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Pace University Title IX Investigations Lawyers
Pace University is one of the most well known and respected institutions of higher education. Pace University has a reputation in the NYC community. Irrespective of whether you’re part of the undergrad or graduate program, you may be arrested on campus. This will result a Title IX disciplinary hearing. In all likelihood, you could face […]
read moreMONEY LAUNDERING CHARGES LAWYERS
MONEY LAUNDERING CHARGES Charges of money laundering can be rather serious and quite complex. Our law firm can help you. How is Money Laundering Defined by Law? Money laundering speaks of any financial transactions that involve funds gained from criminal activity. Generally speaking, the reason behind a money laundering transaction is to take money earned […]
read moreManhattan Desk Appearance Ticket (DAT) Lawyers
Understanding Desk Appearance Tickets (DATs) in New York There are many situations in New York that a person could be arrested, but not taken to jail and put through the booking process. Instead of doing this, the arresting law enforcement officer will issue the person a Desk Appearance Ticket (DAT). This is a document that […]
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SNAP Violation Letters – What Not to Do SNAP, or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, is one of the most widely used of all government programs. This program allows many American families to sidestep a hole in their food budget. The program is administered by the federal government to ensure that all American families get […]
read moreDEA Audits and DEA Inspections Lawyers
The Drug Enforcement Agency and Pharmacy Audits: What You Need to Know The Drug Enforcement Agency is tasked with ensuring compliance of the Controlled Substances Act and a variety of other laws. Your pharmacy is subject to an audit or inspection at any time to ensure compliance. An audit or inspection can understandably be a […]
read moreDEA Surrenders DEA Suspensions and Revocations
The Spodek Law Group is a top rated DEA defense law firm. If you are facing any of the issues below, we can help. DEA registration surrender DEA registration suspension DEA registration revocation DEA Registration Surrender While the notion of surrendering your DEA registration, voluntarily, might seem like a crazy though – many healthcare providers […]
read moreQueens Annulments Lawyers
Understanding the Differences Between Divorce and Annulment In many instances, the terms divorce and annulment are used synonymously. While the actions associated with these words share some similarities, an annulment holds certain notable differences. Divorce Versus Annulment Both terms reference actions designed to terminate established marriages. However, unlike divorces, an official annulment effectively erases a […]
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New York Order of Protection Defense Attorney Millions of people live in New York. Some of those persons could pose a threat to you or your loved ones. On top of that, not all dangerous people are strangers. For example, spouses in the midst of divorce proceedings may find the relationship between them comes with […]
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The Legal Landscape of Financial Regulation in New York and Beyond Introduction As the epicenter of the financial industry in the United States – and one of the greatest centers of finance in the entire world – New York operates under a unique set of federal and state regulations that cover banks and other businesses. […]
read moreIRS COLLECTIONS LAWYERS
IRS collections is a term taxpayers dread to hear. It means that you owe the IRS money and it’s time to pay up. For taxpayers who have plenty of money to live on, this might not be such a big deal. For those taxpayers who are going to need more time to pay their taxes, […]
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Non-Filed Tax Return Lawyer The US Federal government subjects taxpayers to extremely strict reporting requirements. Among the most basic and important of these reporting requirements is the simple filing of an annual income tax return. Should you fail to meet that single requirement, you risk exposing yourself to rather costly penalties. You could even be […]
read morePPP LOAN FRAUD PENALTIES
Are You Being Accused of PPP Loan Fraud? Are you being accused of PPP loan fraud? There is a lot of scrutiny going on – with recipients of the Paycheck Protection Program. There are so many fraudulent PPP loans that were issued, and now being investigated by the Department of Justice. At the same time, […]
read moreNY Healthcare Fraud Lawyers
As today’s healthcare system grows more complex, many healthcare providers find themselves being scrutinized by government agencies. As a result of this, there is a much greater chance they may find themselves being accused of healthcare fraud. Due to rules and regulations changing almost daily, it’s imperative for healthcare providers to keep up with the […]
read moreNYC Unfair Competition Lawyers
The unfair competition business practices that have caused economic injury to your company falls under a blanket term that covers unfair tactics. This ranges anywhere from stealing proprietary information to misleading customers. We live in a free economy where deceptive and unfair business practices come with consequences. Instead of fairly competing, sometimes businesses have taken […]
read moreQueens Child Visitation Lawyers
Navigating the complexities of child custody and visitation in Queens Family Court can be a daunting task, especially during a divorce. However, it is essential for parents to understand their legal rights and the factors that come into play when determining the best interests of a child. At the heart of child custody and visitation […]
read moreManhattan Alimony and Maintenance Lawyers
