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Updates on Steven Errante-Next Appearance is February 20, 2014. It may not be the same courtroom since his case appears to have been moved to the Specialty Courts-Mental Health/Drugs. Channel 12 came to the courthouse and filmed the press conference Jan 3.
Complaints are being filed against Verizon, MetLife, and one of the doctors MetLife uses to "get the workers back to work at any cost" (direct quote) with government agencies. Petitions are also being signed to follow, to let the powers that be know lots of folks (voters also) are watching to help make sure justice is done, and that these things are not swept under the rug. Please sign the petitions as they come around. Petitions work, if used properly, and I set up a special [Petitions] button explaining how to use them effectively. I will also include links to the Petitions. Below I've pasted a list of some of the government agencies and powers that be you can directly file complaints with, this one for MetLife and one of the "independent" medical doctors it uses in New York. More shall be forthcoming but regardless, this list should serve as a guide.
-New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, Office of the Attorney General, The Capitol, Albany, NY 12224-0341
-Governor Andrew Cuomo, New York, NYS State Capitol Building, Albany, NY 12224; www.governor.ny.gov/contact/GovernorContactForm.php
-New York State Department of Health, Office of Professional Medical Conduct, Central Intake Unit, 150 Broadway, Suite 355, Albany, NY 12204-2719
-New York State Department of Financial Services, Department of Financial Services Consumer Assistance Unit, One Commerce Plaza, Albany, NY 12257 https://myportal.dfs.ny.gov/web/guest-applications/consumer-complaint? hn=1&forward=new
-United States Attorney General Eric Holder, U.S. Department of Justice, 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20530-0001 ; e-mail: askdoj@usdoj.gov
***Please visit our new page [Petitions]-bottom. We will be giving information on how best to use petitions to achieve good.
***MORTGAGE UPDATES-SEE FORECLOSURE BUTTON (third from top)
***IMPORTANT ANIMAL BILLS PENDING IN UNITED STATES CONGRESS AND NY CONGRESS-SEE [ANIMAL ABUSE BILLS] BUTTON
***OUR NON-PROFIT IS NEW YORKERS PROTECTING ANIMAL WELFARE (NY PAW).
The former name, LEGAL TLC, has been updated to reflect additional missions we have. Please be advised that while the moniker does state animals, we help animals AND those who love them (e.g. disabled folks, older folks, veterans and service members needing help with their Service Animals, Therapy Dogs and/or pets).
Update: NY Gov Cuomo signed a bill into law July 25, 2013 that makes it a felony to kill a police animal when he/she is performing his/her duties. As an attorney, I can find all kinds of holes in that, just like felony animal abuse ("intent" is a key sticking point for prosecutors). However, it is a good start and helps illustrate how animals benefit humans in so many ways. Thus, even if certain people don't love animals, they should still concern themselves with laws against animal abuse. The perps WILL move on to humans, so better to lock him/her up before the perp commits violent crimes against humans. BTW, Buster's Law, AML 353-a, describes Chester Williams, who set Buster the cat on fire, killing him. Chester the Molester received a slap on the wrist and went on to commit a host of violent crimes, and was caught about to kidnap, rape and kill a little girl. AML 353-a still is a lousy law but better than nothing. However, we need new ones.
Speaking of which, please let your representatives know about your support for the Consolidated Animal Crimes Bill, (A.775a/S.1776)New York’s animal cruelty laws have been hidden away within the state’s Agriculture and Markets statutes for decades, confusing police, prosecutors and judges, and are mostly bark with little if any bite. The Consolidated Animal Crimes Bill (A.775a/S.1776) improves enforcement by placing animal crimes under the penal code (criminal law), which is familiar, accessible, and taught to law enforcement personnel. A.775a/S.1776 redrafts anti-cruelty laws that have gone without substantial revisions since the mid-19th century!
After making your phone call (please do not skip that crucial step!), fill in and submit the form (link below) to automatically send a follow-up message to your state representative. Legislators receive a lot of email, so be sure to edit your message so it stands out. And remember-it is election season, time to get on all your lawmakers' tails, especially if he/she is running for election or re-election; regardless, lawmakers are working on getting/keeping others in their party, and smart lawmakers keep things voters/consituents say in their minds. https://secure.humanesociety.org/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&page=UserAction&id=5885
**ANIMAL RELATED UPDATES: PLEASE SEE [ANIMAL ABUSE] BUTTON (3RD FROM BOTTOM); Includes info on: Just in time for Spring, "congrats" to the first perp, Daniel L. Vargas, to be posted to the first Animal Abuser Registry in the country-unofficial version here, and "Shirley 23" alleged animal fighter Erdman is joining him after his (5/1 appearance ). HOWEVER, before reading what happened, please note that the prosecutors are working their tails off BUT our animal abuse laws are unbelievably lousy, enforcement is NOT by police but rather, non-profits, the state has cut the budget, crime has risen, and the prosecutors are doing their jobs with BOTH hands tied behind their backs trying to prosecute animal abuse (and other) cases.
Specific issues and areas of practice for foreclosures include: Foreclosure Defense, including loan modifications, reductions in principle owed, interest rates and terms of repayment, representation and answers to Complaints filed by the lender, comprehensive review of your situation to see if the whole Complaint can be ordered dismissed for various issues, including lack of Standing, etc.
We also handle: disability discrimination and other areas of related federal and state law concerning the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA"), The New York State Human Rights Law, The New York City Human Rights Law, The Rehabilitation Act, The Family and Medical Leave Act ("FMLA"), the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, The New York State and New York City Division of Human Rights, Service Animals, Service Dogs, and more; veterans benefits and other veterans issues; litigation, including medical malpractice; personal injury; auto accidents; contract preparation; landlord/tenant; leases; real estate; small business representation, medium business representation; criminal law, including representation in the "specialty courts", including: Veterans Court, Mental Health Court and substance abuse court(s), otherwise known as Drug Court, Whistleblower Law, and more.
If this is the type of law firm you are looking for, you have come to the right place. Carol Ryder is admitted in BOTH New York State and Federal Court (EDNY), and are in the process of Admission to the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. We also will be gaining Admission in other states' courts over time. Please let us know what your needs and questions are, and we will be more than happy to schedule a complimentary consultation with you. Carol.Ryder@ymail.com is our e-mail address, or you can call us at: (631) 848-1204
Update July 24, 2013: Please note that many large corporations, one in particular, have been using whatever methods they need to in order to get rid of workers-call it workplace bullying, FMLA discrimination, disability discrimination, hostile work environment, fraud and so many more a Complaint I filed in federal court had many dozens of Causes of Action, and that is just the tip of the iceberg; these defendants hid the truth behind multiple excuses. One could joke, if this was not a very serious matter, that I could have asked for the color of its current logo on the side of its building shown in the Manhattan skyline by the Brooklyn Bridge and they would have had 15 excuses, including "Competitive disadvantage..."". They have violated many laws, including federal laws, and even court orders and settlements with federal agencies such as the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. They know it may be difficult for individuals to obtain legal representation because of the corporations' reputations for fighting to the death (in many cases, literally). However, we are joining forces and sharing evidence so that we may bring victims together and get victims the legal representation they need, Please follow the information under the "Discr/Bullying" button, bottom left. Can they hear us now? ******************************************************************************************************************
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