Tag Archives: Law and government agencies

“Bystanders Shot by the Police Face an Uphill Fight to Win Lawsuits”

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Naomi

One of the great strengths of the New York Times is evident in this story by J. David Goodman, about bystanders who are accidentally shot by police and want to sue the City: when the paper thoroughly explores a troubling … Continue reading →

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How the settlement of the decade happened: two guys on the phone, talking

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Naomi

Usually I stay away from big business lawsuits because I don’t really know much about big corporation law and Sidebar (and its creator) like to report on individuals’ lawsuits, i.e., little guys like us. Still, I’m linking this New York … Continue reading →

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Hooray Housing Court! “Judge orders filthy Bronx landlord to jail”

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Naomi

A while ago, I told you about new City Council legislation to strengthen the rights of tenants against landlords of miserably maintained buildings. Yesterday’s Daily News gave an excellent example of how this law — and the two great NYC … Continue reading →

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