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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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Jul 23, 2021Business Law

Brooklyn Chamber Of Commerce A Mainstay For Over A Century

For over 100 years the Brooklyn Chamber Of Commerce has been a fixture and resource for all things Brooklyn business. Schneps Media CEO Josh Schneps…

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Jul 22, 2021Brooklyn

New York Courthouses Open But Closed

Confusion seems to be all that is in session in courthouses in Brooklyn and The Bronx as Court Officers turn away attorneys and city employees.

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Jul 21, 2021Real Estate

Brooklyn’s Tallest Skyscraper

Brooklyn gets a new 93 story skyscraper in 9 DeKalb that is going to turn some heads after the building and “air rights” were bought in 2016 for $95…

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Jul 19, 2021Criminal Law

Should Anyone Get A Clean Slate?

In terms of employment for those coming back to work force from time spent in prison or even with misdemeanor criminal records the Clean Slate Billseems…

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Jul 16, 2021Bankruptcy

Student Loan Relief?

Student loan relief for those facing hardship looks like it is now a reality. Although it does not apply to government backed loans, take a look at the…

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Jul 15, 2021Immigration

U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services Needs Reinforcements

The Biden administration is trying to help a backlogged U.S. Citizenship & Immigration service which is under a deluge of DACA applicants. New staff will…

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