Manhattan

Tragic Manhattan Office Shooting Raises Questions on New NYC Gun Laws and Workplace Safety Responsibilities

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New York, NY — A tragic mass shooting unfolded in a Manhattan office building, raising concerns about the effectiveness of recent legislation aimed at empowering employers to combat gun violence in the workplace. The incident claimed the lives of at least four individuals, including a police officer and an employee from Blackstone Inc., amid growing scrutiny over workplace safety measures. The shooting occurred in a Park Avenue office tower that accommodates prominent organizations such as Blackstone Group, Loeb & Loeb LLP, Rudin Management, and the National Football League. A 27-year-old man from Nevada has been … Read more

Manhattan Welcomes Sarah Smith Barr as New Municipal Court Judge, Promising a Legacy of Fairness and Justice

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MANHATTAN, Kan. — The city has appointed Sarah Smith Barr as its new Municipal Court Judge, a transition announced by City Manager Danielle Dulin last week. Barr steps into the role following the retirement of James R. Kepple, who served in the position for three years and concluded his tenure on June 30. Barr brings over two decades of legal experience to the bench, having recently retired from her role as Student Legal Services Attorney at Kansas State University, where she worked for 23 years. In her new position, she will oversee all cases adjudicated … Read more

Manhattan Court Strikes Balance: Google Faces Trademark Challenges Amid Educational Publishers’ Lawsuit

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A federal court in Manhattan has dismissed various claims against Google filed by prominent educational publishers, while allowing significant aspects of the litigation to advance. U.S. District Judge Jennifer Rochon determined that Cengage Learning, McGraw Hill, Macmillan Learning, and Elsevier did not present enough evidence for their allegations of vicarious copyright infringement and violations of New York state law against the tech giant. In her ruling, Judge Rochon indicated that Google was not absolved of responsibility regarding the publishers’ trademark infringement claims. The lawsuit, initiated last year, asserts that Google displayed pirated versions of textbooks … Read more

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Takes Center Stage as Trial Commences in Manhattan: Live Updates

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Manhattan, New York — Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing a high-profile trial in Manhattan, where he stands accused of sexual assault by a former employee. The case has attracted significant public attention, underscoring the broader issues of workplace misconduct and personal accountability in the entertainment industry. The plaintiff, identified as Jane Doe, alleges that the incidents occurred while she was employed by Combs. She claims that over a period of time, the music mogul engaged in a pattern of inappropriate behavior that culminated in an assault. The specifics of the allegations, which have been outlined … Read more