Criminal Law

Ignition Interlock Devices: The View from the Prosecution
I’ve railed in past posts about the ineffectiveness of ignition interlock devices (IIDs).  See The Truth About Ignition Interlock Devices.  This latest sure-fire weapon, which MADD loudly claims will "eliminate drunk driving once and for all", is currently sweeping the country...

Breathalyzers Soon Mandatory for All Cars
I’ve written repeated posts in the past about the highly unreliable ignition interlock devices (IIDs) which have been widely publicized by MADD as the way to “eliminate drunk driving once and for all”...

Report: Most MO drunk drivers aren't getting ignition interlock devices
In July, a new law took effect that required repeat drunken drivers to have ignition interlock devices installed in their cars. (It's sort of like having to take a Breathalyzer every time you want to use your car...

Interlock Devices
Nebraska joins other states taking the lead,  which have passed similar laws this year to require alcohol ignition interlocks for drunk drivers.Ignition interlocks will be used as a condition of probation for drunk driving offenders after their driver's licenses have been reinstated...

Why Is MADD Pushing Ignition Interlock Devices
As has been widely reported in the nation’s media, Mothers Against Drunk Driving has been aggressively pushing state and federal legislators to require ignition interlock devices (IIDs) to be installed in vehicles...

Ignition Interlock Device Legislation
Ignition interlock devices are back in the news this passed week.New Mexico was the first state to mandate their use back in 2005, and Alabama, South Dakota, and Vermont still don't carry the restriction; but in between there is a vast array of legislative applications to the concept, the National Conference of State Legislatures shows...

Dumb New York Laws
Stupid Laws in the Empire State

New York Building Codes
Building and constructions laws in New York

Selection of State Supreme Court Judges
How State Court Judges are Selected

Hayes Bicycle Group
Recalls Quick-Release Devices

State Farm Undercompensation
alleging compensation for totaled vehicles is less than California law requires.

New York Employment Law
alleged violations of New York employment law.

Aetna Settles with New York State for $20 Million

Oppenheimer ATM-Free New York Municipals
401(k) / ERISA Stock Fraud

Racketeering Class Action Filed on Behalf of Foreclosed New York State Homeowners
Racketeering Class Action Filed on Behalf of Foreclosed New York State Homeowners