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Applying the Doctrine of Collateral Estoppel

Applying the Doctrine of Collateral EstoppelRoth v. County of Nassau, United States Court of Appeals, Second Circuit, Index#18-966-cv, Summary orderRulings by summary order do not have precedential effect.Craig Roth appealed the federal district court's granting summary judgment dismissing his claims … Continue reading

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How to stand out when applying for your first job out of law school

After completing law school, it can be challenging to find a job. It can be difficult to know where to begin looking, not to mention how tedious it is to send dozens of applications to potential employers. However, it is … Continue reading

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Things to consider before applying for a clean break order

The top 5 things to consider before applying  for & signing a clean break order If you are in the process of divorce and are now considering the terms of your financial settlement, there are 5 things to really consider before … Continue reading

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Applying the Vehicle and Traffic Law's qualified statutory privilege available to drivers of emergency vehicles involved in an accident

Applying the Vehicle and Traffic Law's qualified statutory privilege available to drivers of emergency vehicles involved in an accidentChesney v City of Yonkers, 2018 NY Slip Op 08277, Appellate Division, Second DepartmentEdward Chesney was struck by a City of Yonkers police vehicle … Continue reading

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Applying prior, more restrictive, version of grandparent visitation statute, Court of Appeals still affirms award of grandparent visitation

The September 5, 2018 Court of Appeals opinion in Grantham v. Weatherford addresses the application of South Carolina’s Grandparent Visitation Statute, S.C. Code § 63-3-530(A)(33). However, while granting maternal grandparents (Grandparents) visitation with their grandchildren, it does so under the … Continue reading

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