- "Agreements to Agree"
- "As Is" Deals
- "Time is of the Essence"
- Abuse of Power (Judicial)
- Access, generally
- Accidents, generally
- Administrative Proceedings, generally
- Adult Establishments
- Adverse Possession
- Advertising, generally
- Affordable Housing
- Agriculture & Markets Law
- Air Pistols
- Airlines, generally
- Alterations, generally
- Anatomical gifts, generally
- Animal Cruelty
- Animal Shelters, generally
- Antisocial Personality Disorder
- Appellate Division
- Appellate Term
- Arbitration, generally
- Architects, generally
- Article 78 Proceedings
- Assault, generally
- Assignments, generally
- Assumption of Risk
- Athletes, generally
- Attorney General, New York State
- Attorney-in-Fact, generally
- Attorneys' Fees
- Attorneys, generally
- Bat Bugs, generally
- Battery, generally
- Bed Bugs, generally
- Beneficiary Designations
- Broker's Commission
- Bulls, generally
- Bylaws, generally
- Cabarets
- Cars, generally
- Cats, generally
- Censures, generally
- Cigar/Cigarette Smoke, generally
- Civil Rights
- Claim Preclusion
- Code of Conduct for United States Judges
- Code of Professional Responsibility
- Commercial Tenants
- Con Edison
- Condemnation, generally
- Condominiums, generally
- Confidentiality Provisions
- Consent Forms
- Constitutional Issues
- Construction, generally
- Constructive Eviction
- Contempt, generally
- Contracts of Sale, generally
- Contracts, generally
- Conversion, generally
- Cooperatives, generally
- Copyright Law, generally
- Corporate Residential Leases
- Cosmetic Renovations
- Court of Appeals
- Courthouse Security
- Covenants Not to Compete
- Custodial Interrogations, generally
- DHCR
- Deceptive Trade Practices
- Defamation, generally
- Defaults, generally
- Demands of the Rent
- Deregulation, generally
- Disciplinary Rules
- Disclosure, generally
- Discrimination, generally
- Doctors, generally
- Dog Bites
- Dogs, generally
- Drug Holdovers
- E-mails, generally
- Easements, generally
- Elder Abuse
- Electronic Mail, generally
- Eminent Domain
- Employment Agreements
- Essays
- Estoppel Certificates
- Ethics, generally
- Events Calendar
- Experts, generally
- Extortion, generally
- False Imprisonment, generally
- Family Court, generally
- Flooding, generally
- Food, generally
- Foreclosures, generally
- Fraud, generally
- Frequent Flyer Miles
- Frivolous Litigation Conduct
- Gay Rights, generally
- Goldfish, generally
- Graffiti
- Guarantees
- Guardians ad Litem
- Guns, generally
- HPD
- Hamburgers, generally
- Harassment
- Heat
- High-Rent Vacancy Decontrol
- Holdover Proceedings
- Home Improvements
- Homeland Security
- Horses, generally
- Hospitals, generally
- Hostile Work Environments
- Hot Water
- Hotels/Motels, generally
- Identity Theft
- Illegal Evictions
- Illegal Use
- Inadequate Supervison, generally
- Incapacity, generally
- Individual Apartment Improvements (IAIs)
- Injunctions, generally
- Insurance Policies
- Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress
- Investigators, generally
- Judges, generally
- Juries, generally
- Labor Law, generally
- Lawyers, generally
- Lease Defaults
- Libel, generally
- Licensing, generally
- Life Estates
- Life Insurance Policies
- Liquor Licenses, generally
- Lost Baggage
- Malicious Prosecution, generally
- Marriage, generally
- Mental Illness, generally
- Minors, generally
- Mitchell-Lama Buildings
- Mold, generally
- Month-to-Month Tenants
- Mortgages, generally
- Motions to Dismiss
- Moving Companies, generally
- Negligence
- New York City Department of Buildings
- New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development
- New York City Department of Sanitation
- New York City Rent Guidelines Board
- New York City Transit Authority
- New York State Attorney General
- New York State Department of State
- New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR)
- New York State Division of Human Rights
- New York State Liquor Authority
- Noise
- Non-Competition/Non-Disclosure Agreements
- Nonpayment Proceedings
- Nonprimary Residence Proceedings
- Notice of Claim
- Notices to Cure
- Nuisance
- Odors, generally
- Office of Court Administration
- Options to Renew
- Owner's Use
- Parking Violations
- Paternity Disputes
- Penal Law, generally
- Penalties
- Perpetual Leases, generally
- Personal Injury
- Pests, generally
- Pets, generally
- Politics, generally
- Poster Law, New York City
- Power of Attorney, generally
- Preferential Rents
- Premises Liability
- Prevailing Party
- Privacy Rights
- Pro Se Litigants
- Professional Responsibility
- Profiteering
- Property Condition Disclosure Statement
- Property Damage
- Property Transfers
- Protective Services, generally
