond Like the Big Boys Also Unsexy Jobs, Part 2
Visit The Careerist
Ex-Legal Aid Attorneys Allege Employer Violated Wiretap Act
Texas Lawyer
Two former attorneys at Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas have sued the organization and two of its executives, alleging the defendants violated the Texas Wiretap Act when a telephone conversation they had at work with a co-worker was intercepted and recorded. Kervyn B. Altaffer Jr. and Sophia Katherine Palat, now practicing together at Altaffer & Palat, each say they resigned from LANWT in September 2009 after they learned of the recording. "I handed in a letter, and I left. This was kind of a big deal," Palat says.
Visit Small Firm Business
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Congressional Research Service (CRS) Reports Posted October 12, 2010*
Biomass Feedstocks for Biopower: Background and Selected Issues
Report No. R41440
Subjects: Energy
CRS Reports, 111th Congress (10/6/2010; Posted: 10/12/2010)
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U.S. Military Casualty Statistics: Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Enduring Freedom
Report No. RS22452
Subjects: Defense Policy; Afghanistan; Iraq
CRS Reports, 111th Congress (9/28/2010; Posted: 10/12/2010)
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Taiwan: Major U.S. Arms Sales Since 1990
Report No. RL30957
Subjects: Taiwan
CRS Reports, 111th Congress (9/28/2010; Posted: 10/12/2010)
---------------------------------
Hezbollah: Background and Issues for Congress
Report No. R41446
Subjects: Terrorism; Israel; Lebanon; Palestine
CRS Reports, 111th Congress (10/8/2010; Posted: 10/12/2010)
---------------------------------
Selected Church-State Issues in Elementary and Secondary Education
Report No. R41445
Subjects: Education; Religion
CRS Reports, 111th Congress (10/1/2010; Posted: 10/12/2010)
---------------------------------
F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Program: Background and Issues for Congress
Report No. RL30563
Subjects: Weapons Systems
CRS Reports, 111th Congress (9/23/2010; Posted: 10/12/2010)
---------------------------------
Navy Irregular Warfare and Counterterrorism Operations: Background and Issues for Congress
Report No. RS22373
Subjects: Terrorism; Defense Policy
CRS Reports, 111th Congress (9/28/2010; Posted: 10/12/2010)
---------------------------------
Currency Manipulation: The IMF and WTO
Report No. RS22658
Subjects: International Finance; Trade
CRS Reports, 111th Congress (9/27/2010; Posted: 10/12/2010)
---------------------------------
State Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP): A Brief Overview
Report No. R40444
Subjects: Children; Health Policy; Welfare
CRS Reports, 111th Congress (9/21/2010; Posted: 10/12/2010)
---------------------------------
The Freedom of Information Act and Nondisclosure Provisions in Other Federal Laws
Report No. R41406
Subjects: Communications
CRS Reports, 111th Congress (9/24/2010; Posted: 10/12/2010)
---------------------------------
Navy SSBN(X) Ballistic Missile Submarine Program: Background and Issues for Congress
Report No. R41129
Subjects: Defense Policy; Weapons Systems
CRS Reports, 111th Congress (9/24/2010; Posted: 10/12/2010)
---------------------------------
Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in Agency Travel Card Programs
Report No. R40580
Subjects: Executive Branch Depts.; Government Employees; Transportation
CRS Reports, 111th Congress (9/28/2010; Posted: 10/12/2010)
---------------------------------
Medicare Payment Policies
Report No. RL30526
Subjects: Health Policy
CRS Reports, 111th Congress (9/24/2010; Posted: 10/12/2010)
---------------------------------
The Endangered Species Act (ESA) in the 111th Congress: Conflicting Values and Difficult Choices
Report No. R40185
Subjects: Animals; Natural Resources; Public Lands
CRS Reports, 111th Congress (9/28/2010; Posted: 10/12/2010)
---------------------------------
Concurrent Receipt: Background and Issues for Congress
Report No. R40589
Subjects: Veterans; Disabled Persons; Pensions; Defense Economics
CRS Reports, 111th Congress (9/24/2010; Posted: 10/12/2010)
