New York Defendant Unsuccessfully Argues to Overturn Drug Convictions — New York Criminal Attorney Blog — December 12, 2024

Recently, a New York defendant in a drug case, appealed his convictions before the Appellate Division,…

Ordinance or Law Coverage | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog

When it comes to protecting your home, business, or investment property, there’s one essential coverage that…

Suit-Limitation Clauses in Insurance Policies| Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog

Few things send shivers down a policyholder’s spine faster than discovering that an otherwise valid claim…

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Years ago, a TV network repackaged the summer rerun season with the brilliant tagline, “If you…

California Antitrust Insurance Lawsuit | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog

The recent filing of two sweeping antitrust lawsuits in California against a long list of most…

The Difficulty of Overturning the Denial of a Motion to Suppress in New York Criminal Courts — New York Criminal Attorney Blog — November 30, 2024

In a New York criminal case, an experienced criminal defense lawyer will often file what’s called…

Destruction of Surveillance Video During New York Criminal Proceedings — New York Criminal Attorney Blog — November 23, 2024

Video evidence has become increasingly common and increasingly important in criminal cases.  In New York, criminal…

Iowa Appraisal Law | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog

Whoever wrote the proposed Iowa laws regarding insurance appraisal has a very narrow understanding of what…

Understanding the Right to Represent Yourself in New York — New York Criminal Attorney Blog — November 17, 2024

In both the state of New York and the United States more broadly, criminal defendants have…

How Difficult Is it for New York Defendants to Argue Insufficiency of Evidence After Trial? — New York Criminal Attorney Blog — November 10, 2024

Sometimes, if a jury finds a defendant guilty of a crime like sexual assault or any…

The Importance of Putting Forward Sufficient Evidence During Your Criminal Case — New York Criminal Attorney Blog — October 21, 2024

The United States Constitution provides that the defendant has no duty to present any evidence showing…

Arguing Misidentification in New York Cases Involving Violent Crimes — New York Criminal Attorney Blog — October 28, 2024

If you have been charged with a violent crime in New York, including assault, assault and…

What is NY TAC Defense, and Why Every New York Gun Owner Needs It — New York Criminal Attorney Blog — November 3, 2024

Protecting your rights starts before you ever need to use your firearm. If you own a…

Proper Claims Handling | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog

Imagine this: your Florida home has just been torn apart by a hurricane. You’re exhausted, overwhelmed,…

DOAH Arbitration Disaster | Property Insurance Coverage Law Blog

In 2023, the Florida Legislature made a catastrophic mistake that is now hurting thousands of Floridians.…

New York Case Highlights the Importance of Experience with Criminal Procedure — New York Criminal Attorney Blog — August 12, 2024

As we have written extensively, discovery is a large part of the criminal process.  In a…

Rollover Bus Crash in Upstate New York — New York Personal Injury Lawyer Blog — December 29, 2021

Several bus crashes in upstate New York over the last few years have been cause for…

What Happens When a Judge Exerts Too Much Influence During Trial? — New York Criminal Attorney Blog — August 19, 2024

In criminal trials, juries must reach unanimous verdicts, which means all jurors must find a defendant…

Construction Site Stairwell Slip and Fall Liability — New York Personal Injury Lawyer Blog — December 30, 2021

Slip and fall accidents can happen almost anywhere, and while some people may be able to…

People v. Anonymous Female, 143 Misc. 2d 197 (N.Y. City Ct. 1989) — New York Criminal Lawyer Blog 24/7 — January 31, 2024

Public lewdness, as defined by New York law, involves engaging in lewd behavior in a public…

When Will a Court Decide that Evidence of a Prior Crime is Admissible? — New York Criminal Attorney Blog — August 26, 2024

In New York, the prosecution in a criminal case is generally unable to present evidence of…

New Distractions on the Road in White Plains and Around Upstate New York — New York Personal Injury Lawyer Blog — January 7, 2022

Distracted driving is a significant cause of crashes, including fatal accidents, across the country. This type…