8.12.26
Greenbaum attorney John Zen Jackson authored an article for Healthcare Perspectives, the firm's healthcare blog, discussing the federal court challenge to New York’s Medical Aid in Dying Act. On July 31, 2026, Judge Orelia E. Merchant dismissed the challenge for lack of subject-matter jurisdiction, finding that neither the individual nor organizational plaintiffs had standing to bring the case. The dismissal was without prejudice and did not address the merits of the claims. Despite the litigation, the Act took effect on August 5, 2026, with the New York Department of Health providing related guidance and resources.