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New York Federal Court Denies Motion to Dismiss National Origin Discrimination Claims Against Auto Shop

New York Federal Court Denies Motion to Dismiss National Origin Discrimination Claims Against Auto Shop

A New York federal district court has denied E & N Chop Shop, Inc.'s motion to dismiss national origin discrimination and retaliation claims. The lawsuit was brought by an undocumented auto shop worker. The court found that the worker plausibly alleged termination based on national origin and immigration status. Furthermore, the court determined that the employer's report to immigration authorities, which occurred after the worker engaged in protected pre-litigation activity, was plausibly retaliatory. This decision allows the worker's claims to proceed to trial, indicating that there is sufficient evidence to warrant further legal proceedings.
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Exclusive| Friend of Yonkers fatal stabbing victim testifies at murder trial

Exclusive| Friend of Yonkers fatal stabbing victim testifies at murder trial

The best friend of the victim testifies that group was planning to fight Yorky Tineo on Feb. 6, 2025. When they found him, he fatally stabbed two of them.
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Jones Day Expands Cybersecurity Practice with New Partner Alexander H. Southwell in New York

Jones Day Expands Cybersecurity Practice with New Partner Alexander H. Southwell in New York

Jones Day Expands Cybersecurity Practice with New Partner Alexander H. Southwell in New York
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Department of Justice Sues San Jose Over Allegedly Unconstitutional $1,600 Firearm Permit Fee

Department of Justice Sues San Jose Over Allegedly Unconstitutional $1,600 Firearm Permit Fee

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a lawsuit against the City of San Jose, California, and its Police Department, alleging that the city's nearly $1,600 fee for a firearm carry license is unconstitutional. The DOJ contends that this exorbitant fee violates the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens to carry a firearm for self-defense. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon stated that the right to bear arms is not a luxury and that a fee several times higher than the cost of the firearm itself is illogical and an unconstitutional impediment. The lawsuit highlights that San Jose's fee is the highest in the nation, significantly surpassing those charged by other major U.S. cities like New York, Washington, D.C., Boston, and Chicago. The Civil Rights Division's Second Amendment Section is responsible for enforcing the Second Amendment and encourages individuals who believe their rights have been infringed upon to submit a complaint.
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TED Conferences and ACC Foundation Host TEDLaw Event for Legal Leaders in New York

TED Conferences and ACC Foundation Host TEDLaw Event for Legal Leaders in New York

TED Conferences and ACC Foundation Host TEDLaw Event for Legal Leaders in New York
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New York Appellate Division Reverses Ruling, Grants Immunity to Nursing Facility in COVID-19 Wrongful Death Case

New York Appellate Division Reverses Ruling, Grants Immunity to Nursing Facility in COVID-19 Wrongful Death Case

The New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Second Department, has reversed a lower court's decision, granting immunity to Montclair Care Center, Inc. and Emerge Nursing & Rehabilitation in a wrongful death lawsuit. The case was brought by Janet Ford, alleging that Madeline Splaine contracted COVID-19 at Emerge, leading to her death in April 2020. The defendants had moved to dismiss the complaint, citing immunity under the Emergency or Disaster Treatment Protection Act (EDTPA), which was repealed in 2021. The Appellate Division found that the defendants conclusively established that Emerge was providing healthcare services in accordance with applicable law and COVID-19 emergency rules, and that the alleged act or omission occurred in the course of providing these services. Furthermore, the court determined that the treatment of the decedent was impacted by Emerge's decisions and activities in response to the COVID-19 outbreak and in support of state directives, and that services were provided in good f...
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New York Fashion Week recap: The most talked-about moments during NYFW

New York Fashion Week recap: The most talked-about moments during NYFW

From Ralph Lauren's starry show to protesters and milestone anniversaries, these were the biggest moments of New York Fashion Week.
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Epstein survivors sue his estate over child pornography collection

Epstein survivors sue his estate over child pornography collection

By Andrew Hay Sept 16 (Reuters) - Two women whose images as girls were found in pornography seized from Jeffrey Epstein filed a class action lawsuit on Wednesday seeking damages from the late sex offender's estate for individuals featured in his collection of thousands of pictures and videos of
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‘Closing Night’ Review: Sarah Paulson and Naomi Watts Are Warring Sisters in Cody Fern’s Deliciously Histrionic Melodrama

‘Closing Night’ Review: Sarah Paulson and Naomi Watts Are Warring Sisters in Cody Fern’s Deliciously Histrionic Melodrama

Toward the end of the deep-feeling, deliciously histrionic drama “Closing Night,” the film shifts tone. The first two acts — a whirlwind of long-deferred confrontations and fiery disclosures — lean on lively dark comedy as a pair of warring sisters explode with decades of rage and resentment. Then the film slows its pace, doubling down […]
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Judge Blocks DHS from Acting Against Man Over Harsh Email to ICE Official

Judge Blocks DHS from Acting Against Man Over Harsh Email to ICE Official

A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction blocking the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from taking further action against David Streever of Rochester, New York. This ruling stems from an incident where Streever sent a critical email to the former acting director of ICE, Todd Lyons, comparing him to a Nazi and calling him a 'monstrous human being.' Following the email, ICE agents attempted to track Streever down at his home, an airport, and a hotel to serve him with a warning notice stating he might be in violation of federal law. Streever, represented by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE), subsequently filed a lawsuit in July, arguing that the agents' actions violated his First Amendment rights and led him to self-censor. The federal government had argued for the dismissal of the case, citing an increase in threats against public officials, but did not assert that Streever's email constituted a prosecutable violent t...
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After gaining acclaim in Los Angeles, conductor Gustavo Dudamel takes on New York

After gaining acclaim in Los Angeles, conductor Gustavo Dudamel takes on New York

Gustavo Dudamel has taken over as music director of the New York Philharmonic
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Sean Combs’ Attorneys Drop Him, Citing Six Months of Unpaid Fees

Sean Combs’ Attorneys Drop Him, Citing Six Months of Unpaid Fees

I won't let anyone take advantage of me by overcharging me and running up bills that were never approved," Combs said