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Trip and Falls Due to a Lack of Lighting

Specifically, under New York law, homeowners and home tenants have the duty to keep their property in a “reasonably safe condition in view of all the circumstances.” Such circumstances include...

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CVS Merchandise Boxes Create Serious Tripping Hazards

CVS merchandise boxes create serious tripping hazards and trips and falls in stores can lead to serious injuries. Many stores will stock merchandise while stores are open to the public....

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ARE ARBITRATION CLAUSES ENFORCEABLE?

Arbitration clauses state that any case brought against the defendant will be heard by an arbitrator rather than by a jury. Arbitration clauses are becoming more and more common. They...

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Do Landlords Have a Responsibility to Ensure Tenants are Protected from Assailants? Do Landlords Have to Provide Adequate Locks and Security Measures?

In New York, the answers are an unequivocal YES. Landlords have a responsibility to ensure tenants are protected from assailants. Landlords have to provide adequate locks and security measures. New...

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