---------------------------------
Legislative Branch: FY2011 Appropriations
Report No. R41214
Subjects: Budget; Congress
CRS Reports, 111th Congress (9/27/2010; Posted: 10/12/2010)
___________________
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Report No. R41440
Subjects: Energy
CRS Reports, 111th Congress (10/6/2010; Posted: 10/12/2010)
---------------------------------
U.S. Military Casualty Statistics: Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Enduring Freedom
Report No. RS22452
Subjects: Defense Policy; Afghanistan; Iraq
CRS Reports, 111th Congress (9/28/2010; Posted: 10/12/2010)
---------------------------------
Taiwan: Major U.S. Arms Sales Since 1990
Report No. RL30957
Subjects: Taiwan
CRS Reports, 111th Congress (9/28/2010; Posted: 10/12/2010)
---------------------------------
Hezbollah: Background and Issues for Congress
Report No. R41446
Subjects: Terrorism; Israel; Lebanon; Palestine
CRS Reports, 111th Congress (10/8/2010; Posted: 10/12/2010)
---------------------------------
Selected Church-State Issues in Elementary and Secondary Education
Report No. R41445
Subjects: Education; Religion
CRS Reports, 111th Congress (10/1/2010; Posted: 10/12/2010)
---------------------------------
F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Program: Background and Issues for Congress
Report No. RL30563
Subjects: Weapons Systems
CRS Reports, 111th Congress (9/23/2010; Posted: 10/12/2010)
---------------------------------
Navy Irregular Warfare and Counterterrorism Operations: Background and Issues for Congress
Report No. RS22373
Subjects: Terrorism; Defense Policy
CRS Reports, 111th Congress (9/28/2010; Posted: 10/12/2010)
---------------------------------
Currency Manipulation: The IMF and WTO
Report No. RS22658
Subjects: International Finance; Trade
CRS Reports, 111th Congress (9/27/2010; Posted: 10/12/2010)
---------------------------------
State Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP): A Brief Overview
Report No. R40444
Subjects: Children; Health Policy; Welfare
CRS Reports, 111th Congress (9/21/2010; Posted: 10/12/2010)
---------------------------------
The Freedom of Information Act and Nondisclosure Provisions in Other Federal Laws
Report No. R41406
Subjects: Communications
CRS Reports, 111th Congress (9/24/2010; Posted: 10/12/2010)
---------------------------------
Navy SSBN(X) Ballistic Missile Submarine Program: Background and Issues for Congress
Report No. R41129
Subjects: Defense Policy; Weapons Systems
CRS Reports, 111th Congress (9/24/2010; Posted: 10/12/2010)
---------------------------------
Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in Agency Travel Card Programs
Report No. R40580
Subjects: Executive Branch Depts.; Government Employees; Transportation
CRS Reports, 111th Congress (9/28/2010; Posted: 10/12/2010)
---------------------------------
Medicare Payment Policies
Report No. RL30526
Subjects: Health Policy
CRS Reports, 111th Congress (9/24/2010; Posted: 10/12/2010)
---------------------------------
The Endangered Species Act (ESA) in the 111th Congress: Conflicting Values and Difficult Choices
Report No. R40185
Subjects: Animals; Natural Resources; Public Lands
CRS Reports, 111th Congress (9/28/2010; Posted: 10/12/2010)
---------------------------------
Concurrent Receipt: Background and Issues for Congress
Report No. R40589
Subjects: Veterans; Disabled Persons; Pensions; Defense Economics
CRS Reports, 111th Congress (9/24/2010; Posted: 10/12/2010)
---------------------------------
Legislative Branch: FY2011 Appropriations
Report No. R41214
Subjects: Budget; Congress
CRS Reports, 111th Congress (9/27/2010; Posted: 10/12/2010)
___________________
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New York Legislature: Activity Report
Source: New York Legislative Retrieval System (LRS), Search run Octover 10, 2010
To retrieve the text of any of the New York Chapter laws and Bills pending listed below, go to http://public.leginfo.state.ny.us/menuf.cgi and select either chapter laws or bills from the menu.
CHAPTER LAWS REPORTED AS SIGNED OCTOBER 10, 2010.
Chapter Bill No.