- Protests, generally
- Public Interest
- Punitive Damages
- Quantum Meruit
- Reasonable Accommodation
- Release Forms
- Religious Discrimination
- Renewal Options
- Renovations, generally
- Rent Control
- Rent Demands
- Rent Overcharge, generally
- Rent Stabilization
- Rent, generally
- Residential Tenants
- Restaurants, generally
- Restraints on Alienation
- Restrictive Covenants
- Reward Travel
- Roommates
- Sanctions
- School Buses, generally
- Searches and Seizures
- Security Deposits
- Self Representation
- Senior Citizens
- Settlements, generally
- Sexual Assault, generally
- Sexual Harassment, generally
- Slander, generally
- Small Claims
- Social Dancing
- Solicitation, generally
- Specific Performance
- Spoliation
- State Commission on Judicial Conduct
- Statute of Limitations
- Statutory Interpretation
- Stipulations, generally
- Strict Liability
- Structural Renovations
- Subject Matter Jurisdiction
- Subleasing, generally
- Succession Rights
- Supers, generally
- Surveys, generally
- Taxes, generally
- Teachers, generally
- Termination Notices
- Tests, generally
- Title Disputes
- Trade Secrets, generally
- Traffic Lights, generally
- Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
- Treble Damages
- Trespass, generally
- Trusts & Estates
- Undue Influence
- Unenforceable Provisions
- Union Protests, generally
- United States Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
- United States Supreme Court
- Unreasonable Restraints on Alienation
- Unsigned Agreements
- Utilities, generally
- Vacancy Decontrol
- Verdicts
- Vermin, generally
- Vibrations, generally
- Vicious Propensities
- Voter Apathy
- Waiver
- Warrants, generally
- Warranty of Habitability
- Water Leaks, generally
- Weapons, generally
- Wills, generally
- Wrongful Evictions
- Zoning
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You Are Invited to The Greenwich Village-Chelsea Chamber of Commerce's Networking Luncheon With Guest Speaker: Hon. Richard Gottfried Assemblymember 75th Assembly District Thursday, October 2, 2008 12:30 - 2:30 P.M. Suenos 311 West 17th Street...
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PET PARADE Saturday, October 18. 2008 1- 4PM Calling all pet lovers! Join Friends, the West 44th Street Better Block Association and Spoiled Brats at Hudson River Park's Pier 84 for a day of celebrating New York City's most cuddly residents. All...
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In Budd v. Quinlan, Linda Budd purchased a puppy from Bernadette Vicidomine. Immediately after the sale, Budd brought the animal to a vet and was charged $2,383 to treat the dog's illness. While New York law limits the amount of damages an...
Continue reading "WHAT'S UP, BUDD?" »
In People v. Ruddy, Anthony Ruddy pled guilty to burglary and agreed to participate in a "Saratoga County Drug Treatment Court Program" in exchange for "time served" and a five-year probationary period. If he breached that arrangement, Ruddy was...
Continue reading "RESENTENCING REVERSED" »
A reader sent us this ad which appeared in a travel magazine, and suggested there was a subliminal message in the copy. Do you see it?...
Continue reading "CROSS YOUR HEART ..." »
In Johnson v. First Student, Inc., Lizette Johnson and her husband were injured when a driver of a school bus owned by First Student, Inc. (First Student) rear-ended them at a traffic light. Before attempting to make a left...
Continue reading "HEY BUS DRIVER, DON'T MOVE THAT BUS!" »
In People v. Mitchell, Curtis Mitchell and Charles May were seen breaking and entering into a Manhattan building. Although police were summoned, the two were no longer in the area by the time officers arrived. Some time later that...
Continue reading "WHY RETURN TO THE CRIME SCENE?" »
The Spectrum Project -- a not-for-profit 501(c) organization -- sponsors programs for children with special needs, particularly those within the Autistim spectrum. The Law Offices of JenniElena Rubino is hosting a fundraiser for the organization on Thursday, October 2, 2008, from...
Continue reading "SEE THE SPECTRUM AT HARBOR LIGHTS" »
Senator Barack Obama will be in town on Thursday, October 16, 2008, meeting with supporters at 8:00 AM, at The Metropolitan Club, One East 60th Street, at Fifth Avenue (here in Manhattan). If you've got $30,800 to blow on a breakfast, the...
Continue reading "$30,800 GETS YOU BREAKFAST WITH BARACK OBAMA" »
In Uzan v. Telsim Mobil Telekomunikasyon Hizmetleri A.S., Cem Cengiz Uzan filed suit asserting several tort claims against the directors of Telsim Mobil -- his former employer. A case may be heard in New York, when a person or...
