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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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Feb 07, 2022Brooklyn

Brooklyn’s Race To The Sky

It is almost a dead heat in the race to the top – of the skyline – in Brooklyn. The Alloy Block, Brooklyn Tower, Brooklyn Point, and 11 Hoyt are all vying…

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Feb 04, 2022Immigration

New York’s Immigration Courts Chaos

The already documented backlog in New York’s Immigration Courts is now facing logistical, technical and communication issues and that’s affecting New…

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Feb 03, 2022Brooklyn

‘No Surprises Act’ Already Under Siege From Lawsuits

While the “No Surprises Act”– put in place to protect consumers from hidden medical charges – is in effect, it is now facing lawsuits from both the…

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Feb 02, 2022Employment Law

Employment Law: Proposals For 2022

A breakdown of both proposed employment laws and laws that have already been enacted for changes to the workplace in the post-COVID era…

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Feb 01, 2022Brooklyn

Proposal Seeks To Restrict Brooklyn With Staten Island

A redistricting proposal seeks to merge liberal Brooklyn with conservative Staten Island possibly to the detriment of Republican Congresswoman and sole…

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Jan 31, 2022Real Estate

Real Estate: Brooklyn Prices Climb Despite Pandemic

The 4th quarter of 2021 saw sales continued to rise for homes in Brooklyn – houses or apartments – and forecasters calling for strong 2022 numbers as…

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