532 A6420 Weisenberg -- Relates to the commission for the blind and the operation of vending facilities
BLURB : Comm for blind oprtn vndng faclty
Chapter Signed Date Effective Date
532 10/01/2010 10/01/2010
Last Act: 10/01/10 signed chap.532
533 S2813C AUBERTINE -- Establishes the North Country power authority and provides for its powers and duties
BLURB : Pub Aut. North Country power auth
Chapter Signed Date Effective Date
533 10/01/2010 10/01/2010
Last Act: 10/01/10 SIGNED CHAP.533
534 S3603C STAVISKY -- Requires a report by the higher education services corporation
BLURB : Educ rpt TAP
Chapter Signed Date Effective Date
534 10/01/2010 and shall expire and be deemed repealed upon the submission of the report on 2/15/2013
Last Act: 10/01/10 SIGNED CHAP.534
535 S4057B STEWART-COUSINS -- Establishes the child health plus and school meals enrollment coordination act of 2011
BLURB : Pub Heal. child hlth plus sch mls
Chapter Signed Date Effective Date
535 10/01/2010 takes effect 6/1/2011 and shall apply to the 2011-2012 academic year
Last Act: 10/01/10 SIGNED CHAP.535
536 S5000B DUANE -- Relates to eliminating cost-sharing, deductibles and co-payments for certain prescription drugs
BLURB : Pub Heal. prohib tier iv drug pri
Chapter Signed Date Effective Date
536 10/01/2010 takes effect on (10/31/10) the thirtieth day after it shall have become a law
Last Act: 10/01/10 SIGNED CHAP.536
537 S5474 SAVINO -- Relates to pilotage rates at Sandy Hook, Sands Point or Execution Rocks
BLURB : Nav. pltg rts
Chapter Signed Date Effective Date
537 10/01/2010 10/01/2010
Last Act: 10/01/10 SIGNED CHAP.537
538 S5634 SAVINO -- Removes restrictions on designation of officers or employees of subsidiary corporations of the MTA as public officers or public employees
BLURB : Pub Aut. public officers/employee
Chapter Signed Date Effective Date
538 10/01/2010 10/01/2010
Last Act: 10/01/10 SIGNED CHAP.538
539 S7441C PERALTA -- Requires hospitals to prepare and distribute a leaflet on how parents can subscribe to the US consumer product safety commission's e-mail subscription lists
BLURB : Pub Heal. safety recall info
Chapter Signed Date Effective Date
539 10/01/2010 takes effect on (5/1/11) the first of May next succeeding the date on which it shall have become a law; provided that effective immediately, the addition, amendment and/or repeal of any rule or regulation necessary for the implementation of this act on its effective date are authorized and directed to be made and completed by the commissioner of health on or before such effective date
Last Act: 10/01/10 SIGNED CHAP.539
540 S7451 SAVINO -- Allows child care providers to organize themselves and select representatives for the purposes of discussing with the state the conditions of their employment
BLURB : Lab. child care organize
Chapter Signed Date Effective Date
540 10/01/2010 10/01/2010
Last Act: 10/01/10 SIGNED CHAP.540
541 S7483A HUNTLEY -- Enacts the "hospital closure planning act"
BLURB : Pub Heal. hospital closure plan
Chapter Signed Date Effective Date
541 10/01/2010 and shall apply only to general hospitals that close on or after such effective date
Last Act: 10/01/10 SIGNED CHAP.541
542 S7717 SEWARD -- Extends the authorization for the county of Herkimer to impose a county recording tax on obligation secured by a mortgage on real property until 2012
BLURB : Extend. Herkimer rec.tax
Chapter Signed Date Effective Date
542 10/01/2010 10/01/2010
Last Act: 10/01/10 SIGNED CHAP.542
543 S7753 OPPENHEIMER -- Relates to local enforcement of bulk storage of petroleum and the collection of fines and penalties
BLURB : En Con L. lcl enfrc
Chapter Signed Date Effective Date
543 10/01/2010 takes effect on (1/1/11) the first of January next succeeding the date on which it shall have become a law
Last Act: 10/01/10 SIGNED CHAP.543
544 S7773A BRESLIN -- Enacts provisions providing sponsored group personal insurance and allows such insurance to be written by authorized insurers
BLURB : Ins. sponsored group personal isr
Chapter Signed Date Effective Date
544 10/01/2010 10/01/2010
