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In national politics, it's all about the money
If I say the words “Citizens United,” you might think I’m referring to some community action group or maybe a new local bank. But thanks to the U.S. Supreme Court, Citizens United has diminished the value of your vote on Election Day . . . more
Freedom to spend your money
Is your freedom of speech your freedom to spend your own money? It is according to the Supreme Court. more
Supreme Court Judge John M. Galasso was re-elected on Tuesday.
Election results for judgeships
John M. Galasso, Arthur G. Pitts, David T. Reilly, Hope S. Zimmerman won the four seats for Supreme Court judge defeating three other candidates in Tuesday's election. more
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When insanity reigns in Washington
So let me get this straight. The Republican-led House of Representatives voted more than 40 times to repeal the Affordable Care Act of 2010, a.k.a. Obamacare, but failed to do so. more
DOMA’s repeal draws cheers on Long Island
Last week, the Supreme Court declared the Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional, and Long Island residents seemed particularly pleased by the decision. more
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A monumental week for the Supreme Court
Whether you agree with it or not, the highest court in the land has spoken on two monumental issues that will impact our society for a lifetime. more
The Nassau County Correctional Center in East Meadow has faced criticism from state governing bodies and advocacy groups in recent years.
County must appoint jail oversight committee
A New York State Supreme Court justice has ordered Nassau County to appoint a seven-member committee to oversee the Nassau County Correctional Center. The ruling came in response to a lawsuit filed in March 2012 by the New York Civil Liberties Union, which said it had received hundreds of complaints from inmates about poor conditions and treatment at the jail. more
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Max Sicherman
Employment Law
Q: I’ve been employed as an accountant with a municipality in Suffolk County for the past 8 years. I recently received notice that the municipality is seeking my termination for misconduct … more
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Firing, amid shouts, in a crowded movie theater
Reasonable citizens of all parties, from way liberal to far right, agree that while the First Amendment guarantees freedom of speech, we can’t shout “Fire!” in a crowded theater if there’s no fire. more
In a season of cynicism, an inspiring decision
Those Founding Fathers knew what they were doing. Checks and balances worked last week, as the United States Supreme Court upheld the Affordable Care Act in a 5-4 decision that surprised pretty much everybody. more
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