Navigating a motion in family court can be a complex process, demanding thorough preparation and an understanding of procedural nuances. Whether your motion is conducted in person or virtually, knowing what to expect and how to prepare can significantly impact the proceedings. Here’s a detailed guide to help you navigate this critical phase of your…
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Buckner v. DEMLING, 2024 NY Slip Op 50857 – NY: City Court, Civil Court 2024: “In this action, plaintiff alleges that she purchased a cat from defendant, a cat breeder. Plaintiff contends that the cat, “Sugar,” was terminally ill at the time of sale. Plaintiff brings this action for $8,062.21, representing Sugar’s purchase cost and…
Tenants Given Presumptive Right to Seal Certain Eviction Records; Strict Rules Imposed On Credit Reporting Agencies; Landlords May Lose Invaluable Tenant Screening Tool After years of lobbying, tenant advocates finally got a long-sought after eviction sealing measure through the Legislature and signed by Governor Healey as part of the recently passed Affordable Homes Act. Gov….
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The Appellate Division determined that the challenge to a proposal for a telecommunications facility (cell tower) on State land was not yet ripe for review. In Village of Pelham Manor v. Crown Communications N.Y., Inc. the Appellate Division found that, where Crown Communications had a contract with the State to construct cell towers on state…
AS PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED IN THE RURAL VOICE: I probably shouldn’t have been surprised, but I was surprised upon learning recently of a municipal by-law requiring landowners to keep grass and weeds down below a maximum height on the municipal boulevard abutting private properties. The by-law was passed by an urban municipality – a city in…
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The Bitcoin Foundation wants to establish a “more open and diverse dialogue with the U.S. Congress” because it worries that federal legislation will “stifle the adoption and use of so-called ‘virtual currencies’ such as Bitcoin.” The advocacy group, which envisions “economic participation without a bank account or credit history,” may have reason for concern. Over…
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Pilots like bus drivers, ship captains, and train operators are professional operators with a lower BAC of .04 for DWI. This pilot had a .34 at 7am! He argued he never operated the plane and didn’t even start the engines. Pilot Charged Under 18 USC section 342 (federal DWI) He Says He Never Operated the…
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Written by Clare Ferguson and Katarzyna Sochacka. The European Parliament’s September 2024 plenary session took place as floods devastated many areas in central European Member States, leading Members to debate and adopt a resolution on the EU’s preparedness to act to tackle disasters exacerbated by climate change. The flooding also led to the postponement of…
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HHS 405(d) is an excellent resource that provides cybersecurity and cyber risk guidance for not only healthcare organizations, but all organizations. HHS 405(d) released the following resource for cyber insurance. Before getting to the resource, however, there are two critical things you must know about cyber insurance: Your organization must have it. For incident response…
In the State of California, the rules for calling special meetings of members or shareholders of a nonprofit corporation are generally governed by the California Corporations Code. Here are the key points: Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporations – Who Can Call a Special Meeting: Special meetings of members can be called by the board, the chair…
