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New York Reintroduces Legislation Against Workplace Bullying
27 Mar 2013 by LaurenL / No Comments
New York has introduced a bill that would curb the tide of workplace bullying and stop the formation of “toxic” work environments. Workplace bullying has long been a problem in the U.S. with some statistics putting more than 50 percent of workers in the line of fire for harassment and mistreatment.
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Major Victory for Public Health & the Clean Air Act
02 Mar 2013 by Alex Paulenoff / No Comments
This week, American Electric Power (AEP) – the nation’s largest power utility – reached a landmark settlement in an air pollution lawsuit that has been ongoing since 1999.
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Green Success! Carbon Levels Down in New York
31 Jan 2013 by Alex Paulenoff / 1 Comment
New York is one of the most successful states in the nation in reducing its greenhouse gas emissions.
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86-Year-Old Raises More Awareness on Gun Debates By Getting Arrested
14 Jan 2013 by LaurenL / No Comments
Estelle Margolis, 86, of Westport, Conn., was arrested Tuesday, January 8 for bringing a BB rifle and a box of ammunition to a town meeting. Margolis was charged with a misdemeanor breach of peace, according to Westport police.
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Congress Approves Hurricane Sandy Relief Package
08 Jan 2013 by BarryB / No Comments
On January 4, 2013, Congress approved the first stage of relief funding for states affected by Hurricane Sandy. The package followed a contentious argument within the Republican Party from party leaders like New Jersey governor Chris Christie and New York Representative Peter King that the House leadership was more concerned with political gamesmanship than with helping American citizens after a tragedy.
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Lawsuits Rise in the Aftermath of Sandy
12 Dec 2012 by LaurenL / No Comments
A hurricane leaves behind it physical devastation, emotional turmoil and a ripe breeding ground for lawsuits of all sorts, and Hurricane Sandy is no exception. Lawsuits may happen when individuals feel as though they’ve been wronged by companies’ actions during or after the storm. Insurance companies may try to get out of paying for repairs.
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Pathmark Shooting Inspires Petition Calling for Social Media Background Checks on Prospective Employees
29 Oct 2012 by LaurenL / No Comments
A petition calling for social media background checks to become part of standard hiring procedure has received national attention due to its inspiration, the August 31 shooting rampage at an Old Bridge, New Jersey Pathmark grocery store. The shooting could have been prevented, say the petition’s authors, if the shooter’s employer had looked at his social media pages.
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New York Lawyers Now Obligated to Do 50 Hours of Pro Bono Work; Will Other States Follow Suit?
04 Oct 2012 by BarryB / No Comments
Judicial officials in New York state recently announced a new requirement that lawyers must perform at least 50 hours of pro bono work for clients before receiving their license to practice law. This requirement will take full effect in 2015 and is designed to help fill the legal needs of the poor in New York.
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Progressive Insurance Faces Heavy Social Media Backlash Following Wrongful Death Lawsuit Settlement
06 Sep 2012 by BarryB / No Comments
When a car accident involving an attractive young girl, insurance policy regulations, legal issues and her famous comedian brother’s acerbic response all combine, it can create a sensational social media backlash. The events have hit many major news outlets and have shown the power that social media can have when confronted with a sensational story.
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How to avoid paying your rent for 9 years
23 Jul 2012 by Nathan Friedman / No Comments
I think that it’s safe to assume that when you hear hear the words “code violations” in the context of residential buildings, the typical reaction is of disgust. Your’e probably conjureing up some picture of a slumlord who allows his low income tenants to live in inhuman living conditions. However, if you would ask Ms. Margaret Augenest, an artist who has not paid her Brooklyn landlord rent since 2003, I would bet that you would get a different response.
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