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Why sue? To hurt businesses for hurting us

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Naomi

I thought of one of my early posts — Why Sue? It’s Political –– as I read Wil S. Hylton’s New Yorker article, “A Bug In The System” (February 2, 2015). Hylton’s story concerns food-borne bacteria that, thanks to an … Continue reading →

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Bad lawyer steals from cemetery

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Naomi

New York Law Journal abstract: Lawyer Pleads Guilty to Stealing From Cemetery Joel Stashenko, New York Law Journal February 5, 2015    An attorney faces three to nine years in prison for stealing nearly $2 million from a Staten Island … Continue reading →

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Pro bono lawyers for Housing Court? It’s a fine idea

Posted on December 18, 2014 by Naomi

I guess this New York Times article, Push to Provide Lawyers in New York City Housing Court Gains Momentum – NYTimes.com. , is Sidebar’s final post about New York City’s Housing Court, In a longer, detailed series of pieces here, … Continue reading →

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