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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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Apr 19, 2023Criminal Law

Criminal Law Amendments: Brooklyn VS Albany

New York State proposed amendments to bail reform and discovery laws have Brooklyn Defenders Services ready to go toe to toe with Albany and Governor…

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Apr 10, 2023Brooklyn

Brooklyn Women’s Bar Gala To Honor Justice Edwards

The Brooklyn Women’s Bar Association Gala will honor past BWBA President Michele Mirman and Justice Genine Edwards. The BWBA Gala will be held on May 18…

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Mar 27, 2023Criminal Law

Clean Slate Seeks To Aid Second Chance

The Clean Slate Act hopes to give those convicted of crimes a chance to get a job or housing after they have paid their debt. The Act, which could become…

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Mar 17, 2023Real Estate

New York Attorney General Settles Real Estate Discrimination Legal Fight

New York Attorney General Letitia James announced settlement after investigation determined Coldwell Banker in Long Island was using discriminatory…

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Mar 13, 2023Criminal Law

New York Halts Ghost Gun Distributors

New York Attorney General Letitia James has secured a court order halting the sale and shipping of untraceable “ghost guns” – unfinished frames and…

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Mar 10, 2023Criminal Law

Brooklyn Criminal Court Very Busy

The Brooklyn Criminal Court – possibly one of the busiest in the entire country – is understaffed with judges but has no shortage of customers. Over…

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