Monthly Archives: June 2011

Rent Regulation & Real Property Tax Relief

Posted on June 27, 2011 by nyls

At the very last minute, some of the most important legislation of the session was lumped into one bill, which became Chapter 97 of 2011. After passing several extensions of a few days to extend the expiring rent regulation law, … Continue reading →

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Same-sex Marriage Enacted in NY

Posted on June 27, 2011 by nyls

After many years of passage in the Assembly, same-sex marriage has passed both houses, and been signed into law. The legislation is comprised of two Chapter Laws, Chapters 95 and 96. It becomes effective 30 days from the date of … Continue reading →

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Lighten Your Load With Legislative Bill Tracking

Posted on June 27, 2011 by TimD

Legislative bill tracking is, to say the least, an overwrought process. It is the hardest thing for most people trying to mount any sort of legal battle because legislation is constantly changing. A bill that seems completely relevant to a given case … Continue reading →

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Legislative History Jury Duty

Posted on June 20, 2011 by TimD

I was once chosen for a jury duty. Being unemployed at the time I was honestly sort of excited about the prospect. I would be offered the opportunity to serve my community in some way that was meaningful, I would … Continue reading →

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Precedent In Legislative History

Posted on June 13, 2011 by TimD

The concept of precedent is central to law and luckily central to most human’s understanding of the world. We do things because time has told us that they are important and reoccurring. It is a fantastic natural order that grows … Continue reading →

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Cover Your Business

Posted on June 6, 2011 by TimD

For some folks researching legislative history is like pulling teeth. It is excruciating to have to look over decades of legislative precedents and precedents being over turned. The seemingly never ending backlog of New York City legislative history can be … Continue reading →

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