Continue reading "WAS IT JURISDICTIONAL OR NOT?" »
In Trakis v. Manhattanville Coll., Louis Trakis sued Manhattanville College after he was fired for "breach of employment contract, civil rights violations, and defamation." Trakis taught Art at Manhattanville College as an "at will" employee who held the title...
Continue reading ""AT WILL" PROFESSOR TERMINATED" »
Our partner, Lucas A. Ferrara, appeared in the New York Times Real Estate Section responding to a question on "high income, high rent" deregulation. Here's the piece in its entirety: September 25, 2008, 7:49 pm Are Old...
Continue reading "LUCAS IN THE TIMES: ARE SENIORS EXEMPT FROM LUXURY DECONTROL?" »
Our friends over at the Puppetry Arts Theatre are having their third annual "Haunted Halloween Carnival," on Saturday, October 25, 2008, from noon to 5 PM. Here are the details: Haunted Halloween CarnivalSaturday October 25th12noon-5pmFree AdmissionRecreation Center of 1st Street...
Continue reading "ONLY $2 FOR A HAUNTED LAB?" »
Here's the text of an e-mail we received from New York City Council Member Jessica Lappin earlier this week: Dear Lucas: I have some important news: Mayor Bloomberg signed my crane safety bills into law on Monday. These bills...
Continue reading "JESSICA LAPPIN HATES CRANES" »
In Santorini Equities v. Picarra, Francisco Picarra and his daughters, Rachel and Sonya, claimed they shouldn't be evicted from their Manhattan rent-stabilized "310-square foot walk-up apartment" Even though Francisco spent much of each year with his wife and family...
Continue reading "A PORTUGUESE RESTORATION?" »
In Wilder v. Tomaino, an 86-year-old woman filed suit to "cancel a deed and recover title" to a home in which she had lived for 58 years. Janet Tomaino, acting with general power of attorney, conveyed the property to National...
Continue reading "AGENT DIDN'T HAVE POWER" »
In Matter of Yitzhak "James" Pastreich v. New York State Div. of Hous. & Community Renewal, Pastreich sued his landlord to keep a "preferential rent" in place. In 1991, Pastreich and his landlord entered into a lease which acknowledged...
Continue reading "ENDING "PREFERENTIAL RENT" REQUIRES A HEARING" »
Here's a fundraising event the Obama campaign whipped up for Sunday, October 5, 2008. The suggested contribution levels are $1000 for the reception, $2300 for the reception and dinner, and $5000 for the reception, dinner and "raffle." It's not clear...
Continue reading "ARTISTS AND CHEFS FOR OBAMA" »
In Fitzpatrick v Currie, Brian Fitzpatrick was a passenger in a vehicle driven by Bria Currie, when during the course of an accident, the passenger-side air-bag deployed and caused injuries to Fitzpatrick's face and right eye. His father inspected and photographed...
Continue reading "SUBURU NOT LIABLE FOR AIR-BAG INJURIES" »
In Matter of Bishop, the Departmental Disciplinary Committee of the First Judicial Department (DDC) filed a disciplinary proceeding against Winford Kent Bishop -- an attorney -- after he was disbarred by the State of Georgia. Bishop was licensed to practice in...
Continue reading "THIS BISHOP GOT DISBARRED, TWICE!" »
This photo was sent to us by a reader. (We're thinking an explanation really isn't necessary.)...
Continue reading "WHAT'S RIGHT WITH THIS PICTURE?" »
Last December, we looked at the case of 565 Tenant's Corp. v. Adams, an Appellate Term decision wherein a cooperative shareholder faced eviction from his apartment based on "nuisance." The underlying case was settled by way of an agreement (dated July 31,...
Continue reading "WHAT'S THE POOP WITH THE APPELLATE DIVISION?" »
Nassay County Executive Thomas R. Suozzi and Nassau County Parks Commissioner Jose L. Lopez are having a "cocktail gala" on Friday, October 3, 2008, at 7:00 PM, to benefit the restoration of the historic Chelsea Mansion and Gardens. The...
Continue reading "PARTY WITH THOMAS SUOZZI AT CHELSEA MANSION" »
The Brennan Center Legal Series and its Steering Committee Members Michael Waldman (Brennan Center for Justice), Jim Johnson (Brennan Center board chair, Debevoise & Plimpton) Michele Balfour, Jeremy Creelan (Jenner & Block), Beth Golden, Professor Helen Hershkoff...
Continue reading "TO THE 44th POWER?" »
In Baccash v. Sayegh, Iman Baccash owned "Bridal Couture" a bridal gown boutique, and decided to purchase "Peggy Peters," a nearby bridal shop, after its owner died. Instead of structuring the deal as an asset purchase, Iman's attorney, Andrew...
