Sam Mellins

Senior reporter at New York Focus. Journalist reporting on criminal justice, labor, elections, and NYS/NYC politics.

16 posts •

Business • 6 min read

Biden Gives Activist Shareholders A Leg Up

Proposed new SEC rules could give activist shareholders more power than ever before — but will it be enough to shift corporate behavior?

Sam Mellins • 02 Aug 2022

Local Politics • 5 min read

In California, A Secret Insurance Effort To Boost A Corporate Dem?

Ricardo Lara is fighting to keep his post as the state’s insurance watchdog, while critics say he’s benefiting from the industry he’s charged with regulating.

Sam Mellins • 07 Jun 2022

Business • 6 min read

How Corporate America’s Favorite Legal Trick Is Backfiring

For decades, companies have used arbitration agreements to shirk responsibilities to their customers and employees — but now the tables have turned.

Sam Mellins • 27 May 2022

Environment • 6 min read

“What If I Can’t Insure My Home At All?”

Insurance companies are leaving homeowners at the mercy of climate catastrophes they helped create.

Sam Mellins • 07 Feb 2022