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Upcoming Events in the Legal Community: November 6, 2009
Mon. Nov. 9, CLE: Finding Materials in the Library, 6-7 p.m. Speakers: Jacqueline Cantwell and Brenda Pantell, senior law librarians, Brooklyn Supreme Court.
Woman Arrested Allegedly for Threatening Brooklyn Judge
A woman was arrested this week on charges of repeatedly harassing and threatening Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Jeffrey Sunshine, who was presiding over her divorce case.
Report: Kinney Drugs' Rx discount program saves customers big bucks
NEW YORK Residents in a northern New York county have saved more than $60,000 from a local retail pharmacy chaina s prescription medication discount program, according to published reports.
Commentary: Celebrity Extortion and the Press
A lot of our press coverage is bankrupt. Meaning, the press who are supposed to report the news free from bias, "all the news that's fit to print" and all that jazz, often get in with the people they cover and often zealously publish far more than what is fit to print.
Three acquitted in bid-rigging trial
A judge last week acquitted three former Marsh Inc. executives in a bid-rigging and price-fixing scheme, offering a boost to the remaining defendants, one of whom already has indicated he will seek to have charges against him dismissed.
Endorsements: Southampton Town
Fiscal troubles, potential lay-offs and dwindling tax revenues make this a turbulent time for Southampton Town and whatever candidates win the supervisor and town board race next Tuesdaya TMs election will have quite a task ahead of them.
New Yorkers flee state's high taxes; poorer newcomers replace them
According to a new research study, New York residents are leaving the state and city in droves each year - and taking billions of dollars in tax revenue with them.
Former Marsh execs seek to have bid-rigging charges thrown out
One day after a judge acquitted three former Marsh Inc. executives of criminal charges for their alleged role in a bid-rigging and price-fixing scheme, an attorney for one of the remaining defendants said he will seek to have charges against his client dismissed.
Judge Dismisses Harassed Teen's Lawsuit Against Facebook
A judge in New York has dismissed a teen's defamation lawsuit against Facebook, ruling that the site isn't responsible for false posts by users.
Thousands join online fight against plates
An upstate New York county clerk is carrying out an on-line petition drive to thwart Gov.
County OKs law banning texting by drivers
The Erie County Legislature unanimously passed a bill Thursday to outlaw texting while driving and give police and sheriff’s deputies a new weapon to ticket anyone they see doing it.
St. Lawrence County clerk leads online fight against new license plates in New York
A northern New York county clerk is carrying out an online petition drive to thwart Gov.
Upcoming Events in the Legal Community: October 16, 2009
TODAY through-Sun. Oct. 18, CLE: 3rd Annual Empire City Invitational Mock Trial International high school mock trial tournament.
New York County Planning Board Approves Scrap Metal Expansion
The Genesee County, N.Y., Planning Board recently recommended a plan by Ed Arnold Scrap Processors to put up a large buildings on land it has been using in the city of Pembroke for several years.
New York Attorney Malpractice Blog
A Meritorious Counterclaim in Legal Malpractice
In Pu v. Mitsopoulos , Supreme Court, New York County recalls what every CLE program tells its audience: Fee suits invite legal malpractice counterclaims.
Grieving Mothers Work to Ban 'Drop Side' Cribs
Your child's bed should be one of the safest places in your house, but a certain kind of crib could put your infant in danger.
New York County Bans Side-Drop Cribs
" The nation's first ban on the sale of side-drop cribs was just approved in Suffolk County, N.Y. That follows the recall of five million of the cribs by manufacturers.
Letterman Inquiry Will Be Handled Internally, Says CBS General Counsel
Outside counsel hoping to get the call to handle an investigation by CBS into how an employee in the media giant's news division attempted to extort late night TV star David Letterman might be waiting a long time.
Come out and meet Alex, a candidate for Public Advocate
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Line Dance: Or Doing the Macarena?
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