Continue reading "BRIDAL WARS" »
You Are Invited to The Greenwich Village-Chelsea Chamber of Commerce's Networking Luncheon With Guest Speaker: Jeanne Fleming Director Village Halloween Parade Learn more about the nation's largest night festival and what will be featured during the 35th...
Continue reading "INTO NIGHT FESTIVALS?" »
In Matter of Seasia D. v. Mr. & Mrs. Anonymous, wanted to adopt Seasia D., an infant born out of wedlock, who had been surrendered by her 14-year old mother. After the child's biological father filed a challenge, the Queens...
Continue reading "FATHER LOSES CHILD ANON" »
UPDATE: THIS CASE WAS REVERSED ON APPEAL (Find link to latest decision, below.) In Doe v. Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester, "Jane and John Doe" filed suit against the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester after Rev. Peter M. DeBellis allegedly...
Continue reading "SHOULD PRIEST GET AWAY WITH ADULTERY?" »
Batter Up for Bing! Assemblyman Jonathan Bing's 2008 Re-Election Campaign Kickoff Monday, October 6, 20085:30 pm - 7:30 pm Pig 'n' Whistle on Second951 Second Avenue (between 50th and 51st Streets) Ticket Prices:$30 Single$100 Double$250 Triple$500 Home Run$1,000 Grand...
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She may dislike Sarah Palin, but Gloria Steinem sure does love her Democrat women. On Friday, October 3, 2008, Ms. Steinem is hosting a luncheon at The Yale Club of New York City benefitting Judy Baker (MO-9), Siobhan "Sam" Bennett (PA-15), Suzanne...
Continue reading "GLORIA STEINEM WANTS WOMEN IN THE HOUSE" »
In People v. Cruz, Flor Cruz was in a parking garage when an undercover police officer approached and supposedly attempted to purchase drugs. The officer testified that Cruz followed him out of the garage and "negotiated a drug transaction," then...
Continue reading "WAS HE HAILING A CAB OR NOT?" »
In Jackson v. State of New York, Derrick Jackson sued the State of New York after he was injured at the Woodbourne Correctional Facility in Sullivan County. (Jackson, a prisoner, slipped and fell while getting out of the shower.)...
Continue reading "SHOWER SLIPPERY WHEN WET" »
In Day Wholesale, Inc. v. State of New York, Day Wholesale asked a court to stop New York State's enforcement of an amended version of Tax Law section 471-e. This law required all non-Indians to pay a tax on...
Continue reading "A TRIBAL WAR AVERTED" »
New York's Congressional Delegation is coming out in force for Eric Massa's 2008 campaign for Congress (Upstate New York's 29th District). On Monday, October 6, 2008, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM, Jacques Rosas is having a fundraiser at his "studio...
Continue reading "NEW YORK'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION COMES OUT FOR ITS MASSA" »
On Thursday, October 2, 2008, at 6:30 PM, Stonewall Democrats of New York City is hosting its "3rd Annual Woman's Awards" at The Stonewall Inn (Christopher and 7th Avenue). The 2008 honorees are Liz Kreuger, C. Virginia Fields, Emily May, and...
Continue reading "STONEWALL DEMS HONOR KREUGER, FIELDS, MAY & MOON" »
In Matter of Liakis v. Selsky, Nicholas Liakis was accused of violating a prison disciplinary rule which requires inmates to provide a urine sample within a specified time period. While he acknowledged he failed to provide a urine sample...
Continue reading "TO PEE OR NOT TO PEE ...." »
In Matter of Jones, Hersy Jones, Jr., faced disbarment from the practice of law in the State of New York after being disbarred in the State of Louisiana. The Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board determined disbarment was appropriate after Jones...
Continue reading "ATTORNEY DISBARRED OVER $9K?" »
Although we were sworn to secrecy for months, it's now official .... For a second year in a row, our partner, Lucas A. Ferrara will appear in "Super Lawyers" magazine -- a honor accorded to only 5% of the...
Continue reading "LUCAS IS A SUPER LAWYER!" »
853 Broadway, Suite 801 New York, NY 10003 (T) 212.255.5811 (F) 212.255.5058 www.villagechelsea.com The Greenwich Village-Chelsea Chamber of Commerce cordially invites you to our next "After Hours" Complimentary Drinks & Hors D'oeuvres Although all Greenwich Village-Chelsea Chamber of Commerce...
Continue reading "A MONSTER BASH!" »
David Weprin, New York City Council Finance Chair (who is making a run for New York City Comptroller in 2009), is having a fundraiser on Wednesday, September 24, 2008, at 5:00 PM. The suggested minimum contribution is $500. Here are...
