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Brooklyn rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine arrested on racketeering, firearm charges

The dictionary definition of racketeering is dishonest and fraudulent business dealings. A racket is a planned or organized criminal act, usually in business, to extort money…

Posted by Michael Joseph on Feb 03, 2019

Court of Appeals Removes Hurdle for Tort Plaintiffs to Gain Summary Judgment

The Court of Appeals has made it easier for personal injury lawyers in New York to win their cases by filing a motion as opposed…

Posted by Michael Joseph on Jan 26, 2019

Arguments to Establish Identity Theft

On March 22, 2018, the State’s Court of Appeals heard arguments on pair of cases concerning what evidence is necessary to establish identity theft. It…

Posted by Michael Joseph on Apr 27, 2018

Star Power does not Entitle Free Pass

On March 28, 2018, DMX, the rapper also known as Earl Simmons, was sentenced to one-year prison term and $2.2 million in restitution for tax evasion…

Posted by Michael Joseph on Apr 27, 2018

Ultimate Safety Guide for Working with a Drill Press

Anytime you are about to work with heavy machinery, you need to make sure you take extra care, so you do not hurt yourself. Things…

Posted by Michael Joseph on Nov 21, 2017

Why Attorneys Need To Think Like Entrepreneurs To Grow Their Practice

It is increasingly acknowledged that attorneys can no longer only rely on their legal skills and expertise for success and survival in the industry. In…

Posted by Michael Joseph on Oct 23, 2016

The Dangers of Filing an Accident Claim Yourself

Anyone who gets involved in a car accident is very likely to end up filing an insurance claim. In doing so, there are, broadly speaking,…

Posted by Michael Joseph on Oct 02, 2016

New York City Arrests

As a New York City criminal defense lawyer, one of the most common phone calls our attorneys get is a call from a family member…

Posted by Michael Joseph on Aug 03, 2011