Author: Brandon

Sweet Potatoes, Shredded Chicken and Inorganic Arsenic?: Food for Thought on the Legal Issues Surrounding Heavy Metals in Baby Food

Sometimes, what’s not on a nutrition label matters the most. While food safety in America is largely focused on pathogens and bacteria, a bombshell Feb. 4, 2021 U.S. House Subcommittee report found that baby foods can contain arsenic, lead, cadmium and mercury. In March, the Baby Food Safety Act of 2021 was introduced to Congress … Continued

Bill To Repeal NY Law Office Requirement Advances

The State Senate Judiciary Committee voted April 27 to advance NYSBA-backed legislation that would repeal the controversial Judiciary Law Section 470, which requires lawyers admitted to practice in New York – but residing in other states – to maintain a physical law office in New York State. Nearly 25 percent of NYSBA membership reside or … Continued

Chief Judge Urges Vaccinations as Staffing Levels Increase

Good afternoon Members, Chief Judge Janet DiFiore, in her weekly coronavirus update today, urged all state court system judges and staff to get vaccinated, as they prepare to return to work at courthouses statewide on Monday, May 24. Additionally, DiFiore said beginning today, judicial districts outside New York City have increased their staffing levels to … Continued