Continue reading "DAVID WEPRIN GOES GREEN" »
Eric Lane, Senior Fellow at the Brennan Center for Justice, and Distinguished Professor of Public Law and Public Service at Hofstra Law School, will speak at the next City Law Breakfast on Friday, October 17, 2008, 8:15 a.m, at...
Continue reading "TERM LIMITS: THE DEVIL IS IN THE DETAILS" »
In Buissereth v. Dittrich, Luckner Buissereth sued Timothy Dittrich and Jeanmil Jeanty to recover damages for personal injuries suffered in a car accident. Buissereth was a passenger in Jeanty's car when it was struck by Dittrich at an intersection...
Continue reading "WRONG RIGHT-OF-WAY?" »
In People v. Bassoff, Esther Bassoff -- a "business broker" -- pled guilty to first degree fraud and third degree grand larceny. She also agreed to pay $175,000 in restitution and serve five years probation. Although ordered to pay...
Continue reading "BASSOFF!" »
In Walsh v. Mystic Tank Lines Corp., Wendi Walsh filed suit against Mystic Tank Lines Corporation (Mystic) to recover damages for an alleged wrongful death. (On June 10, 2005, Walsh's decedent was killed in a Suffolk County car accident.)...
Continue reading "NO INFO GETS YOU NO CHANGE" »
Please Join Co-Hosts Guests Expected in Attendance Kenneth AdamsThe Business Council of New York State*Richard AndersonNew York Building Congress*Tonio BurgosTonio Burgos and Associates*Marc A. Chiffert, P.E.NY Chapter, NY State Society of Professional Engineers*Stuart GrahamSkanska USA*Jeffrey GuralNewmark & Company Real Estate*New...
Continue reading "LUNCH WITH NADLER & OBERSTAR WILL RUN YOU $1000" »
You are invited to a special breakfast on September 25th, featuring the New York State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, who will join City Hall for an On/Off the Record discussion. The event will feature a half hour interview with Silver on the record and a half...
Continue reading "SHELDON SILVER SPEAKS!" »
In 1212 Ocean Ave. Hous. Dev. Corp. v. Brunatti, Ocean Avenue Housing (OAH) filed suit against Deborah Brunatti alleging "nuisance, trespass, and negligence." Brunatti and OAH owned adjoining property which was separated by a "retaining wall." An elm tree, located...
Continue reading "NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET?" »
Ed Gersowitz is having a fundraiser for State Assemblymember Micah Z. Kellner on Thursday, September 25, 2008, at 6:00 PM. The minimum suggested contribution is $250. However, "any amount is welcome; no one will be turned away." (Checks are...
Continue reading "HOW COULD YOU SAY "NO" TO THIS PUNAM?" »
In Lackow v. Department of Education of the City of New York, Douglas Lackow challenged the New York City Department of Education's (DOE) attempts to terminate his employment. The DOE investigated Lackow, a tenured biology teacher, after he reportedly...
Continue reading "TEACHER DISMISSED FOR POTTY MOUTH" »
In Galasso v. Wegmans Food Mkts., Inc., Laurie Galasso was trying to hang a construction sign on the side of the road when a Wegmans Food Markets tractor-trailer was travelling by, at some 10 to 15 miles per hour over...
Continue reading "GONE WITH THE WIND?" »
Citizens Union Foundation and the League of Women Voters of New York Cityin partnership with Baruch College, School of Public Affairs present Civic ConversationA Public Forum CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORMIN NEW YORK STATE Dan CantorExecutive Director, Working Families Party The...
Continue reading "WHAT WILL YOUR MONEY BUY?" »
In Smith v. NYC Housing Authority, Ishyra Smith -- an eight-year-old girl -- injured her leg while visiting a New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) playground. Apparently, Smith climbed onto an inverted fish tank which had been disposed of in the...
Continue reading "PERILOUS PLAYTIME" »
In Coker v. Bakkal Foods, Inc., Serap Coker sued Bakkal Foods, Inc. after she tripped on an extension cord while shopping at the company's store. (The cord was connected to a fan used to dry the floors.) Coker was later...
Continue reading "AD2 SUPPORTS A COKER" »
In People v. Iacono, Iacono was arrested for driving an uninsured, unregistered vehicle. When the Nassau County District Court accepted his guilty plea, it informed Iacono that he would have to pay $800 in fines and surcharges, would need to...
Continue reading ""REMORSELESS SCOFFLAW" AVOIDS JAIL" »
The Center for Real Estate Studies at New York Law School is having its second annual breakfast forum on "Sustainable Real Estate Development in New York City," on Thursday, September 18, 2008, at 8:15 A.M. Jonathan F.P. Rose, President of...
