The Merrick Garland Project Blog

Five days before Rafael Mejia and Homes Rios’s drug trial was to begin, the Justice Department, pursuant to the Classified Information Procedures Act (CIPA), filed an ex parte, in camera motion with the trial court seeking to prevent disclosure of certain classified information during discovery. The trial court granted the motion, determining that the information…

Judicial Foreclosure Definition and Explanation A judicial foreclosure is one that the courts have the authority to take over and start the process of foreclosure. This process varies greatly depending on where you live and how your mortgage works. In many cases, this type of foreclosure is only available to homeowners behind their mortgage payments…

Wrongful Foreclosure Settlement Amounts No one can predict what the future holds,, but there is a slight chance that wrongful foreclosure settlements will decrease. This is because mortgage companies are more than willing to negotiate with homeowners who are facing foreclosure. The banks have become very lenient and flexible with their loan programs in the…

List of Judicial Foreclosure States It is very useful to learn about the foreclosure laws in the various states. That knowledge will help to understand your option before contacting a foreclosure lawyer. This article is for informational purposes only, call a professional to get help. A good foreclosure lawyer can help you get a foreclosure…

Property Tax Liability After Foreclosure in Astoria Each year your local property taxes are assessed based on an Assessor’s assessment, which is generally updated every five years. If you neglect to negotiate for a property tax lien release during the time of your foreclosure, you will pay thousands in property taxes that you should never…

Under New York State’s Permanent Sick Leave Law or NYSPSL, a new legislation act, the New York companies must provide their employees with sick leave. Eligible employees may start accruing sick leave hours starting from September 30, 2020, but aren’t eligible to utilize any sick leave according to the law before January 1, 2021.  …

Felony charges ought to be assumed gravely. Felony blame will be subject to expanded verdict and also a criminal background which may impact every part of your future life. In addition to isolation, prosecution, and penalties, a felony conviction in NY comprises automatic reduction of these rights of United States citizen: You could not enlist…

Origins The common-law system originated from England in the Middle Ages. From the 17th century relations between the courts and the executive developed to a constitutional struggle between the Stuart kings and the judges over the judges’ right to decide questions affecting the royal power and even to announce an independent judgment in situations where…

By John Grisham’s best-selling books and Law and Order on TV, to the latest fad of true crime shows and podcasts, there’s a fascination of how the media portrays the American legal system. Audiences are drawn to the drama, suspense and justice of the court. We love to watch and listen as lawyers do what…