Construction Site Safety Should be a Concern to All of Us
As we begin to come out of the COVID pandemic, businesses are re-opening and new construction is once again evident, especially in New York City. The pandemic caused the construction […]
Serious Auto Accidents Rose Sharply During Pandemic
Statistics recently published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Agency demonstrate a remarkable 25 per million increase in traffic fatalities in the first nine months of 2020 compared to 2019. […]
NY’s Grieving Families Act a Step in the Right Direction
The NY State Senate and State Assembly Judiciary Committees has passed a bill coined the “Grieving Families Act” that would make it possible for family members to receive monetary compensation […]
Speaking Out for Justice in the Weinstein Bankruptcy
By Thomas P. Giuffra Last week, I took a principled stand not only for a survivor of Harvey Weinstein’s predatory sexual abuse but for all of the Weinstein survivors. What […]
Sexual Abuse & Trauma Bonding: Sexual Abuse & New York’s Legal Protection Against Victim Manipulation
SEXUAL ABUSE AND TRAUMA BONDING: A THREE-PART SERIES Part Three: Sexual Abuse and New York’s Legal Protection Against Victim Manipulation By Dana Gambardella, Law Intern At our firm, we recognize […]
Sexual Abuse & Trauma Bonding: Trauma Bonding & the Legal Rights of Victims of Sexual Abuse
SEXUAL ABUSE AND TRAUMA BONDING: A THREE-PART SERIES Part Two: Trauma Bonding and the Legal Rights of Victims of Sexual Abuse By Dana Gambardella, Law Intern At our New York […]
Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 Vaccine Stumbles over Blood Clot Allegations
On April 13, 2021, CDC and FDA recommended a pause in the use of Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine. Of the nearly 7 million doses administered so far in […]
Sexual Abuse & Trauma Bonding: Your Legal Rights & Recognizing Abuse
SEXUAL ABUSE AND TRAUMA BONDING: A THREE-PART SERIES Part One: Your Legal Rights and Recognizing Abuse By Dana Gambardella, Law Intern Have you witnessed, or experienced, a relationship that makes you […]
NY State Removes Shield Protecting Nursing Homes from Lawsuits Relating to COVID-19
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a bill into law on April 6, 2021 that repeals legal immunity that the state had granted to nursing homes during the COVID pandemic. […]
State Medical Board Calls For More Stringent Guidelines to Handle Physician Sexual Misconduct
The Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) has conducted a review of how individual state medical boards address allegations of physician sexual abuse of patients and has made recommendations to improve oversight […]