Tag Archives: Law and government agencies

An ugly story about foreclosures and consequential lawsuit

Posted on September 14, 2013 by Naomi

From the New York Times, an editorial that begins: In early 2012 when five big banks settled with state and federal officials over widespread foreclosure abuses, flagrant violations — including the seizure of homes without due process — were supposed … Continue reading →

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“In High Costs of City’s Litigation, a Litany of Missed Opportunities”

Posted on August 22, 2013 by Naomi

In the New York Times a few days ago I spotted this analysis, from Jim Dwyer. Writing with restraint, rationality and real numbers, Jim describes how much lawsuits against New York City are costing us taxpayers, and why—especially the civil … Continue reading →

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Long legal battle over toxic site in the Bronx

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Naomi

I was shocked to read this dreadful, movingly written story by William Rashbaum in yesterday’s Times. I hadn’t known there was a toxic site in the Bronx. I hadn’t known children had died because of it: Kerri was 4 when … Continue reading →

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