LEGAL RESEARCH GENERALLY

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ADMINISTRATIVE LAW Issues in this database are pervasive because there are so many agency-level proceedings in New York.

Other Categories in the Database Which Encompass Aspects of Administrative Law

In addition to the category ADMINISTRATIVE LAW, the following are among the database categories which include significant “Administrative Law” issues.

APPEALS;

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW;

ZONING;

LAND USE;

MUNICIPAL LAW;

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION;

UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE;

MEDICAID;

EMPLOYMENT LAW;

EVIDENCE;

LABOR LAW;

VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC LAW;

ENVIRONMENTAL LAW;

UTILITIES;

FAMILY LAW;

DISCIPLINARY HEARINGS (INMATES);

LANDLORD-TENANT;

SOCIAL SERVICES LAW;

HUMAN RIGHTS LAW;

CRIMINAL LAW;

SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION ACT (SORA).

A Sampling of “Administrative Law” Issues and Topics in the Database

Court-Review Criteria (very limited judicial role in the review of administrative rulings which should be understood before seeking review, and perhaps before participating in the administrative proceeding) (“Appeals” and “Civil Procedure” are Categories);

Separation of Powers (the line between permissible regulation and impermissible legislation) (“Constitutional Law” is a Category);

Exhaustion of Remedies requirement (“Civil Procedure” is a Category);

Substantial Evidence standard (“Evidence” is a Category);

Quasi-Judicial proceedings (“Civil Procedure” is a Category, res judicata and collateral estoppel apply to quasi-judicial proceedings);

NYS Department of Labor rulings (“Employment Law” is a Category);

NYS Department of Health rulings;

NYS Department of Motor Vehicles rulings (“Vehicle and Traffic Law” is a Category);

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation rulings (“Environmental Law is a Category);

NYS Department of Education (“Education-School Law” is a Category);

NYS Public Service Commission (“Untilities” is a Category);

NYS Division of Human Rights (“Employment Law” is a Category);

NYS Comptroller;

NYS Office of Parks, Recreation Historic Preservation (“Environmental Law” is a Category):

NYS Office of Children and Family Services Child Abuse and Maltreatment Register (“Family Law” is a Category)’

Inmate Disciplinary determinations (“Disciplinary Hearings (Inmates)” is a Category);

Parole Board rulings (“Criminal Law” is a Category);

College Disciplinary hearings (“Education-School Law” is a Category);

Zoning Board rulings (“Zoning” is a Category);

Planning Board rulings (“Zoning” and “Land Use” are Categories):

Building Permits (“Zoning” and “Land Use” are Categories);

Variances (“Zoning” and “Land Use” are Categories);

Special Use Permits (“Zoning” and “Land Use” are Categories);

Municipal Employee Benefits, Disciplinary and Termination proceedings (“Municipal Law” and “Employment Law” are Categories);

Employment Discrimination rulings (“Human Rights Law” and “Employment Law” are Categories);

Workers’ Compensation rulings (“Workers’ Compensation” is a Category);

Unemployment Insurance rulings (“Unemployment Insurance” is a Category);

Medicaid Coverage determinations (“Medicaid” is a Category);

Office of the Medicaid Inspector General (OMIG) (“Medicaid” is a Category);

State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) determinations (“Environmental Law” is a Category;

NYC Department of Housing and Community Review (DHCR) (“Municipal Law” and “Landlord-Tenant” are Categories);

NYC Environmental Control Board (“Municipal Law” and “Environmental Law” are Categories);

NYC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) (“Municipal Law” is a Category);

NYC Department of Health (“Municipal Law” is a Category);

NYC Administration for Children’s Services (ACS); (“Municipal Law” and “Family Law” are Categories);

NYC Landmark Preservation Commission (“Municipal Law,: “Landlord-Tenant” and “Real Property” are Categories);

NYC Department of Education (“Municipal Law,” Education-School Law” are Categories);

NYC Division of Human Rights (“Municipal Law’ and “Employment Law” are Categories);

NYC Housing Authority (“Municipal Law” and “Landlord-Tenant” are Categories);

NYC Water Board (“Municipal Law” and “Utilities” are Categories);

NYC Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) (“Municipal Law” is a Category);

Department of Social Services rulings (“Social Services Law” is a Category);

Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs;

NYS Liquor Authority;

Office of People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD);

Sex Offender Registration Act (SORA) (“Sex Offender Registration Act (SORA)” is a Category).