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August 12, 2022
Real estate syndications
… General Business Law (GBL), commonly referred to as the Martin Act, gives the Attorney General the authority to enforce the … Estate Syndication Act (Syndication Act) was added to the Martin Act, reaffirming existing authority that the …
January 14, 2022
‘Pharma Bro No More’: Attorney General James Scores Court Victory Against Convicted Criminal Martin Shkreli, Banning Him From Pharmaceutical Industry for Life, Ordering Him to Pay Nearly $65 Million
… James Scores Court Victory Against Convicted Criminal Martin Shkreli, Banning Him From Pharmaceutical Industry for … and six other states, finding that convicted criminal Martin Shkreli engaged in illegal and monopolistic behavior … General James . “But Americans can rest easy because Martin Shkreli is a pharma bro no more. A federal court has …
December 06, 2022
Attorney General James Stops Illegal Agreement between Home Care Companies to Protect Patients and Caregivers
… Caregivers December 6, 2022 Marks Homecare Agency Inc. and Martin Ganz to Pay $550,000 in Penalties for Unlawful ‘No … by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) found that Martin Ganz, acting on behalf of Marks Homecare, entered into … more. As a result of today’s agreement, Marks Homecare and Martin Ganz cannot enter into any anti-competitive agreements …
December 01, 2022
Attorney General James and NY Drug Enforcement Task Force Take Down Ghost Gun Trafficking Ring
… in Queens County Supreme Court today, charges Devon Smith-Martin, Fritz Pierre-Louis, and Hakeem Solomon with … (DEA). The investigation revealed that Devon Smith-Martin and Fritz Pierre-Louis ordered ghost gun components … them shipped to an address in Pennsylvania. Devon Smith-Martin then trafficked the firearm components and accessories …
August 10, 2022
Economic Justice Division
… The bureau enforces New York's antitrust laws (Donnelly Act) and also has the authority to sue for violations of … Protection Bureau work Press releases False Claims Act December 20, 2024 Attorney General James Secures Nearly … and rewarding whistleblowers The  New York False Claims Act  and its associated regulations  empower the Attorney …
January 17, 2022
Attorney General James' Statement on MLK Day
… time of year when we celebrate what would have been Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s 93rd birthday, and at this moment … honor of Dr. King, that means passing the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, which are essential to ensuring that our elections are …
July 26, 2022
Social Justice Division
Social Justice Division Social Justice Division Learn more about: Charities Bureau Civil Rights Bureau Hate Crimes Section Voting Rights Section Environmental Protection Bureau Health Care Bureau Housing Protection Unit Labor Bureau Law Enforcement …
September 26, 2022
Attorney General James Sues Cryptocurrency Platform for Operating Illegally and Defrauding Investors
… James specifically charges Nexo with violating New York’s Martin Act and New York Executive Law § 63(12). Attorney General …
March 09, 2022
Attorney General James Urges U.S. Department of Justice to Investigate Texas Anti-Transgender Order for Civil Rights Violations
… such as Title IX and Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act. The advocacy groups that have joined Attorney General … Empire Justice Center, Rochester Evergreen Health Hetrick-Martin Institute for LGBTQIA+ Youth Gender Equality New York …
November 02, 2022
Attorney General James Sues Fraudulent Brooklyn Property Owner for Cheating Immigrant Families
… Brooklyn. The offering plan and subsequent effectiveness amendment were filed with OAG at the time, but Wu never filed … monthly payments to Wu, which they believed to be monthly condominium common charges. However, because no condominium actually existed, these payments were essentially …
November 02, 2022
Attorney General James Secures $30.5 Million from CBS and Leslie Moonves for Insider Trading and Concealing Sexual Assault Allegations
… persistent and illegal conduct and violated New York’s Martin Act and other investor protection laws. As a result of …
August 15, 2022
Before You Buy a Co-op or Condo
… as Article 23-A of the New York General Business Law (the "Martin Act") and other applicable laws.  Every offering plan …
September 01, 2022
The Department of Law issues new advertising guidelines for out of state offerings. (8/5/2015)
… document pursuant to State Administrative Procedure Act Section 102(14). I. Introduction This memorandum … New York General Business Law (“GBL”) Article 23-A, the “Martin Act.” II. Statutory and Regulatory Requirements for … comply with registration and filing requirements of the Martin Act even if the property is located outside of New …
