Sidewalk isn’t a dangerous instrument: judge dismisses prosecution’s argument
A New York City sidewalk was deemed an innocuous object by a...
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Brooklyn legal community lends support to push for more family court judges
The New York State Coalition for More Family Court Judges, a coalition...
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De Blasio takes steps toward reforming ‘stop-and-frisk’ policy
New York City’s new mayor is continuing his campaign promise to...
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Court skeptical of IQ scores in deciding executions
The United States Supreme Court indicated Monday that states should look beyond...
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Women’s Bar Association reads Dr. Seuss to Brooklyn kids
It’s not every day that you get to meet a...
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SKETCHES OF COURT: Justice Lewis hears dispute over Crown Heights synagogue
In this courtroom sketch, Hon. Yvonne Lewis listens as petitioner’s attorney...
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Pro Bono Barrister: ‘Hot Topics in Land Use’ to be aired at BBA CLE
With property prices soaring – especially in Brooklyn – CLE Director Meredith Symonds and...
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Pro Bono Barrister: Justice Kurtz sets Civil Forum for March 12 at ‘360’
One of the most useful and popular programs designed to smooth the...
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Pro Bono Barrister: Kings Inn probes risks, benefits of pre-settlement funding
The Kings County American Inn of Court met last Tuesday to hold...
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