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The Brooklyn Legal Pipeline Initiative will start its third year in January to help minorities and women get into law school. Pictured are Claire Rush, Paula Edgar and Vanessa Domenichelli during a session in 2017. Eagle file photos by Rob Abruzzese

Brooklyn Legal Pipeline helps place first generation and diverse students into law school

November 27 | By Rob Abruzzese, Legal Editor

Having a parent or family member who practices in the field of...

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Valeriy Milonovich (right) in Brooklyn Supreme Court on Nov. 8, 2018 with his attorney Steven Chaikin and a Russian interpreter before jury selection. Eagle photo by Christina Carrega

Conviction for stabber of ‘Coma Hubby’

November 27 | By Christina Carrega

Maxim Doukhan had recently awoken from a coma when he was stabbed...

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Saeed Ahmad (right) in Brooklyn Supreme Court on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018 standing next to his attorney Michael Jaccarino (left) before pleading guilty to causing the death of Harleen Grewall on Oct. 13, 2017. Eagle photo by Christina Carrega

Crash coward admits to leaving friend to die in fiery crash, faces up to 14 years in prison

November 27 | By Christina Carrega

A drunk driver who admitted to crashing his car and leaving his...

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The Brooklyn Bar Association capped off its medical malpractice CLE series with a panel that included (pictured from left): John Bonina, Hon. Ellen Spodek, Robert Danzi and John Barker. Eagle photos by Rob Abruzzese

Justice Spodek and others give CLE on medical malpractice at Brooklyn Bar Association

November 21 | By Rob Abruzzese, Legal Editor

The Brooklyn Bar Association wrapped up a three-part continuing legal education...

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The Kings County Housing Court Bar Association hosted Helene Blank (sitting right) and her partner Scott Star (sitting left) during its monthly meeting. Also pictured are KCHCBA members Alan Redner (left) and Hal Rose. Eagle photos by Rob Abruzzese

Helene Blank lectures at Kings County Housing Court Bar Association meeting

November 21 | By Rob Abruzzese, Legal Editor

Helene Blank, the past president of the Brooklyn Women’s Bar Association...

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The Brooklyn-based rapper, whose legal name is Daniel Hernandez, is among four people arrested on racketeering and firearms charges. AP Photo/Luca Bruno, File

Attorney: Tekashi 6ix9ine innocent of racketeering charges

November 21 | Shlomo Sprung

The defense attorney for Brooklyn rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine says his client is...

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This undated photo provided by the U.S. Attorney's Office shows a diamond-encrusted pistol that a government witness said belonged to infamous Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, at Guzman's trial in New York, Monday, Nov. 19, 2018. Jurors were shown a photo of the pistol decorated with Guzman's initials. U.S. Attorney's Office via AP

El Chapo trial witness: Ex-Mexico security chief was bribed

November 20 | Shlomo Sprung

A government witness at the U.S. trial of the Mexican drug...

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Michele Mirman (left) with Attorney General-elect Letitia James at a ceremony for the women named to City & State New York's “Top 100 Women of Power” list. Mirman was ranked No. 94 on that list and James was ranked No. 2. Photo courtesy of Michele Mirman

Michele Mirman included in City & State NY’s 2018 Women Power 100

November 20 | By Rob Abruzzese

Michele Mirman, the immediate past-president of the Brooklyn Women’s...

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Article 81 Guardianship cases can be complex and very unique which is why the Brooklyn Bar Association hosts day-long training sessions every couple of years to educate attorneys. From left: Helen Galette, Anthony Lamberti, Daniel R. Miller and Hon. Ellen M. Spodek. Eagle photos by Rob Abruzzese

Brooklyn Bar Association holds training program on Article 81 adult guardianship

November 20 | By Rob Abruzzese, Legal Editor

The Brooklyn Bar Association hosted a Mental Hygiene Law Article 81 Training...

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Happy Wednesday! An alleged gang member is charged with attempted murder, a man who urinated on religious statues is arrested, and prosecutors drop charges against a mother. Plus, Andrew Cuomo calls for a last-minute review of the L-train shutdown plans, a former Airbnb executive buys a pricey Cobble Hill home, and a Brooklyn Heights townhouse is sold for $11.75 million. Finally, a writer suggests eliminating the BQE, and we recommend the best donut shops in the city.

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