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NY Federal Court Shuts Down Cheese Factory
By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on
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,...
NYPD to Pay $1M to Settle NJ Muslim Spying Case
By George Khoury, Esq. | Last updated on
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...
Woman Wins Appeal in Water Rights Battle
By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on
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...
Appeals Court Blocks Reduction in Fines for Automakers
By George Khoury, Esq. | Last updated on
The Second Circuit Court of Appeals has overturned the federal Department of Transportation's decision to suspend the increase of the fine amount for...
Court Lays Down Law on Sidewalk Rage
By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on
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...
Tax Shelter Guru Gets $61M IRS Penalty
By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on
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...