“Bicycle sharing” or public bicycle programs have become very popular in U.S. cities in recent years. These public-private partnerships provide inexpensive short-term bicycle rentals as

There are two basic elements to any successful personal injury lawsuit in New York. First you have to prove the defendant was negligent—that is, he

When a motor vehicle accident results in the victim’s death, his or her heirs may attempt to recover damages through a wrongful death lawsuit against

Theft is a problem all New York businesses must contend with. A Brooklyn-based jewelry store recently learned this harsh lesson when thieves made off with

Personal injury lawsuits are always tricky when the defendant is a city or government agency. New York’s Court of Appeals has found there is a

Every day New York parents entrust their children to the care of bus drivers who take their children to and from school. New York courts

New York’s “No-Fault Law” makes it difficult for automobile accident victims to bring a case against reckless or negligent drivers. Before a plaintiff can even

Emergency vehicles, including police cars and ambulances, are afforded special privileges under New York State law. Anyone driving an authorized emergency vehicle may disregard the

Many business agreements contain a “buy-sell” clause. This represents an agreement between the owners of a business on how to deal with the departure of

Many business contracts contain a provision for “liquidated damages.” If there is a breach of contract, the injured party may demand a predetermined amount of