Legal Articles - Part 19

mortgage fraud in Brooklyn

How the Mortgage Business Landed One Man in Hot Water

While there has been much talk about those who have done well in the real estate market lately, most don’t involve mortgage fraud. That is, except for former mortgage broker Brent Kaufman. On August 31, Mr. Kaufman pleaded guilty in Brooklyn Federal Court to stealing proceeds from multiple refinancing transactions that were meant to pay […]

Hate-Inspired Arsons in Brooklyn

Unfortunately, around the country, we have seen an increase in hate crimes over the last year. One of the most recent occurred in Brooklyn when a 29-year-old man by the name of Ali Alaheri was accused of setting fire to a building housing a yeshiva and synagogue and, several hours later, attacking a man in […]

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The Future of Brooklyn Courts

In some ways, it took a global pandemic for us to consider new ways to navigate life. This includes institutions that have been steeped in traditional procedures for decades, such as the judicial system. While we needed to find ways to continue critical legal processes, it has actually forced us into the same century as […]

gaminign and criminal laws in nevada

Gaming Laws in Nevada

Nevada has paved the way when it comes to gaming and gambling laws in the US, being the first state to legalize gambling back in 1931. As such, Nevada has a long history of legislation that has lead to the current state of regulation and for gambling and gaming. The Gaming Control Board was first […]