On Tuesday, February 20, 2018, the New York State Court of Appeals ruled in a 6-0 judge opinion in Heeran v. Long Island Power Authority & National Grid, that the defendants are not immune from liability under the legal doctrine of governmental immunity. The defendants have been sued by over 150 home and business owners …
How Do New York City’s Gun Laws Compare to Those in the Las Vegas Shooting?
The shooting over the weekend in Las Vegas has sparked a debate about gun laws across the country. The shooter reportedly had at least 23 firearms in the room with him when police found him, many of which were legal in the State of Nevada. Not only that, but investigations suggest many of them were …
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FDNY Test Prep Information and Resources
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] In an effort to perform well on the upcoming FDNY test, candidates should consider the following: Watch the 3-minute video below. This will provide the candidate a brief overview of the test along with some proven techniques to boost your score. [/et_pb_text][et_pb_video admin_label=”Video” src=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEW9tzTuPj0″] …
How to Sue for Whiplash after a Car Accident in Brooklyn
The car accident attorneys at Sullivan and Galleshaw see whiplash as one of the most common injuries in car accidents. While these injuries are common, that does not mean they are simple. Whiplash injuries can often leave car accident victims with pain and discomfort for a prolonged period of time, or even the rest of …
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Does New York City Have Jury Trials for Civil Cases?
While many people may be familiar with the right to have a trial by jury for a criminal case, many people do not know that you can have a jury trial for civil cases as well. When New Yorkers go for jury duty, there is a chance that they could be assigned to a civil …
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What Are the Top 9 Most Dangerous Subway Stations in New York City?
MTA subway lines carry more than a billion passengers each year, including more than five million on the average weekday. Without subway transit, New York City would screech to a halt. However, while public transportation is vital for millions of students and commuters, it can also be very dangerous – especially at certain stations, or …
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