Protection

Long Island’s New Homebuyers Secure Protection Against Hidden Perils as Amended State Law Takes Effect

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Farmingdale, Long Island – New homebuyers in Long Island now have a better chance of avoiding the unfortunate surprises that befell Ryan Schneider. After purchasing a house in 2017, Schneider discovered undisclosed flooding issues that forced him to relocate and shell out $90,000 in repair costs after a major storm last September. To address such concerns, a newly amended state law, passed last year and taking effect now, aims to provide greater disclosure about preexisting conditions of houses on the market. However, some believe that further measures may still be necessary. The 2001 Property Condition … Read more

Landmark Verdict: $25 Million Awarded to Victim in Child Abuse Lawsuit Against New Jersey’s Division of Child Protection

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New Brunswick, New Jersey – A Middlesex County jury has awarded a $25 million verdict against the state’s Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCCP) in a “horrific” case of child sexual abuse in foster homes. The verdict was reached on March 12 after a trial that began on Feb. 20 and was presided over by Superior Court Judge Patrick Bradshaw. The awarded amount was subsequently reduced to $12 million in accordance with an agreement between the lawyers involved. Representing the victim, Matt Bonnano of Rebenack Aronow & Mascolo stated that this was the first … Read more

Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Law Settlement Brings Clarity and Protection for LGBTQ+ Students

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MIAMI, FL – A settlement has been reached in a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Florida’s Parental Rights in Education law, also known as the “Don’t Say Gay” law. The plaintiffs argued that the law aimed to silence conversations about the LGBTQ+ community in schools. Governor Ron DeSantis signed the law in March 2022, which initially restricted classroom instruction on gender identity and sexual orientation in kindergarten through third grade, and later expanded the prohibition through high schools. The supporters of the law, including DeSantis, maintained that their goal was to eliminate what they called … Read more

Alabama’s Controversial IVF Protection Bill Raises Concerns About Patient Rights and Compensation

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Mobile, Alabama – The passage of a bill in Alabama intended to protect the rights of in vitro fertilization (IVF) practices has raised concerns among legal experts. While the bill was meant to provide reassurance to fertility clinics, experts argue that it may inadvertently prevent patients from seeking damages in cases of clinic negligence or product malfunction. The new law grants criminal and civil liability protection to fertility doctors and patients, as well as shields manufacturers of goods used in the IVF process from criminal charges. However, it allows for these companies to still be … Read more