Here is the article with proper spacing, formatting, headings, and added links: Factors Considered in Alimony Payments During a Divorce In situations where a couple seeks a divorce, numerous factors suddenly come into play. One of these is alimony, also called spousal maintenance. While many people assume these payments are calculated based on standard guidelines, […]
read moreQueens Restraining Orders Lawyers
Understanding Restraining Orders in Divorce A divorce ends the marital relationship between spouses. As part of a divorce or even a pre-divorce decision or agreement, you and your spouse may live separate and apart from each other. Protection from Abuse If you have experienced abuse from your spouse, a divorce and decision to separate by […]
read moreNew York Overtime Pay & Unpaid Wages Lawyers – NY Department of Labor
Unpaid Wages and Overtime: Know Your Rights as an Employee Introduction There are laws in place that protect employees and ensure that they’re fairly compensated for the work they perform. This is especially true where an employer requires an employee to work overtime, or hours beyond their normally scheduled shift. While the law establishes how […]
read moreNew York Penal Law 135.35: Labor trafficking
Labor trafficking is increasingly becoming popular in the United States. In a bid to curb this practice, the New York state government came up with a set of rules under the New York Penal Law 135.35. Anyone found guilty of violating this code would face serious consequences. A person is considered guilty of labor trafficking […]
read moreOig Subpoenas Lawyers
As the founding partner of Spodek Law Group, I’ve seen my fair share of Office of Inspector General (OIG) subpoenas. And let me tell you, they‘re no walk in the park.These subpoenas, they come at you like a freight train, demanding documents, emails, financial records—you name it. It’s enough to make even the most seasoned healthcare professional break out in a cold sweat. But, here’s the thing, you can’t just ignore […]
read moreNYC Misrepresentations Lawyers
Since its inception in September 1995, eBay has provided a way for millions of people to transact with each other. However, almost as soon as the site began, reports of fraud started to surface. Although the online auction site takes steps to protect sellers and buyers from fraudulent behavior, scams still take place on the […]
read moreLong Island Insurance Fraud Lawyer
With the recent poor economic conditions across the country, New York and Long Island insurance fraud claims are on the rise. As times get harder, more people who are otherwise law-abiding continue to look for ways to ease their financial and economic burdens. Desperation may lead people to questionable activities, such as insurance fraud. What […]
read moreNew York Penal Law 260.06: Non-support of a child in the first degree
A responsibility of a parent is to provide the necessary support of a child. When this support is not given in an intentional fashion, then it’s considered non-support in the first degree. The person who is charged with the crime could be the parent, a guardian or another person who is legally responsible for the […]
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Same-Sex Divorce in New York: Navigating the Legal Process New York’s Stance on Same-Sex Marriage and Divorce New York is ahead of the times on gay marriage. Although the Supreme Court didn’t make same-sex marriage official until June 2015, New York enacted the same legislation back in 2011. In the state of New York, same-sex […]
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SNAP: Ensuring Access to Nutrition for Americans in Need SNAP is a program that was set up by the federal government in order to make sure that people in the United States have access to the calories they need to survive. This is one of the most widely used of all such programs. Government officials […]
read moreNY Penal Law 158 Welfare Fraud
We’re continuing our look at New York’s penal laws with today’s post that’ll be covering welfare fraud. Before we get into the actual charges involved, it’ll be useful to go over some of the definitions so everything becomes a little clearer. Definitions; presumption; limitation. By public benefit card, we mean any kind of medical assistance […]
read moreWhat is the commencement of action in local criminal court in New York?
How Criminal Cases Start in New York Local Criminal Courts An action regarding a crime is first commenced by filing an accusatory instrument with a criminal court. If more than one instrument is filed in the course of the same crime, action commences when the first instrument is filed. The only way a criminal action […]
read moreNorth Dakota Federal Attorneys Lawyers
There’s one reason you’re on this website: you need an elite federal criminal defense law firm. Whether you find yourself unexpectedly ensnared in a government investigation, or facing charges for alleged misconduct – the path forward is complex, fraught with pitfalls. You require attorneys of exceptional caliber, armed with expertise honed over decades of hard-won courtroom battles. […]
read moreNYC Burglary Lawyers
NY Penal Code 140 Burglary and Trespass In this post, we’re going to take a look at some of the terms, definitions, and charges regarding burglary under New York penal law. First, let’s define our terms. Criminal trespass and burglary; definitions of terms Premises is basically the same as building. Building basically includes any structure […]
read moreNew York Penal Code 120.13: Menacing in the first degree
New York Penal Code 120.13: Menacing in the first degree Menacing is one of the most common crimes that involve doing an action that places an immediate person in fear of death or physical injury. For you to be charged with the menacing crime, you don’t have to inflict any physical injury. Under the New […]
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