Lawyers

• New York officials say Apple’s unwillingness to unlock criminals’ iPhones is irresponsible

  Two top New York law enforcement officials teamed up to take a bite out of Apple's decision to fight a court order to unlock an iPhone.

• Former New York senator candidate, boyfriend arrested for posession of high powered firearm

  Police arrested a Former New York state senator candidate together with her boyfriend. Authorities discovered assault firearms inside the Ex-candidate's car.

• 'El Chapo' Brooklyn Trial: U.S. careful not to seek death penalty against Sinaloa cartel leader to secure extradition

  Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman may face trial in Brooklyn, New York which has the strongest drug-trafficking case against the alleged Sinaloa drug cartel leader.

• Pharmaceutical exec Martin Shkreli faces lawsuit over Wu-Tang Clan's $2 million-worth 'Once Upon a Time in Shaolin' album

  A New York-based artist is suing Martin Shkreli, members of the Wu-Tang Clan and the album's producers of the alleged copyright infringement of licensed artwork that were used in "Once Upon a Time in Shaolin".

• Dunkin' Donuts in New York, New Jersey sued over sales tax; Might have overcharged residents by $10M

  Dunkin’ Donuts franchises in New Jersey and New York City have been accused of charging extra money to consumers.

• Kesha claims partial victory in legal battle against Dr. Luke, New York court dismisses producer's extortion complaint against singer's mother

  Amid the legal battle between Kesha and her former producer Dr. Luke, which have kept her career at a standstill, the pop star has claimed her initial victory. A New York judge ruled to dismiss Dr. Luke's lawsuits against Kesha's mom as well as the singer's manager.

• Barclays, Credit Suisse to settle $154.3 million fine over dark pool allegations

  Barclays and Credit Suisse will pay a combined $154.3 million over charges on dark pool unlawful practices. Reports confirmed the settlement per statements from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the New York state.

• Court: NYC Airports Have Legal Rights To Kill Migratory Birds

  The Second U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals expressed that the New York Port Authority has the right to kill migratory birds that are threat to planes and human safety in emergency situations.

• Critics say New York medical marijuana law is overly restrictive

  New York State rolled out on Jan 7 a new law legalizing medical marijuana. However, many argue the law is too restrictive to the point of being unworkable.

• 4 Brooklyn Men File Lawsuit Against American Airlines for Racial Profiling, Discrimination

  American Airlines is being sued by 4 New Yorkers because of racial profiling. The 4 men were asked to leave the plane just because the pilot was uneasy because of their looks.

• Goldman Sachs agrees to pay $5.1B to settle mortgage case

  New York investment bank Goldman Sachs agreed to pay $5.1 billion to resolve the ongoing investigation of RMBS working group over its mortgage packaging before financial crisis.

• Police Arrests 5th Teen In Suspected Gang Rape; Case Getting Murkier With Every Progress

  NYPD takes in custody the fifth suspect. Gang rape getting more confused as different allegations are surfacing.

• First trial starts in General Motors ignition switch recall case

  The first of six planned civil trials has started in NYC federal court aimed at testing legal boundaries of claims against GM over faulty ignition switch linked to hundreds injuries and deaths.

• Medical Marijuana Clinics Open in New York More than a Year after Legalization of Medical Marijuana

  Advocates of medical marijuana will be happy to learn that New York will be opening its medical marijuana dispensaries within the month.

• Report Finds Juvenile Program Failed to Reduce Robberies; Police still Expanding it

  Despite failing to lower the amount of robberies and other crimes from juvenile offenders, NYPD is still pushing to expand the program.

• Manhattan federal prosecutors arrested 7 Army National Guard over Recruitment Bonus Scheme in New York

  7 national army guards were arrested for false recruitment. Schemed with each other to get bonuses. Federal Prosecutors arrested seven national army guards on Wednesday.

• Tenant Slapped with $420,000 Lawsuit After Renting Out Flat to Airbnb

  Madalina Iacob is being sued around $420,000 after repeatedly renting out her flat to Airbnb and landing her landlord in hot water.

• Medical Marijuana Legalization In New York Slated To Launch This 2016

  New York is now adding to the 23 states that is ready to embrace the legalization of medical marijuana this 2016.

• NRA responds to New York ammunition bills by posting intimidating image of lawmakers

  NRA publication, America's 1st Freedom, tweeted on Monday a menacing image of bullets next to pictures of two lawmakers who have supported ammunition control bills. New York lawmakers condemned the intimidating tweet.

• Woman beats DUI charges due to unique health condition called ‘auto-brewery syndrome’

  A New York woman beats her drunk-driving charges by proving that she has a rare health condition called “auto-brewery syndrome,” which increases her blood-alcohol level.

• Greet New Laws in Different States This 2016

  Different states in the U.S. welcomes new laws and regulations in multiple areas varying from health and wellness, tax and wages, smoking and addiction, among others.