September 01, 2022
The Department of Law Issues New Guidance Document re: Disclaimers of Liability in Offering Plans (11/16/2015)
… pursuant to New York State Administrative Procedure Act § 102(14). I. INTRODUCTION The DOL has observed that … Article 23-A of N.Y. Gen. Bus. Law (“GBL”), the “Martin Act,” and applicable governing regulations expressly … AUTHORITY PROHIBITING DISCLAIMERS OF LIABILITY A. The Martin Act The Martin Act prohibits fraud in the offering and …
April 25, 2022
451685/2020 People of the State of New York against The Trump Organization, Inc Memorandum of Law
… to Cushman pursuant to both Executive Law § 63(12) and the Martin Act (General Business Law § 352) FILED: NEW YORK COUNTY CLERK … similar standard governs subpoenas issued pursuant to the Martin Act, a statute that relates to purchases and sales of …
April 08, 2022
451685/2020 People of the State of New York against The Trump Organization, Inc Second Supplemental Verified Petition
… fraudulent conduct under § 63(12) “is whether the targeted act has the capacity or tendency to deceive, or creates an … La Belle Creole, 10 N.Y.2d at 196. 18. Likewise, the Martin Act empowers the Attorney General to investigate … upon complaint or otherwise.” G.B.L. § 352(1). Under the Martin Act, the Attorney General can conduct investigations …
September 01, 2022
REF Updates Guidance Document Entitled "Temporary Submission and Review Policies and Procedures Due to COVID-19 State of Emergency" (6/28/2021)
… document pursuant to State Administrative Procedure Act § 102(14). I. INTRODUCTION Due to the COVID-19 state of … pursuant to Article 23-A of the General Business Law (“the Martin Act”), REF’s regulations, REF’s guidance documents, … authority to take enforcement action pursuant to the Martin Act and other applicable provisions of law, except as …
September 01, 2022
Assessment of Comment to Part 10
… is not offering or selling “to the public” under the Martin Act. The commenter referenced a 2002 paper by the Business … and Rule 506 were not offered “to the public” under the Martin Act and that no fees or filings are required The …
July 20, 2022
OSI Report on the Death of Jeffrey McClure
1 ag.ny.gov/osi (800) 771-7755 Report on the Investigation into the Death of Jeffrey McClure July 20, 2022 Office of the New York State Attorney General Letitia James Office of Special Investigation 2 SUMMARY Jurisdiction On July 8, 2015, Governor Andrew …
September 01, 2022
The Department of Law issues a new guidance document under Section 102(14)... (8/19/2015)
… document pursuant to State Administrative Procedure Act § 102(14) involving compliance with the Martin Act and governing regulations for occupied buildings … so long as they do not involve any violations of the Martin Act or other applicable laws and regulations, and are …
September 01, 2022
REF publishes guidance document with HPD and DHCR for HDFC coops seeking to transfer or sell their property for market-rate purposes. (7/16/2015)
… document pursuant to State Administrative Procedure Act § 102(14). Introduction The Real Estate Finance Bureau of … the requirements of the PHFL. Required Filing Under the Martin Act In the event that a BCL HDFC obtains the consent … a new offering plan must be submitted pursuant to the Martin Act, along with compliance with the applicable …
September 01, 2022
E-Payment Guidelines
… pursuant to New York State Administrative Procedure Act § 102(14). I. INTRODUCTION The DOL’s Real Estate Finance … requirements pursuant to Article 23-A of the G.B.L. (“the Martin Act”), REF’s regulations, REF’s guidance documents, … the authority to take enforcement action pursuant to the Martin Act and other applicable provisions of law in the …
September 01, 2022
Part 11 – 13 NYCRR 11.18 Guidance
… assess whether the applicant violated any provision of the Martin Act, including by failing to comply with any regulation … be subject to discipline under the Uniform Securities Act or the Blue Sky laws of any other state; has been subject …
September 01, 2022
Policy Statement 101
… YORK STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL FROM REGISTRATION UNDER THE MARTIN ACT. THIS OFFERING MATERIAL MAY BE SUBJECT TO FURTHER … OFFERING MATERIAL OR OTHER FRAUDULENT PRACTICES UNDER THE MARTIN ACT. Rev. 4/18 Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page …
March 09, 2022
2022.03.09 ag james ltr to doj re tx trans discrimination final
… such as Title IX and Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act. Federal civil rights laws have long served as a critical … Empire Justice Center, Rochester Evergreen Health Hetrick-Martin Institute for LGBTQIA+ Youth Gender Equality New York …

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