Last Act: 10/01/10 SIGNED CHAP.544
545 S8057 SAVINO -- Establishes a two year statute of limitations in seeking relief from a default in exercising an elective share
BLURB : EPT L. rt of elctn; default time
Chapter Signed Date Effective Date
545 10/01/2010 takes effect on (1/1/11) the first of January next succeeding the date on which it shall have become a law
Last Act: 10/01/10 SIGNED CHAP.545
546 S8083 KRUEGER -- Relates to the determination of adjusted base proportions in special assessing units which are cities for the fiscal year 2011
BLURB : RPT L. adjusted base proportions
Chapter Signed Date Effective Date
546 10/01/2010 10/01/2010
Last Act: 10/01/10 SIGNED CHAP.546
547 S8244 LIBOUS -- Relates to the license to sell liquors at retail for consumption at 4 North Main street in the town of Bainbridge
BLURB : ABC. bev. liquor lic at 4 N. Main
Chapter Signed Date Effective Date
547 10/01/2010 10/01/2010
Last Act: 10/01/10 SIGNED CHAP.547
548 S8361 PERALTA -- Authorizes the city of New York to sell certain property that cannot be independently developed
BLURB : NYC Chart. sale of certain prop
Chapter Signed Date Effective Date
548 10/01/2010 takes effect immediately and shall expire 12/31/2015, when upon such date the provisions of this act shall be deemed repealed
Last Act: 10/01/10 SIGNED CHAP.548
549 S8372 KLEIN -- Provides for temporary surrender of the license of a dentist or pharmacist with a drug or alcohol abuse problem, or such other disposition as determined by the department of education
BLURB : Ed L. profssnl assistnce progrm
Chapter Signed Date Effective Date
549 10/01/2010 10/01/2010
Last Act: 10/01/10 SIGNED CHAP.549
PENAL LAW:
Bill No.
S7448A JOHNSON C -- Relates to exempting qualified religious organizations from fees associated with permits required to display fireworks
Same as A10300-A
Last Act: 10/01/10 VETOED MEMO.6826
To retrieve the text of any of the New York Chapter laws and Bills pending listed below, go to http://public.leginfo.state.ny.us/menuf.cgi and select either chapter laws or bills from the menu.
CHAPTER LAWS REPORTED AS SIGNED OCTOBER 10, 2010.
Chapter Bill No.
532 A6420 Weisenberg -- Relates to the commission for the blind and the operation of vending facilities
BLURB : Comm for blind oprtn vndng faclty
Chapter Signed Date Effective Date
532 10/01/2010 10/01/2010
Last Act: 10/01/10 signed chap.532
533 S2813C AUBERTINE -- Establishes the North Country power authority and provides for its powers and duties
BLURB : Pub Aut. North Country power auth
Chapter Signed Date Effective Date
533 10/01/2010 10/01/2010
Last Act: 10/01/10 SIGNED CHAP.533
534 S3603C STAVISKY -- Requires a report by the higher education services corporation
BLURB : Educ rpt TAP
Chapter Signed Date Effective Date
534 10/01/2010 and shall expire and be deemed repealed upon the submission of the report on 2/15/2013
Last Act: 10/01/10 SIGNED CHAP.534
535 S4057B STEWART-COUSINS -- Establishes the child health plus and school meals enrollment coordination act of 2011
BLURB : Pub Heal. child hlth plus sch mls
Chapter Signed Date Effective Date
535 10/01/2010 takes effect 6/1/2011 and shall apply to the 2011-2012 academic year
Last Act: 10/01/10 SIGNED CHAP.535
536 S5000B DUANE -- Relates to eliminating cost-sharing, deductibles and co-payments for certain prescription drugs
BLURB : Pub Heal. prohib tier iv drug pri
Chapter Signed Date Effective Date
536 10/01/2010 takes effect on (10/31/10) the thirtieth day after it shall have become a law
Last Act: 10/01/10 SIGNED CHAP.536
537 S5474 SAVINO -- Relates to pilotage rates at Sandy Hook, Sands Point or Execution Rocks
BLURB : Nav. pltg rts
Chapter Signed Date Effective Date
537 10/01/2010 10/01/2010
Last Act: 10/01/10 SIGNED CHAP.537
538 S5634 SAVINO -- Removes restrictions on designation of officers or employees of subsidiary corporations of the MTA as public officers or public employees
BLURB : Pub Aut. public officers/employee
Chapter Signed Date Effective Date
538 10/01/2010 10/01/2010
Last Act: 10/01/10 SIGNED CHAP.538
