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Statute of Limitations Regulatory Reform New York

Statute of Limitations refers to a statute that sets the time period during which a legal claim can be brought. Most statute of limitations laws require individuals to sue at some point during a set period... more +
Statute of Limitations refers to a statute that sets the time period during which a legal claim can be brought. Most statute of limitations laws require individuals to sue at some point during a set period usually commencing from the date of the wrong or injury or the discovery of the wrong or injury. Except for under a limited set of circumstances, if an individual does not file a suit within the specified time period, the law bars them from ever suing on that claim. less -
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New York Court of Appeals Accepts Certified Questions on Whether FAPA Should be Retroactively Applied

The New York Court of Appeals has finally agreed to consider whether retroactive application of the Foreclosure Abuse Prevention Act (“FAPA”) (or sections of it) violates the New York Constitution. Over the last two years,...more

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New York’s Grieving Families Act: Vetoed Again, but What’s Next?

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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

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Assessing the Importance of the Adult Survivors Act

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The Adult Survivors Act, signed into law by New York Governor Kathy Hochul in May 2022, created a one-year lookback window for individuals who experienced sexual abuse after they turned 18 years old. From November 2022 to...more

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#MeToo Update: The Adult Survivors Act for New York Employers

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New York State’s Adult Survivors Act (ASA), which was enacted on November 24, 2022, amends the state’s statute of limitations for civil claims alleging certain sexual offenses—which may include any unwanted sexual contact in...more

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NY restricts lenders’ ability to reset statute of limitations on foreclosures

In December, the New York governor signed A 7737-B, the “Foreclosure Abuse Prevention Act,” which amends the rights of parties in foreclosure actions....more

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