What is the difference between a law’s “effective date” and its “operative date”? A common definition of “effective date” is when the new law is “on the books.” A common definition of “operative date” ...
The Grieving Families Act, a proposed broadening of New York’s wrongful death statute, is on a pathway back to Gov. Kathy Hochul's desk. In 2024, Hochul had offered a counterproposal before vetoing ...