Barrett v Sacks & Sacks, LLP 2025 NY Slip Op 02547 Decided on April 29, 2025 Appellate Division, First Department is an example of the “but for” part of the legal malpractice formula. The legal malpractice formula holds that a successful legal malpractice claim shows, (i) departure from good practice; (ii) which proximately causes a…
When people think about workplace injuries, they often picture construction sites or warehouses. But the reality is that many injuries happen in ordinary office environments. If you’ve been hurt at work in an office setting in Westchester County, you may be wondering what your options are—and whether your employer or someone else might be legally…
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Key Takeaways In This Guide Include: The risks of filing an uncontested divorce without a lawyer. How a lawyer can help support and represent you in your uncontested divorce case. The legal services unique to an uncontested divorce case. Are You Legally Allowed To Handle An Uncontested Divorce Without A Lawyer In New York? When…
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Andrew Lavoott Bluestone has been an attorney for 40 years, with a career that spans criminal prosecution, civil litigation and appellate litigation. Mr. Bluestone became an Assistant District Attorney in Kings County in 1978, entered private practice in 1984 and in 1989 opened his private law office and took his first legal malpractice case. Since…
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Rear-end collisions happen all too often in Westchester County. From stop-and-go traffic on I-287 to busy intersections in White Plains, these accidents are a daily risk for drivers. While some rear-end crashes are minor fender-benders, others cause serious injuries and costly damage. If you’re involved in a rear-end collision, it’s important to understand how fault…
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FR v. AR, 2025 NY Slip Op 50549 – Nassau Co. Supreme Court 2025: “The salient facts of this case give rise to an ever-evolving issue: since the Court of Appeals decision Kahn v. Kahn, infra, what authority, if any, does the Court have to order the pendente lite sale of the marital residence? Nearly…
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How Does Mediation Work In New York Divorces? In New York, mediation can work in one of two ways, the first of which involves the associated parties contacting a mediator on their own to initiate the process. Mediation can resolve numerous different issues, including asset distribution, custody disputes, visitation, and a several other complications that…
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Andrew Lavoott Bluestone has been an attorney for 40 years, with a career that spans criminal prosecution, civil litigation and appellate litigation. Mr. Bluestone became an Assistant District Attorney in Kings County in 1978, entered private practice in 1984 and in 1989 opened his private law office and took his first legal malpractice case. Since…
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For home improvement contractors working in Suffolk County, compliance with local consumer protection laws is not optional — it’s a business necessity. The Suffolk County Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) actively enforces its Home Improvement Code, and violations can result in steep fines, license suspensions, or even criminal charges. This guide will walk you through…
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Most work-related injuries are handled through workers’ compensation, which covers medical expenses and lost wages without needing to prove fault. But not every workplace injury is solely your employer’s responsibility. In many cases, someone outside your company—a contractor, vendor, or property owner—may have caused or contributed to your injury. That’s where a third-party lawsuit comes…
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