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Port Authority has governmental immunity for the 1993 World Trade Center bombing

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As reported in the New York Law Journal today, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has governmental immunity against liability for the 1993 bombing of the World Trade Center by terrorists who parked an explosive-laden truck in its underground parking lot, a narrowly divided state Court of Appeals ruled this morning. Six …

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Fore……. Liability on the Golf Course

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The sport of golf is enjoying unprecedented popularity these days.   Long Island is home to literally hundreds of private and public golf courses,  many offering some of the finest golf courses in the Country.    New private and quasi-private golf clubs continue to be built, particularly in Suffolk County.  In addition, despite the sluggish economy, the number of corporate and charity golf …

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Concerned about the welfare of your pet if you become sick or die? Consider a pet trust.

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Believe it or not, in America, more adults have pets than children.  Most people consider their pets as part of their families.  A 2007 survey of the American Animal Hospital Association found that 83 percent of pet owners refer to themselves as their pets “mom” or “dad”.   So what happens to these pets when their “parents” die …

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Peter Sellers: “Does your dog bite?” Man at counter, “No.” Dog bites. Peter Sellers: “I thought you said your dog doesn’t bite?” Man: “That is not my dog.”

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There seems to be a population explosion of dogs on Long Island.  Walk around Manhasset and you will see or hear a dog in practically every home.   For all you dog owners out there, should you be concerned if Rover is not on his best behavior when the mailman or kids walk by?  Absolutely.   In New York, …

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…a couple of more reasons to buy SUM coverage on your auto policy

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Get into an accident with a rental car?  Recent federal law, which preempts New York’s vicarious liability law, insulates the Herz, Avis and Dollars of the world from any liability for the negligence of the rental car driver.  To add insult to injury, the rental companies are only required to carry $25,000 in coverage on their vehicles.  Add that …

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Why do so many drivers fail to get SUM coverage on their auto policies?

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It happens oh so frequently.  I meet a recent accident victim for a consultation in my office.  They’ve been rear-ended or struck by some driver blowing a stop sign and they’ve sustained a fractured leg or arm or some other serious injury.  They need surgery and will be out of work for months.  At first glance they have …

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