In this case, to set aside an acknowledgment of parentage, more than oral testimony is needed if the grounds are mutual mistake. “Family Ct Act §516-a (a). Sixty days after the expiration of the time limits set forth in…

If you remember the August post about the pro se litigants fighting over their dog and calling the court for a decision (PET LAW – AND OVERZEALOUS PRO SE LITIGANTS), the case has been decided, reminding us once…

I have been appointed to the United States District Court, Eastern District of New York, Alternative  Dispute Resolution Advisory Council for a two-year term to begin on January 1, 2025.  I have been a strong proponent of ADR – Alternative Dispute Resolution for…

LEXINGTON AVE. LP v. Clement, 2024 NY Slip Op 50987 – Kings Co. Civil Court 2024:”This is a holdover proceeding commenced against Dara Clement (“respondent”), a rent stabilized tenant and recipient of a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program subsidy.…

On August 28, 2024, the “Freelance Isn’t Free” Act
added Article 44-A to the General Business Law to provide protections to
freelance workers, including contractual requirements and a formal
enforcement process.

The Department of Labor has developed a model contract…

MI v. CI, 2024 NY Slip Op 51065 – NY: Supreme Court 2024:
Introduction
In 2016, these parties reported $43,773 as their total income on
their jointly filed income tax return. In 2017, these parties reported
$31,862 on their jointly…

Connolly v Nina 2024 NY Slip Op 51045(U) Decided on August 13, 2024 Supreme Court, Kings County Maslow, J.:”The instant matter pertains to the custody of two dogs, Mary Alice
and Henry. This Court conducted a hearing over the course…