Tag Archives: Law and government agencies

Pro bono civil legal services in New York City?

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Naomi

How great this will be if the bill is enacted. Then the office coordinating pro bono civil legal services has to figure out a way to fully inform low-income New Yorkers about such legal assistance available to them. Bill Would … Continue reading →

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Huge jury verdict in NYPD shooting lawsuit

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Naomi

City Weighs Its Response to $25.2M Shooting Verdict Andrew Denney, New York Law Journal March 30, 2015    | The City of New York has yet to determine whether it will appeal a Brooklyn jury’s $25.2 million award to a man … Continue reading →

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Man forcibly committed to psych hospital sues

Posted on March 28, 2015 by Naomi

Uh-oh. And you know, this can happen: Suit Over Involuntary Mental Health Commitment Proceeds Mark Hamblett, New York Law Journal March 27, 2015   The line between state and private action is at issue in the forced commitment of a … Continue reading →

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