Parade of Horribles

Commented on Extra, Extra
This is yet another example of poor collection law practice in NYC. It's common knowledge among insiders that these law firms rely on defendants not showing up, or being easily intimidated into settling. They often don't have - and can't...
Commented on Arrest Made In Motivational Speaker's Murder
Insurance companies exclude suicide as much as they can (just as they exclude everything as much as they can), but I believe the law limits the exclusion to two years. So, there's no payout if the insured commits suicide within...
Commented on Even Guard Dogs Tightening Their Belts In Tough Recession
I often walk by 659 Bergen. The site's boarded up, and the "beware of dog" sign wasn't obvious. Just walking by on the outer edge of the sidewalk was enough to set off startlingly loud and aggressive barking. The dog...
Commented on CT Man Holds Ex-Wife Hostage, Burns House Down
Not quite. "Equitable" means "fair," not "equal." The law has a whole list of factors that a judge may consider when deciding how to divide up property. And as jutpskdiax says below, there certainly is alimony in New York. You...