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Federal Courts NY Federal Court Shuts Down Cheese Factory

NY Federal Court Shuts Down Cheese Factory

By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

If you have cheese in your refrigerator, go check it right now. If it came from Vulto Creamery, sit down before reading on. That's because Vulto cheese,...

Federal Courts NYPD to Pay $1M to Settle NJ Muslim Spying Case

NYPD to Pay $1M to Settle NJ Muslim Spying Case

By George Khoury, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

While media coverage of the recent settlement in Hassan v. NYPD report that the settlement was for a paltry $75K split between 11 plaintiffs, many sources...

Federal Courts Woman Wins Appeal in Water Rights Battle

Woman Wins Appeal in Water Rights Battle

By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

When the water shut off at her residence, Jacqueline Winston didn't call a plumber. She called a lawyer. She was upset because the city shut off the water over...

Federal Courts Appeals Court Blocks Reduction in Fines for Automakers

Appeals Court Blocks Reduction in Fines for Automakers

By George Khoury, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals has overturned the federal Department of Transportation's decision to suspend the increase of the fine amount for...

Federal Courts Court Lays Down Law on Sidewalk Rage

Court Lays Down Law on Sidewalk Rage

By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

Sidewalk rage is a thing, and it is getting out of control, especially in big cities. In the workday rush, people can't help but bump into each other. Too many...

Federal Courts Tax Shelter Guru Gets $61M IRS Penalty

Tax Shelter Guru Gets $61M IRS Penalty

By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on March 21, 2019

John Larson did the time, but he apparently can't pay the fine. And who could? It's a $61,534,027 tax penalty, but who's counting in Larson v. United States of...

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