I was wondering what you do about students sweeping harassment under the rug.

Make sure any reports you make are well documented. Either by certified letter or email usually works. Try to get explanations of why your reports...

Written Order different from court record.

It is likely that the full stay away is no longer in effect, but it would be best to continue treating the order as a full stay away until you know...

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A plea to a violation such disorderly conduct should not affect immigration.

It would depend on the charge for which you received the DAT and whether you were simply ticketed or arrested and then given a DAT. If the charge...

In NYC Family Court County Of New York, how long does a party have to file a motion for reconsideration?

You may move for reconsideration, however, those motions are rarely granted. No, you cannot use a motion to reconsider to sure up the record on...

If I have received a Verified Petition to Compel Arbitration, can I respond with an Answer & a Motion to Dismiss the Petition?

See CPLR 3211, you can file the motion to dismiss before filing an answer. Filing an answer first without asserting the grounds for which you...

How can I find out about the decision on motion for summary judgement?

Many civil cases are e-filed and you can see case documents online (search for "ecourts ny"), but sometimes the case documents are not made...

When an order being appealed involves real estate, the proper filing of a notice of appeal may have triggered an automatic stay of enforcement...

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Is decision to dismiss the medical malpractice case appealable?

An order dismissing a case is appealable. If you are in a New York State Court, you must file a Notice of Appeal in the court that made the order...