Connolly v Nina 2024 NY Slip Op 51045(U) Decided on August 13, 2024 Supreme Court, Kings County Maslow, J.: “The instant matter pertains to the custody of two dogs, Mary Alice and Henry. This Court conducted a hearing over the course of three days: July 5, 2024; July 12, 2024; and July 18, 2024. The…
Covid-19 has caused New York courts to operate in a limited capacity. In the early days of the pandemic, before things settled down, parties went to extreme measures to have courts adjudicate their pressing issues, including divorce. Going the Extra Mile Take, for example, the case of a Manhattan couple seeking divorce during this time….
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Getting injured at work is always a challenging experience. If your injury was caused by a third party, meaning someone other than your employer was at fault, you may be entitled to more than just workers’ compensation. Understanding your rights and the steps to take after an injury can significantly impact your recovery and financial…
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Federal employees facing proposed adverse action by a U.S. Government Agency employer retains their due process rights under the U.S. Constitution. The main pertinent rights, in most cases, include the Right to Notice and the Right to a Meaningful Opportunity to Reply. The writer of this article handles cases at the MSPB, EEOC and in…
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Courtesy of Abstracts Incorporated: “The New York State Real Property Law has been amended by adding Section 424. This new section approves the use of a Transfer on Death Deed (TOD) and this new statute took effect on 7/19/24. The main benefit of the TOD deed is to transfer the real property of the owner…
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The situation where a foreigner dies and has left jewelry or expensive property in New York is more common than someone would think. How does the family retrieve these items? Can they just book a flight to NY, grab the items and fly back? We recently had a case where a Mexico national died with…
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Utah is now .05 is New York far behind? At the end of 2018 Utah lowered it’s DUI BAC (blood alcohol concentration) to .05. They now have the lowest DUI alcohol law in the country. This is the second time Utah was first in lowering it’s limit for DUI. In 1983 Utah went from .10…
Balta v Graner 2024 NY Slip Op 51273(U) Decided on August 28, 2024Supreme Court, Kings County Rivera, J. An attorney is hired to litigate a fire case. He files a Summons with Notice and then fails to serve a complaint when it is demanded. A motion to dismiss is granted on default. Opposition to the…
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Discrimination at work is more than just an annoyance. It can disrupt your entire life. In New York, employees who face ongoing workplace harassment often wonder if they can sue their employers for the emotional distress and anxiety it causes. The good news is that you can, in most cases. However, you need a firm…
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