Can My Construction Company Be Charged for Another Person's Ponzi Scheme? Yes. A construction company in New York can absolutely be indicted for fraud tied to a Ponzi scheme it did not orchestrate. Prosecutors do not need to prove your company invented the scheme. They…
$450,000 Settlement for Rikers Island Inmate Who Went Blind After NYC Denied Medical Care Our client walked into Rikers Island with glaucoma. He told staff. He needed treatment to keep his sight. The City denied him the care he needed, and he went blind behind…
Can You Sue the NYC DOE for Teacher Sexual Assault? Yes. You can sue the New York City Department of Education if a teacher or staff member sexually assaulted you. The DOE is not shielded from civil liability when it knew or should have known…
Does My Case Qualify as "Gender-Motivated Violence?" It depends on what happened and where it happened. But for most survivors of sexual abuse, sexual assault, and many other forms of gender-based harm that occurred in New York City, the answer is more likely to be…
Can I Sue the Institution Where My Sexual Abuse Happened in NY? Yes. In New York City, you can sue the institution where your sexual abuse happened, not just the individual who committed it. A new law that took effect on January 29, 2026, made…
Can I Refile a Sexual Assault Lawsuit That Was Already Dismissed in NYC? Yes. If your sexual assault lawsuit was dismissed between March 1, 2023, and March 1, 2025, you may be able to refile it under New York City's updated Gender-Motivated Violence Act. That…
What Is New York City's GMVA Lookback Window? The GMVA lookback window is open right now. If you experienced gender-motivated violence in New York City before January 9, 2022, you may be able to file a civil lawsuit even if the abuse happened years or…
What Is Aggravated Murder in New York? Aggravated murder in New York is the most serious homicide charge available under New York Penal Law, more serious than even first-degree murder, and it carries a mandatory sentence of life without the possibility of parole upon conviction.…
What Is the Minimum Sentence for Murder in NYC? The minimum sentence for murder in New York City depends on the specific charge, the degree of the offense, and the individual circumstances of the defendant and the case. For murder in the second degree, the…

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