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Understanding Senior Living Options with Beth Weeks
New York's Bold Move to Create a Mini CFPB — The Consumer Finance Podcast
4 Key Takeaways | New York Tax Developments
Cannabis Law Now Podcast: New York Cannabis: Ups, Downs, and In Between
The Evolving Landscape of B2B Payments: Regulatory Trends and Financial Practices Explained — Payments Pros – The Payments Law Podcast
The Presumption of Innocence Podcast: Episode 37 - Vintage or Trendsetting? The SDNY's Whistleblower Pilot Program
3 Key Takeaways | New York State Bar Association IP Section Annual Meeting
Nonprofit Quick Tip: Registration in New York and New Jersey
#WorkforceWednesday: Noncompete Bans Spread to New York and Beyond - Employment Law This Week®
NYS Considers Ban of Non-Compete Agreements in the Shadow of the FTC's Proposed Nationwide Ban
#WorkforceWednesday: Major Updates to New York State’s Model Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy - Employment Law This Week®
The Chartwell Chronicles: Medical Provider Claims
On June 30, 2025, the Honorable Paul Goetz of the New York Supreme Court held that plaintiff Norma Nazario’s lawsuit for the death of her son in a 2023 “subway surfing” incident could proceed against social media companies...more
On June 10, 2025, the New York State Grieving Families Act got a (fourth) chance to be signed by Governor Hochul. She refused to sign prior iterations of the legislation, citing stress on New York’s business community and the...more
On December 21, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul of New York vetoed, for a third time, the Grieving Families Act (“Act”), a significant bipartisan legislative proposal in New York aimed at reforming the state’s wrongful death...more
Just before the holidays, Governor Hochul vetoed the third iteration of New York’s controversial Grieving Families Act. The legislation aimed to overhaul New York’s wrongful death laws but has faced significant opposition....more
On February 5, 2024, New York State Senator Hoylman-Sigal once again brought forth the Grieving Families Act ("GFA") in its latest iteration: Senate Bill 2024-S8485. Continue reading for how this latest version of the act...more
On December 29, 2023, New York Governor Kathy Hochul vetoed, for a second time, the Grieving Families Act (the Act), a proposed amendment to New York’s wrongful death statute; that statute remains unchanged....more
The pen is mightier than the sword — especially a pen held by a sitting governor. Currently sitting on the desk of New York’s governor is a piece of proposed legislation known as the “Grieving Families Act” which, if signed...more
The Traffic Mobility Review Board has issued their report on a recommended tolling structure for the Central Business District tolling program. The TMRB recommended a $15 base toll for passenger vehicles, discounted overnight...more
The New York legislature is attempting to monetize the incalculable—emotional pain and suffering from losing a loved one. Referred to as the Grieving Families Act Assembly Bill A6698 (Grieving Family Act or the bill) passed...more
On May 2, 2023, a revised version of the Grieving Families Act (the Act) was introduced to the New York State legislature. The original version of the Act was passed by both the New York State Senate and Assembly in 2022 but...more
New York recently enacted legislation known as Carlos’ Law, which increases penalties for corporate liability for the death of, or serious injury to, an employee. The bill, S.621B / A.4947B, was named after Carlos Moncayo, a...more
In our last newsletter, we reported on the potential pitfalls associated with the anticipated passage of New York Senate Bill S74A, also known as the “Grieving Families Act.” Our prior article pointed out the problematic...more
As of January 30, 2023, Governor Hochul vetoed the New York State Grieving Families Act, which would have overturned century-old law that bars plaintiffs in wrongful death suits from recovering damages to compensate them for...more
As part of our regular practice, Chartwell Law frequently monitors for legislation that could affect clients. As such, we wanted to bring to your attention pending legislation in New York that may affect the payment and...more