
Brooklyn Murder Rate Jumps in 2019
The overall crime rate in Brooklyn is on a downward trajectory, but the same cannot be said with the murder rate in the city. For the first two months of 2019, the murder rate spiked at an alarming rate. For example, in Brooklyn North, there has been a 275 percent increase in the number of […]
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Tax Reform Means You Need to Update Your Estate Plan
Congress recently passed, and the President signed into law, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (also known as the “TCJA”). The TCJA is a sweeping overhaul of the federal tax system with implications far beyond tax season. For example, there are significant modifications to the federal estate tax which could impact the estates […]
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FDNY Firefighter Charged with DUI
An FDNY firefighter was arrested for driving under the influence while traveling home from a fallen fireman funeral, according to Patch.com. The firefighter was charged with driving while intoxicated and refusing to take a Breathalyzer test in the 63rd Precinct. Reports indicate that the firefighter was leaving the funeral when his 2017 Ford Explorer jumped […]
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Charged with Civil Fraud? An Experienced Brooklyn Civil Fraud Lawyer Explains the Charges
If you or a family member was charged with allegedly committing fraud in Brooklyn, the ramifications associated with a conviction can be severe and life-altering. There are an array of fraud offenses codified in the New York Penal Code (specifically, Article 190). Fraud charges can range from allegations of forgery and falsifying business records all […]
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