Continue reading "THIS BREAKFAST WILL SUSTAIN YOU" »
Please Join Vincent C. Alfonso, Ph.D. * Ronny Bassan * Catherine Beason * Adam Blumenthal * Albert Butzel * Marilena Christodoulou * Kelli Conlin * Aidan Connolly * Hon. Debra Cooper * Dr. Chris Creatura * Leslie & James...
Continue reading "PETER MAX IS HAVING A PARTY!" »
In Boston v. City of New York, George Boston -- a sanitation employee -- sued the City of New York and the Charosa Foundation for injuries he incurred while emptying Charosa's trash. Boston was positioned on a "running board"...
Continue reading "WILL BOSTON BEAT THE BIG APPLE?" »
In People v. Newkirk, Paul Newkirk was convicted of robbery in the second degree after his partner stole computer monitors from a wholesale store. Newkirk and an accomplice entered the store, picked up the boxes, approached the exit, and...
Continue reading "HOW WOULD YOU SPIN THIS?" »
In Marmelstein v. Kehillat New Hempstead: Rav Aron Jofen Community Synagogue, Adina Marmelstein felt that her Rabbi, Mordecai Tendler, breached a "fiduciary duty" owed to her. Marmelstein was a congregant at Tendler's synagogue when Tendler began counseling her about...
Continue reading "THIS COULDN'T HAVE BEEN KOSHER" »
Here's an event announcement we received from the Brooklyn Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Project: Join us for a great morning in Prospect Park while supporting the critical work of the Brooklyn Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Project (VLP) and honoring the...
Continue reading "LIZ PADILLA 5K" »
In February 2001, Denise Barranco filed bankruptcy. A few months later, she was supposedly injured as a result of Cabrini Medical Center's negligence. In May 2001, the Bankruptcy Court issued an order of discharge, and two months later her estate...
Continue reading "NEGLIGENCE CLAIM BANKRUPTED" »
In Porcari v. Gannett Satellite Info. Network, Inc., Lawrence A. Porcari, Jr., filed suit against Gannett for "defamatory" remarks made about him in The Journal News Westchester. It was reported that Porcari had been sanctioned for "ongoing frivolous conduct...
Continue reading "CONFUSING KID FOR DAD WAS DEFAMATORY?" »
Congratulations to our partner, Glenn H. Spiegel, who recently responded to a question posed by a New York Times reader. Here's the piece in its entirety: September 12, 2008, 2:59 pm After Subletting Apartment, Is Holder...
Continue reading "SPIEGEL IN THE TIMES: WHAT'S SUBLETTING TENANT'S LIABILITY?" »
Our friend Yetta Kurland, candidate for New York City Council (3rd District), keeps coming up with unusual fundraising themes. Here's one hosted by her dogs, Sal and Luca, on Sunday, September 28, 2008, at 1:00 PM, at Animal Haven SoHo. The suggested minimum...
Continue reading "THROW THESE DOGS A BONE!" »
Come to Celebrate Our Carnegie Hill Neighbor CONGRESSWOMAN CAROLYN MALONEY''S BOOK Rumors of Our Progress Have Been Greatly Exaggerated Monday, September 15th, 6:00-8:00 pm AT THE CORNER BOOKSTORE 1313 MADISON AVENUE...
Continue reading "MALONEY AT THE CORNER BOOKSTORE" »
In Holdridge/BK St., Inc. v. Lamson, Holdridge filed a nonpayment case against Richard Lamson, a commercial tenant. When the New York County Civil Court granted relief in the landlord's favor, and awarded a final judgment of possession and a money...
Continue reading "OFFICES AIN'T FOR SLEEPING" »
In Falk v. Chittenden, Robert Falk attempted to have Timothy Chittenden's attorney, Jonathan Lovett, disqualified because of a "conflict of interest." When Falk, the lieutenant of Rye's Police Department, filed misconduct charges against Officer Chittenden, the latter retained Lovett as...
Continue reading "WHAT THE FALK WAS GOING ON?" »
In Matter of Christopher H. v. Lisa H., the Dutchess County Family Court found a father had been sexually abusing and neglecting his two daughters and terminated his visitation rights until the childrens' therapist thought it appropriate to resume...
Continue reading "FATHER'S DAY?" »
In People v. Wilson, during jury selection for Dwayne Wilson's criminal trial, a prospective juror asked to be excused because he was a business owner. When questioned, the juror explained it would be difficult for him to serve but,...
Continue reading "HOW CONVENIENT WAS THIS?" »
You are invited to a Luncheon For Lt. Governor Bev Perdue 2008 Candidate for Governor of North Carolina Jack Room 21 Club 21 West 52nd Strret New York City Wednesday September 24, 2008 12:30pm *Host: $4,000 *Sponsor:...
Continue reading "PERDUE FOR GOVERNOR?" »
In Perez v. Canale, Enso Perez slipped on a walkway owned and managed by Amelia Canale and other defendants. While Perez alleged the cement walkway was covered with snow and ice, the defendants' expert established, at the time of...
