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An Argentinian man was awarded $12,500 for invasion of privacy after being photographed naked (bare butt) in his back yard by the Google Maps truck for its Street View feature. While his face was not shown, the appeals court nonetheless determined that the man's privacy was improperly breached...

Amusing story that happened during work. I was looking at notes taken by our client intake team handling calls from people looking for legal assistance. In one of the notes I see that the potential client had a legal form agreement signed by their spouse that was obtained from "Racket Law."...

It was reported that a woman who refused to give up her window seat to a crying child on an airplane was filmed in the act by another passenger and later posted on Instagram. The video's popularity soared and the woman stated she was publicly shamed and humiliated (perhaps initially.) But she...

Hi all. I'm sure you've all heard about the pardon that shook the world. Statement from President Joe Biden | The White House This will certainly be a divisive topic. I posted it in the General Chat section and news because of the magnitude. But let's please be civil, keep our composure, be...

Today, U.S. President Joe Biden issued a statement that he signed a pardon for his son, Hunter Biden. The statement is below. Today, I signed a pardon for my son Hunter. From the day I took office, I said I would not interfere with the Justice Department's decision-making, and I kept my word...

Someone just sent this video clip to me asking whether this would present a valid defense to a DUI stop and failure to walk a straight line. Would this hold up in court?

Test post.

Many people don't realize that debts that have been challenged in court and judgments issued to a plaintiff can be enforced in another state. For example, if a debtor lived in New York state and lost a judgment in civil court to a plaintiff, the plaintiff can file or "perfect" the judgment in...

A highly publicized complaint filed by by US Labor Relations Board (NLRB) against Home Depot Inc. for taking issue with workers' asserting rights to wear Black Lives Matter (BLM) to protest against racial harassment was dismissed by administrative law judge, Paul Bogas. The NLRB argued in the...

A senior citizen who was hoping to save her cat from the Champlain Towers South condo being demolished in a control demolition, saw her petition denied. Woman's bid to save pet rejected before remaining condo razed Apparently firefighters couldn't save the cat and others weren't willing to...

Reporting another unusual event: a Florida attorney was arrested on suspicion of charges of attempted extortion of DeAndre Baker, the former New York Giants football team cornerback. SOUTH FLORIDA ATTORNEY ARRESTED ON EXTORTION CHARGE | Broward County Details of the DeAndre Baker case and...

We honor and remember the importance of the service of our veterans in the United States. Without you we would not have our country and our freedoms. Thank you.

I thought this was an interesting high profile case of online fraud via catfishing. It was reported that a lawsuit was filed in the Eastern District Court of Texas by a healthcare CEO, Kelli Christina, against actor Brad Pitt and his Make it Right foundation claiming that she was defrauded...

As a result of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's Executive Order in response to coronavirus are a number of renters representing that they are entitled to not paying rent until August 20th without penalty and without any remedy to the landlord whatsoever. There has been confusion generated...

I was disappointed to receive an email from the New York State Bar Association to find out that they want to charge for a webinar on Coronavirus / COVID-19 - Coping with Coronavirus | A Global Immigration Law Update (Webinar) I certainly can appreciate costs involved and the fact that it...

Issue: Coronavirus policies implemented by co-operative associations, condominium boards and home owners associations. COVID-19 has brought about a strange time with a great deal of panic decisions and lack of clarity from government officials and health and welfare agencies. I haven't seen any...

Yesterday was a commuting nightmare for many New York City residents and workers as a result of an anti-police anti-MTA/transportation fare enforcement demonstration that featured vandalism at numerous subway stations and dozens of arrests. Over 1,000 members of a group calling themselves...

He/she sends you a bill? I was amused seeing this headline on the front page of today's New York Post - How to know if your lawyer is overcharging you. Apparently lawyers are on the short list of professions most likely to overcharge. I'm sure comments are forthcoming about the medical...

Here is an interesting prescription drug mistake where the consumer ends up paying due to the mistakes of both the doctor and the pharmacy. It happened to me this weekend and we'll see what happens in this saga which I thought was interesting to share. Moral of the legal story: never ever leave...

A doctor and a lawyer were chatting at a cocktail party. The doctor mentioned that he had a dilemma. A neighbor of a few years called him regarding a minor problem. The doctor told the neighbor to come to his office for a short visit. After she had left, the doctor wasn't sure whether he should...