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Notes on New York law and Brooklyn civic life from Michael L. Walker, with links to the original reporting.

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Oct 05, 2022Immigration

Migrants Attend Resource Fair In Brooklyn

Hundreds of new migrants to New York attended a resource fair in Brooklyn this week. “We must value this country and the people who have opened the doors…

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Sep 30, 2022Brooklyn

Redistricting In New York City

New York City’s Districting Commission voted against revised maps that were to be submitted to the City Council. The initial review of the maps showed…

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Sep 27, 2022Employment Law

Workers Entitled To Unpaid Wages

The Bureau of Labor Law recoups unpaid wages for workers irregardless of immigration status. The office states that there are 1300 workers that are still…

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Sep 21, 2022Employment Law

Employment Law: Chipotle Flouts New York’s Fair Workweek Law

Chipotle has paid a $20 million settlement to NYC after violating the ‘Fair Workweek Law’ and is continuing to have officials and employees puzzled how…

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Sep 19, 2022Real Estate

Real Estate Law Meets… Family Law?!

When your in-laws buy the apartment next to you do you worry about boundaries being crossed and turning r_eal estate law into family law?_ Well, that is…

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Sep 16, 2022Immigration

Migrants Sent To Brooklyn Heights Office

Hundreds of migrants were sent to live at the Catholic Charities Brooklyn & Queens office in Brooklyn Heights. When they started to trickle in a the…

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