Continue reading "CAN'T SLIP ON STUFF THAT AIN'T THERE!" »
In Hoft v. Frenkel, Joanne Hoft sued for breach of contract after Baila Frenkel cancelled an agreement to purchase Hoft's home. (Hoft believed she was entitled to keep the $54,500 down payment.) The sale had been conditioned upon Baila's ability...
Continue reading "DOWN PAYMENT GETS RETURNED" »
In Matter of Lacona v. New York State Dept. of Agric. & Mkts., the Village of Lacona filed a special proceeding -- pursuant to CPLR Article 78 -- challenging the New York State Department of Agriculture & Market's (DAM)...
Continue reading "VILLAGE'S MANURE LAW WAS DAMNED" »
We received a letter from Nicholas Carter, a candidate for U.S. Senate from Wyoming, inviting us to a fundraiser on Wednesday, September 17, 2008, at 6:00 PM, at the home of Virginia Davies. A part of his missive gave us some pause,...
Continue reading "NICK CARTER IS LOOKING FOR SURROGATES" »
In People v. Esposito, Esposito was sentenced by the Ulster County Court to 9 years in prison with 5 years of "postrelease supervision" when he was convicted (after a guilty plea) of aggravated sexual abuse in the first degree,...
Continue reading "TRY GETTING A CHARGE OUT OF THIS" »
In People v. Rosicky, Brian Rosicky sought to vacate his conviction on the grounds the Court hadn't advised him of a right to be present for his trial or that it would occur in his absence. When Rosicky failed...
Continue reading "SENTENCE IMPOSED IN ABSENTIA, REVERSED" »
In Matter of Kridel v. Commissioner of Labor, Karen Kridel sought unemployment insurance benefits after being terminated from her position with a law firm. Kridel, formerly employed on an hourly basis as a paralegal, was miffed when the firm implemented...
Continue reading "LADY CANNED FOR SMOKING" »
As of 11:20 PM Tuesday evening (September 9, 2008), with 100% of precincts reporting, NY1 News announced that Nancy Bannon won her bid to be New York County's next Civil Court Judge. Here are the results for some of our other local races: Updated 11:20 PM...
Continue reading "BANNON WINS!" »
City Hall News, in conjunction with Commerce Bank, is hosting a cocktail reception on Wednesday, September 17, 2008, at 6:30 PM, honoring the "next generation of political leaders." Here's the a copy of the invite we received: Invites...
Continue reading "BUT WHAT IF YOU'RE OVER 40?" »
In People v. Meseck, Mark Meseck thought his convictions -- for unlawful imprisonment in the first degree and endangering the welfare of a child -- were against the weight of the evidence. According to Meseck's girlfriend, the two had...
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In Tirado v. Elrac Inc., Miguel Tirado sued Elrac and U-Haul Inc. (UHI) for injuries sustained in a car accident. (Tirado was a passenger in a car owned by Elrac and hit by a U-Haul truck.) Claiming it was...
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In DeJesus v. New York City Housing Authority, after leaving a bag of trash along the exterior of a locked "dump site" serving the Marble Hill Houses up in the Bronx, Ines DeJesus slipped and fell on a small piece...
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Citizens Union, in conjunction with New York University's Wagner School, is sponsoring a series of morning discussions (breakfasts) with prominent elected officials and other civic leaders. On Wednesday, September 17, 2008, City Comptroller William C. Thompson is scheduled to...
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In Singh v. Ramirez, Mohinder Singh filed a summary holdover proceeding against Anllir Ramirez. Ramirez, a rent-stabilized tenant, was served with a notice to cure which alleged that he was in violation of his lease for subletting the unit...
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In 1989, the Exxon Valdez, a supertanker carrying 53 millions gallons of crude oil, set off from its port in Alaska into the Prince William Sound. Before departing, ship captain Joseph Hazelwood reportedly imbibed about "15 ounces of 80-proof alcohol, enough 'that...
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In Matter of Barron v. Board of Elections in the City of New York, Inez D. Barron sued the New York City Board of Elections (BOE) for hindering her New York State Assembly candidacy. On April 8, 2008, Assembly...
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This just in: and two local community papers, have endorsed Nancy Bannon's candidacy for New York County Civil Court Judge. The Primary is only days away. Here are the two candidates for the slot: Michael Katz Nancy Bannon VOTE...
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The Mid-Manhattan Branch of the NAACP is having its 7th Annual Freedom Fund Benefit Luncheon on Saturday, September 13, 2008, at Marina del Rey up in the Bronx. The reception is scheduled to start at 11:30 AM and end at 4:30 PM....
