Claims for Defamation in New York
Jan 28, 2015
Defamation is a false statement of fact against an individual’s character or reputation, either intentionally or negligently published to a third person, holding the defamed person up to ridicule, con...
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REVENGE PORN IN THE UNITED STATES
Nov 14, 2014
Revenge porn – the online posting of explicit photos of people without their permission, usually by an ex-boyfriend or ex-girlfriend – is a legal gray area in most states. However, legal grey area or...
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The Personal Injury Claim – Part 2
May 30, 2011
Always remember, the Insurance Company Adjuster is NOT your friend. They will attempt to come off this way in a way to lure you into trusting them. Do not be fooled. Once they gain your trust the adjus...
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The Personal Injury Claim – Part 1
May 30, 2011
Insurance companies are mainly devoted to collecting premiums and reducing
the payment of claims. Many carriers follow this approach, and when they receive
valid insurance claims they delay, delay, d...
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Questions to Ask Yourself after you have Been Injured on Someone’s Property
Apr 21, 2011
When someone is injured on another persons property it
is imperative that the injured party speak with a personal injury attorney
immediately. If the injured party is contacted by the property owners...
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Forum Non Conveniens
Apr 20, 2011
A motion to dismiss pursuant to CPLR 327(a)
on the ground of forum non conveniens is addressed to the sound
discretion of the Court, and the resulting determination will not be set aside
absent an i...
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Summary Judgment Denied where there is Conflicting Evidence as to Whether a Storm was in Progress
Apr 20, 2011
In the recent Second Department decision in Lester v. Ackerman, 2011 NY Slip Op 01808, the Court upheld
Justice Knipels denial of Defendants Summary Judgment motion. In support of their motion the Def...
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New York Law Permits Summary Judgment to Plaintiffs Injured by Defendant's Left Turn
Apr 20, 2011
In the recent Second Department Decision in Heath v. Liberato, 2011 NY Slip Op 01803, the Court upheld Justice Schack's decision from Kings County which granted Plaintiff's motion for summary judgment ...
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Grocery Store Liability
Apr 19, 2011
First things first, you need to know what you slipped on. Hopefully you have a photograph of it. There are multiple ways a supermarket can be liable when a person trips or slips and falls in the store....
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New York City's Sidewalk Law
Apr 14, 2011
NEW YORK CITY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE 7-210
DOES NOT APPLY
TO
INJURIES RESULTING FROM A DEFECTIVE CURB CONDITION
AND
REMAINS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK
A New York City Summary Judgment
mo...
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