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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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Dec 02, 2021Family & Divorce

Study: Spending Less On Wedding Avoids Divorce

As divorces can cost – on average – nearly $13,000, a study sees correlation associated between marriage longevity and how much was spent on the wedding.…

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Dec 01, 2021Immigration

Bipartisan ‘Byrd Bath’ Set For Immigration Provisions

A bipartisan meeting to push through immigration provisions in front of Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough set for Wednesday. Democrats will argue the…

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Nov 30, 2021Brooklyn

Another Tower Grows In Brooklyn

The Brooklyn skyline is growing! A new 45 story tower is coming. After 9 Dekalb Avenue got the ball rolling in record setting fashion, Brooklyn is going…

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Nov 29, 2021Real Estate

Governor Passes Law Combating Aggressive Real Estate Brokers

“New” New York Governor Hochul passeslaw aimed at protecting New York homeowners from over-aggressive real estate brokers pestering and nagging homeowners…

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Nov 23, 2021Immigration

Infrastructure Bill Creates Amnesty

The infrastructure bill passed by the narrow margin of 220-213 in the House creates historic immigration reform – amnesty – for millions of undocumented…

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Nov 22, 2021Brooklyn

Brooklyn Bar Association Keeps Members Limber

In effort to make sure the BBA members are prepared for whatever case load comes their way (and in Brooklyn that is a heavy docket) they are hosting a…

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