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Here's a piece of literature that asks a $250,000 question: Should voters trust Nora Anderson? ...
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Peace Action of Staten Island is sponsoring a buffet dinner event entitled "Make Food Not War ... with Staten Island's Own Celebrity Chefs," on Saturday, September 6, 2008, at 5:00 PM, Central Family Life Center, 49 Wright Street, in Richmond County. Ticket...
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In Hirschmann v. Hassapoyannes, Constantine Hassapoyannes sought to stop a cooperative corporation from withdrawing its approval of his application to purchase a unit in the building. At his board interview, Hassapoyannes agreed to abide by the coop's policy which...
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In Payano v. Hempstead Union Free School District, Yihanee Payano filed a personal injury case against Union Free School District claiming she contracted salmonella poisoning after eating tainted chicken nuggets offered by a school cafeteria. The District moved to dismiss the...
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In Master Mech. Corp. v Macaluso, Master Mechanical Corp. (MMC) hired James Macaluso to secure bids for "heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) work" and entered into a non-disclosure contract wherein Macaluso agreed not disclose certain "trade secrets" acquired...
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In People v. Murphy, Kevin Murphy was arrested for allegedly stabbing someone and agreed to speak with the police after being advised of his rights. During the course of the interrogation, officers stopped the questioning to allow Murphy to...
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In Matter of Emily I. v. Amy J., Emily's father wanted the Lawrence County Family Court to declare the child a victim of abuse. When Amy realized there was no possibility the couple would reconcile, she shot and seriously...
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On a December morning back in 2005, 45-year-old Peter Foster was in such an agitated state that upon encountering his mother he began "berating her, accusing her of being a man dressed as a woman," violently grabbed her, pulled down...
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In Hellert v. Town of Hamburg, Donald and Joann Hellert sued the Town of Hamburg for allowing "toxic and hazardous substances to migrate." The Hellerts not only claimed property damage but that the chemicals were the cause of their child's...
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In Boateng v. Motorcycle Safety School, Christina Boateng sued Motorcycle Safety School (MSS) for injuries she sustained while enrolled in a motorcycle riding course. Apparently, at the time she registered for the two-day class, Boateng executed a liability release....
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Nancy Bannon, candidate for New York County Civil Court Judge, will be having a fundraiser on Monday, September 8, 2008, at 5:30 PM, at Rossini's Restaurant (108 East 38th Street - between Park & Lex). There's no minimum suggested...
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Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney is hosting a fundraiser for Congressman Bill Foster on Monday, September 8, 2008, at 8:00 AM, at the home of Polly Cleveland & Tom Haines, here in Manhattan. Foster (Illinois, 14th District) was elected to fill...
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In Rigley v. Utter, Jarrett Rigley was injured when Wanda Utter's dog ran in front of his motorcycle. On this particular day, Utter's unleashed dog was crossing the same street on which Rigley was driving his motorcycle. When Rigley...
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In 1725 York Venture v. Block, 1725 York Venture started an eviction proceeding against Michael & Nomi Block for harboring a dog in their apartment without the owner's consent. While the building was "pet-friendly," the Blocks' lease didn't allow...
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In Petrone v. Fernandez, Melanie Petrone -- a mail carrier -- was working her route when she observed a rottweiller named "Kai" positioned on Fernandez's lawn only feet away from her. Since the animal was unleashed, Petrone retreated. When she noticed...
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In Matter of Miles v. Commissioner of Labor, Stacy Miles was fired from her job at a New York City college because she refused to accept a new position. Stacy had been reassigned to the student enrollment services counseling center...
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Tomorrow night, September 3, 2008, at 6:00 PM, the Civil Service Employees Association, (CSEA), is having a fundraiser for New York State Assembly candidate Inez Barron at its regional office here in Manhattan. The suggested minimum contribution is $25.00 Here's...
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You are invited to a special breakfast on Friday, September 12th, featuring New York City Comptroller, William Thompson who will join City Hall for an On/Off the Record discussion. The event will feature a half hour interview with Thompson and a half hour off...
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In Matter of D'Alessandro v. West Hempstead Fire Department, the Board of Fire Commissioners of the West Hempstead Fire Department (WHFD) relieved William D'Alessandro of his firefighting duties after he was found guilty of misconduct. Because of a medical...
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In Matter of Mills v. Commissioner of Labor, Uyla Mills -- who worked for Miteq, Inc., as a micro assembler -- was discharged from her job for being disruptive and saying disparaging things about her boss. After being warned...
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In Matter of Booker v. Intermagnetics Gen. Corp., Martha Booker -- an assembly line worker at Intermagnetics General Corp.'s factory -- suffered a traumatic head injury while at work when she fainted and struck her head on the floor....
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We've gone fishin'! (No point belaboring it. We'll see ya tomorrow.)...
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