Judge dismisses lawsuit over 67-cent Chase card overpayment
A Manhattan federal judge recently dismissed a lawsuit over a 67-cent overpayment on a Chase credit card holder’s bill.
NYC night court unlikely popular tourist attraction
A number of tourists who flock to the city each year regard night court as a must see attraction.
McDonald’s workers file lawsuits against chain over pay
Workers at the fast food chain have filed lawsuits accusing McDonald’s of engaging in illegal practices to avoid paying them amounts due.
Two die, 18 injured in Manhattan building explosion
At least two people were killed and several others injured Wednesday in an explosion at a pair of apartment buildings in Manhattan.
Judge blocks Ecuadorean judgment collection against Chevron in U.S. courts
A federal judge ruled in favor of Chevron regarding the collection of a $9 billion judgment against the company in Ecuador.
Osama bin Laden son-in-law on trial in the U.S.
The terrorism trial of Suleiman Abu Ghaith began in New York this week.
Teachers retain attorneys after heroin found in school bathroom
A group of elementary school teachers retained legal counsel after heroin was found in a faculty bathroom.
Ex-wife of Rupert Murdoch accused of abusing him
The ex-wife of the media mogul has been accused of abusing him during their marriage.
Several reflect on legacy of Philip Seymour Hoffman after unexpected death
The actor was found dead in his New York apartment on Sunday.
Usernames and passwords of Yahoo email customers stolen
Yahoo says the stolen usernames and passwords of some of its email customers were used to gather names and email addresses.
Planned Parenthood in Alaska files lawsuit against state health commissioner
Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest is seeking to have new regulations pertaining to abortion struck down as unconstitutional.
New York City reaches deal with civil liberties group over stop-and-frisk fight
The city has reached a deal with a civil liberties group after a long-standing legal battle over practices used by the police department.