Fair Housing Act - Disparate Impact Case
The justice system in the United States allows for those facing a crime in New York, Federally and throughout the rest of the states to...
New York Criminal Assault won't stop Civil Assault Lawsuit SDNY Rules
The rapper 2 Chainz hired a body guard that assaulted a camera-toting civilian, a photographer, that resulted in injury and criminal...
NY Freedom of Information Law (FOIL); Substantially Prevailing & Awarding Attorney's Fees
In this Freedom of Information law (“FOIL”) hybrid case, Petitioners were taxpayers seeking, among other things, records concerning...
Worker Injured in Fall from Ladder entitled to Summary Judgment
Construction workers are subject to life-altering injuries. In PIERRAKEAS v. 137 E. 38th ST. LLC, 2018 N.Y. Slip Op 32516 (NYC Sup. Ct....
NY Right to a Jury Trial in Deportable Cases
The deportation of noncitizens is an enormous issue of public, political and legal scrutiny. On November 27, 2018, the New York Court of...
Nassau County Police Car Accident is Police Officer's Fault
Nassau County is seeking tp avoid the recovery of property damage in this case where an “accident happened at or near the intersection of...
DUI/DWI Job Termination - NY Unemployment Benefits Granted
Can my DUI/DWI stop me from obtaining unemployment benefits? This case has to do with employment and a Driving While Under the...
New York Speedy Trial Case
Recently, The New York Court of Appeals tackled the inquiry – how long is too long – in People v. Wiggins, 31 N.Y.3d 1, 72 N.Y.S.3d 1, 95...
Criminal Bench Trial Reversed because Judge exercised "prerogative" to not hear Closing Ar
Criminal defense attorneys are sometimes placed in the untenable position of being the only person able to advocate for a client that...
Crane injuries, Falling Debris and Construction accidents to pedestrians and passerbyers
As you walk past a construction site you might stop and try to take a look around at all the action. What is coming to the neighborhood?...
