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FREE SENIOR LEGAL CLINIC TODAY AT NASSAU COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
The next Senior Clinic is scheduled for today 9:30-11am at the Nassau County Bar Association, 15th & West Streets, Mineola, NY 11501.I will be one of the volunteer lawyers.From...
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FORECLOSURE/SANDY CLINIC TODAY AT NCBA
I will be volunteering today, Monday November 23, at the Nassau County Bar Association's free clinic for Mortgage Foreclosure, Bankruptcy and Superstorm Sandy issues from 3pm to 6pm. For more...
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VOLUNTEER LAWYERS PROJECT
Once again, today I will be a volunteer lawyer with Nassau Suffolk Law Services at Landlord/Tenant court in Hempstead:"Volunteer Lawyers ProjectWhat is the Volunteer LawyersProject?Attorneys are...
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CHILD CUSTODY AND SUPPORT - ALIENATION OR CHILD'S WISHES OR BOTH?
An example when a child is completely estranged from a parent. Matter of Coull v Rottman 2015 NY Slip Op 06723 Decided on September 2, 2015 Appellate Division, Second Department:".....Here, the...
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Below is a link to the NYC Marshals Handbook, specifically CHAPTER IV - Summary Proceedings: Evictions and Legal Possessions.These are the rules that Marshals should follow in evictions in...
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HOT WATER ISSUES IN OLDER APARTMENT BUILDINGS
I found this recent email from the law firm of Reibman & Weiner interesting because I recall in my younger days living in an old apartment building which always had this problem:"THE HOT WATER IN...
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UNAUTHORIZED PRACTICE OF LAW IN NEW YORK
From the New York State Bar Association "The Practice of Law in New York State: An Introduction for Newly-Admitted Attorneys Revised 9/2015":"B. Unauthorized PracticeAt present, there is no single...
View ArticleUNAUTHORIZED PRACTICE OF LAW IN NEW YORK - WHEN IT IS A FELONY
Section 485-A of the Judiciary Law was signed by the Governor in December 2012:"Violation of certain sections a class E felony. Any person who violates the provisions of sections four hundred...
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ON REHOMING
Before you read this case, see http://www.reuters.com/investigates/adoption-follows/MATTER OF CHILD A, 2014 NY Slip Op 24394 - NY: Surrogate's Court, Nassau 2014The following constitutes the court's...
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ON BED BUGS
A common complaint in NYC now is getting to be a growing complaint of Long Island residents.The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene has a...
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SAVE A LIFE TONIGHT
The YES Community Center is offering a free NARCAN Training for families and concerned community members who are impacted by opiate addiction. The training will take place at their Levittown location...
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VACATING A DEFAULT BY SERVING SECRETARY OF STATE
SCHACKER REAL ESTATE CORP. v. 553 BURNSIDE AVE., LLC, 2015 NY Slip Op 7963 - NY: Appellate Div., 2nd Dept. 2015:"In support of its motion to vacate a judgment entered against it upon its failure to...
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CHILD CUSTODY - WHO FOSTERS RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHER SPOUSE
MATTER OF KEYES v. Watson, 2015 NY Slip Op 8415 - NY: Appellate Div., 2nd Dept. November 18, 2015:"In adjudicating custody and visitation rights, the most important factor to be considered is the best...
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CHILD SUPPORT - ARE COLLEGE EXPENSES ALWAYS AWARDED?
Dougherty v. Dougherty, 2015 NY Slip Op 6705 - (September 2, 2015 App. Div. 2nd Dept. ):""Unlike the obligation to provide support for a child's basic needs, support for a child's college education is...
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NEW LEGISLATION SIGNED ON EXPERT WITNESSES
From the NYS Academy of Trial Lawyers:"Expert affidavit to be considered on summary judgment motions - whether or not the expert has been previously disclosed.Dear Academy Members and Friends:The...
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FROM BETTY FORD FOUNDATION
For several years now, I have been a member of the Lawyers Assistance Committee of the Nassau County Bar Association...and so I pass along this from a recent email from the Betty Ford Foundation - my...
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ON SELLING A HOME WITH AN UNDERGROUND OIL TANK
Some home buyers will run away from a home with an underground oil tank. As noted by one company: "It can cost around $1,500 to remove an oil tank, but a clean-up can cost anywhere from $3,000 to...
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WHEN BUYING A NEW HOUSE.........
Also keep in mind that recording costs have increased dramatically. From Title Guarantee:"Please be advised that the Nassau County Clerk's office has enacted a law which increases the Real-Property tax...
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