Late notice of claim denied in injury case after reversal of Kings County decision The Appellate Division, Second Department, reversed a Kings County Supreme Court ruling that granted a plaintiff’s motion to serve a late notice of claim against the City of New York.  The case involves an infant plaintiff who allegedly sustained injuries after […]

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The Bay Ridge Lawyers Association held its annual “Passing of the Gavel” ceremony to install defense attorney Mario Romano as its new president. Romano (center) is pictured here with Yolanda Guadagnoli, immediate past president of the Columbian Lawyers Association of Brooklyn, and Ray Ferrier. Look for more photos and coverage from the event in Monday’s […]

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Some judges in a New York appeals court appeared receptive Thursday to possibly reversing or reducing a civil fraud judgment that stands to cost Donald Trump nearly $500 million. One judge called the former president’s penalty “troubling” and wondered if the state’s policing of private business transactions amounted to “deterrence” or “mission creep.” A five-judge […]

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“I want to make you coffee and not [be] expect[ed] to have a conversation about your vacation or whatever you want to talk about,” says one cafe owner.