What Is the New York Child Victims Act?
October 16, 2020
More individuals traumatized by child sexual abuse can seek legal justice under the New York Child Victims Act. Review the provisions of this important law.
Category: Assaults and Excessive Force
Can a Property Owner Be Held Liable for Sexual Assault?
September 21, 2020
Victims of sexual assault can hold property owners liable. Learn more about when property owners are held accountable for such injuries.
How Do I Report Police Misconduct?
May 4, 2020
If you’ve been the victim of inappropriate police behavior, you have legal options you can take. Learn what steps to take to report police misconduct.
How Much Force Can Police Use During an Arrest?
July 5, 2019
Today, police behavior during arrests is under more scrutiny than ever. Here’s how to know if an officer has used too much force during an arrest.
With police using excessive force- A sad reminder of a life taken too early by the NYPD
July 13, 2016
Police using excessive force around the Country is a sad reminder of a life cut short in August 2012 in the Bronx; Eddie Fernandez killed by NYPD for no reason
Leav & Steinberg retained to assist victims of TI rap concert at Irving Plaza in NYC
May 30, 2016
TI Rap Concert turns dangerous and violent. Leav & Steinberg retained to represent several injured.
Leav & Steinberg obtains $1,200,000 judgment against bar on behalf of client who was assaulted by a drunken patron. Claims were made against the bar pursuant to the Dram Shop laws.
May 24, 2016
New York’s Dram Shop law is found in Section 11-101 of the General Obligations Law. Dram Shop laws are strict liability statutes that allow for
Club security and negligence at Hip Hop Show
May 18, 2016
Neglient security and unsafe business practice leaves many injured when an event is not properly supervised or lacking appropriate security.
CONTINUED EXAMPLES OF EXCESSIVE FORCE BY POLICE OFFICERS; JUSTICE FOR EDDIE FERNANDEZ IS OVERDUE
April 14, 2015
It was with great anger that I read the article from the NY Times discussing a South Carolina man who was fatally shot by a
New York State Crime Victim Board’s Eligibility for Surviving Spouses May Soon Include Domestic Partners
April 26, 2013
Regardless of where one sits on the issue of rights to domestic partners, there have been some current legislative activities in the New York state