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When a law enforcement officer shoots and kills someone, the first question most people ask is simple: Was this legal—and can anyone be held responsible? That question is at the center of a recent, highly publicized shooting involving an ICE agent and a woman named Renee...

Every week, the news brings another story that makes people ask: “Is that even legal?” Three recent high-profile cases discussed on the Litigious podcast highlight how the civil justice system works when something goes wrong — and why these issues matter to New Yorkers and their legal rights.

If you’re a veteran and something feels “off” at work after your service, trust that instinct. Veteran and service member discrimination is real—and it’s often subtle, quiet, and easy for employers to deny. It rarely comes with a paper trail that says, “We don’t like veterans.” Instead, it shows...

If you’ve just returned from military deployment and work in New York, you may be wondering: Can my employer fire me after I get back? USERRA Rights? In most cases, the answer is no—and a federal law called USERRA (Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act) protects you.

Understanding Mediation in New York Injury and Malpractice Cases Hi, I’m Scott Peterson from D’Orazio & Peterson, and welcome to another episode of The New York Injury Law Show. Our mission is to help guide New Yorkers who are dealing with the aftermath of a serious injury, medical...

What You Need to Know About Criminal Defense in New York: Insights from Albany Attorney Kevin O’Brien If you or someone you know is facing criminal charges in New York, understanding how the legal system works—and how to protect your rights—is crucial. In a revealing interview on The...

Understanding Depositions in New York: What Injured Consumers Need to Know If you've been injured in an accident or experienced discrimination at work in New York and are thinking about filing a lawsuit, chances are you’ll come across the word “deposition.” It’s a key part of the legal...

Can You Be Fired After Medical Leave in New York? Here’s What You Need to Know If you’ve recently returned from medical leave and your employer is suddenly giving you a hard time—or worse, has fired you—you’re not alone, and you do have legal rights.

Cleaned & Search-Optimized Blog Article: The Truth About Food Labels, Family Farming, and Regenerative Agriculture in New York: A Farmer’s Perspective In this eye-opening episode of the Talk Lex Podcast, host Scott Peterson sits down with Eric Lewandowski, a...

What is Mediation and Why Should You Consider It? Mediation is a voluntary and non-binding process used to resolve legal disputes without going to court. In New York, mediation has become an increasingly popular way to settle legal issues efficiently and affordably—whether you're already involved in a lawsuit...

Fired After Medical Leave? Here’s What You Need to Know in New York If you're facing a serious health issue, the last thing you should have to worry about is whether you'll still have a job when you recover. Many employees in New York assume that taking medical...

Understanding Your Rights in the Workplace In New York, employment is generally considered at-will, meaning that your employer can fire you at any time, for any reason—or even no reason at all. Likewise, you can quit your job whenever you want, even if it’s just because you’ve had...