Can I sue my landlord for emotional distress?

Hello: As New York courts are concerned, there are two kinds of emotional distress: intentional infliction of emotional distress (IIED) and...

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Can sound recordings of court proceedings used as notes (so long as the court grants a request for that) be shared w/ the Court?

Hello: IMHO, it is the court reporter who makes the official record/transcript and only that should be utilized. Any other recording may be...

My employer did not give me an exit interview after firing me and forged my signature, is this illegal?

Hello: I am assuming you also have no contract or union so NY is an at will state and you can be terminated for any reason absent...

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When can I remove my tenant/roommates things? Can I keep the security deposit?

Hello: You are faced with a common issue of all landlords and are subject to the same rules. I am assuming you are the owner and not a tenant...

Can a mother with sole legal physical custody change her sons last name to hers? If so how can she go about it?

Hello: See https://www.nycourts.gov/courthelp/NameChange/childNameChange.shtml

Hello: The answer, together with supporting affidavits, must be served at least five days before the return date (CPLR 7804(c)).

Is this a valid, legally-binding contract?

Hello: You have various causes of action but the main one is breach of the contract for the construction work, even if it was not reduced to...

What should I respond to when filling out employment applications

Hello: General rules on this have exceptions based upon the type of work involved. NYC has New York City Fair Chance Act (“FCA”) and...

Hello: You certainly have a cause of action for damages (amount of excess electricity paid). How to proceed with this depends on which option...