539 S7441C PERALTA -- Requires hospitals to prepare and distribute a leaflet on how parents can subscribe to the US consumer product safety commission's e-mail subscription lists
BLURB : Pub Heal. safety recall info
Chapter Signed Date Effective Date
539 10/01/2010 takes effect on (5/1/11) the first of May next succeeding the date on which it shall have become a law; provided that effective immediately, the addition, amendment and/or repeal of any rule or regulation necessary for the implementation of this act on its effective date are authorized and directed to be made and completed by the commissioner of health on or before such effective date
Last Act: 10/01/10 SIGNED CHAP.539
540 S7451 SAVINO -- Allows child care providers to organize themselves and select representatives for the purposes of discussing with the state the conditions of their employment
BLURB : Lab. child care organize
Chapter Signed Date Effective Date
540 10/01/2010 10/01/2010
Last Act: 10/01/10 SIGNED CHAP.540
541 S7483A HUNTLEY -- Enacts the "hospital closure planning act"
BLURB : Pub Heal. hospital closure plan
Chapter Signed Date Effective Date
541 10/01/2010 and shall apply only to general hospitals that close on or after such effective date
Last Act: 10/01/10 SIGNED CHAP.541
542 S7717 SEWARD -- Extends the authorization for the county of Herkimer to impose a county recording tax on obligation secured by a mortgage on real property until 2012
BLURB : Extend. Herkimer rec.tax
Chapter Signed Date Effective Date
542 10/01/2010 10/01/2010
Last Act: 10/01/10 SIGNED CHAP.542
543 S7753 OPPENHEIMER -- Relates to local enforcement of bulk storage of petroleum and the collection of fines and penalties
BLURB : En Con L. lcl enfrc
Chapter Signed Date Effective Date
543 10/01/2010 takes effect on (1/1/11) the first of January next succeeding the date on which it shall have become a law
Last Act: 10/01/10 SIGNED CHAP.543
544 S7773A BRESLIN -- Enacts provisions providing sponsored group personal insurance and allows such insurance to be written by authorized insurers
BLURB : Ins. sponsored group personal isr
Chapter Signed Date Effective Date
544 10/01/2010 10/01/2010
Last Act: 10/01/10 SIGNED CHAP.544
545 S8057 SAVINO -- Establishes a two year statute of limitations in seeking relief from a default in exercising an elective share
BLURB : EPT L. rt of elctn; default time
Chapter Signed Date Effective Date
545 10/01/2010 takes effect on (1/1/11) the first of January next succeeding the date on which it shall have become a law
Last Act: 10/01/10 SIGNED CHAP.545
546 S8083 KRUEGER -- Relates to the determination of adjusted base proportions in special assessing units which are cities for the fiscal year 2011
BLURB : RPT L. adjusted base proportions
Chapter Signed Date Effective Date
546 10/01/2010 10/01/2010
Last Act: 10/01/10 SIGNED CHAP.546
547 S8244 LIBOUS -- Relates to the license to sell liquors at retail for consumption at 4 North Main street in the town of Bainbridge
BLURB : ABC. bev. liquor lic at 4 N. Main
Chapter Signed Date Effective Date
547 10/01/2010 10/01/2010
Last Act: 10/01/10 SIGNED CHAP.547
548 S8361 PERALTA -- Authorizes the city of New York to sell certain property that cannot be independently developed
BLURB : NYC Chart. sale of certain prop
Chapter Signed Date Effective Date
548 10/01/2010 takes effect immediately and shall expire 12/31/2015, when upon such date the provisions of this act shall be deemed repealed
Last Act: 10/01/10 SIGNED CHAP.548
549 S8372 KLEIN -- Provides for temporary surrender of the license of a dentist or pharmacist with a drug or alcohol abuse problem, or such other disposition as determined by the department of education
BLURB : Ed L. profssnl assistnce progrm
Chapter Signed Date Effective Date
549 10/01/2010 10/01/2010
Last Act: 10/01/10 SIGNED CHAP.549
PENAL LAW:
Bill No.
S7448A JOHNSON C -- Relates to exempting qualified religious organizations from fees associated with permits required to display fireworks
Same as A10300-A
Last Act: 10/01/10 VETOED MEMO.6826
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