A$AP Rocky’s assault case with the Swedish authorities reached its conclusion on Wednesday, August 14, 2019. Continue Reading →
Category Archives: legal
Harlem Church Accuses Real Estate Firm Of “Old Testament Vengeance” In Lawsuit
UPDATED, 10:55 p.m. August 8: A historic Harlem church is seeking $20 million from a real estate developer it accuses of fraud in a lawsuit filled with biblical references. Continue Reading →
New Yorkers Flock To New Jersey To Embrace Legalized Sports Betting (Video)
By Bretton Daniels
Following a ruling from the Supreme Court to permit sports betting outside of Nevada, many U.S. states have vied to legalize such operations. Continue Reading →
Harlem’s Marcus Samuelsson Sued For Discrimination and Wage Theft (Update)
Easter reports that Harlem Chef and restaurateur Marcus Samuelsson is being sued for discriminating against black bartenders at his flagship Harlem restaurant Red Rooster. Continue Reading →
Networking Event For The New York State Diversity Coalition In Harlem
Law.com reports that the New York State Diversity Coalition held its annual Networking and CLE Event on November 16, 2017, at the Dwyer Cultural Center in Harlem. Continue Reading →
NYC Commission On Human Rights Charges Against Businesses From Harlem To Hollywood
The NYC Commission on Human Rights announced charges today against 12 local and national businesses for violating the Fair Chance Act. Continue Reading →
George Bundy Smith, Yale Civil Rights “Freedom Rider” Passes At Home In Harlem
A retired judge on New York state’s highest court who was arrested as a civil rights “Freedom Rider” while a Yale law student has died. George Bundy Smith was 80.
Harlem Council Mark Levine Statement On Landlord Right To Counsel Bill
Harlem Council member Mark Levine makes statement regarding landlord signing of Right to Counsel bill for Harlem tenants: Continue Reading →
MFY Legal Services Becomes Mobilization For Justice From Harlem To Hollis
MFY Legal Services (MFY), which began in 1963 as the legal arm of Mobilization for Youth, a large anti-poverty program on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, has changed its name to Mobilization for Justice. Continue Reading →