By Rachel M. Zahorsky New York Times columnist David Pogue shocked his father, a managing partner of what was once Jones, Day, Reavis & Pogue, with the announcement that he would not be attending...
In Matter of Brianna L., 2012 NY Slip Op 09066 (2d Dept 12/28/2012), the Appellate Division, Second Department held that Family Court judges have authority to modify criminal court orders of protection that...
I was caught with drugs. Do I need to hire an attorney? Most drug sale offenses are felonies, which could subject you to jail or prison. I, as an experienced attorney may be able...
The traditional legal billing method entails hourly rates dependent upon the experience level of the associate or partner handling the matter. However, clients today no longer wish to pay high hourly fees, which often...
The Legislature of the State of New York has enacted historic revisions to the “Rockefeller” Drug Laws as part of the 2009-2010 budget. New York State Governor David Paterson signed the law on April...
Aside from optional externship opportunities, most law schools in the United States do not require its students to participate in any sort of hands on legal training. In fact, outside of the typical classroom...
What are the arguments for and against holding Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) workers criminally liable when children are injured and/or killed? Given recent events surrounding the death of four year old Marchella Brett-Pierce,...
Pro’s and Con’s to the Expansion of DNA Sampling How would you feel about proposed legislation: that would require DNA samples from people convicted of ALL Penal Law misdemeanors; that would require DNA samples...
NYCLA and the four other county bars are seeking an expedited appeal and stay of the decision permitting the City unilaterally to change a system for assignment of indigent defense counsel that has been...
Michael Paul Attorney at Law
