On the sixth day of a hearing examining her receipt of information from the New York Racing Association (NYRA) racing office, trainer Linda Rice said the emails provided to her by entry clerk Jose Morales had minimal impact on her ...

ELMONT, N.Y. – Trainer Linda Rice on Thursday concluded two days of testimony under direct examination, downplaying the significance of information sent to her by New York Racing Association employees about races she was considering entering horses in that had ...

On the fifth day of a hearing into alleged rule violations by top New York trainer Linda Rice, Rice’s attorney began laying the framework of his defense. Rice is accused of “actions inconsistent with and detrimental to the best interest ...

ELMONT, N.Y. – Trainer Linda Rice acknowledged giving cash tips to members of the New York Racing Association racing office and gate crew, mostly at Christmas time, over a five-year period from 2010-14, but denied that the money was in ...

On Wednesday, November 18th, Touro Law Center recognized Meyer Suozzi attorney, Andrew J. Turro as their “Public Interest Attorney of the Year” for his outstanding Pro-Bono service at the virtual Touro Law Center’s Goods & Services Auction, which is co-chaired ...

The Nassau school tax bills usually payable in November, are now payable December 10, 2020. This is very confusing to say the least. Most show increases in assessment that are phased in over five years even if the total taxes ...

Meyer Suozzi attorneys, Hon. (ret.) Randall T. Eng, A. Thomas Levin and Michael J. Antongiovanni, recently obtained an emergency restraining order on behalf of their clients, enjoining the New York City Department of Transportation and other city respondents from implementing ...

The hearing of trainer Linda Rice wrapped its third day on Nov. 12 with more testimony from New York Racing Association (NYRA) employees about standard operating procedures in the racing office. The hearing is meant to determine what, if any, ...

Two officials who work in the racing department at the tracks operated by the New York Racing Association testified on Thursday during a New York Gaming Commission hearing that employees of the racing office are aware that they are not ...

Our system of justice has certainly faced various challenges over the years, but no one can deny that the COVID-19 crisis has forced us to confront unprecedented obstacles―2020 has been a year no one will forget. In March, the entire ...

Courts have traditionally struggled with determining whether and under what circumstances contractual promises or obligations can amount to, or be relied upon to allege, a separate claim of fraud.  See my post for a good example of an internal debate within the ...

Meyer Suozzi is pleased to share that eleven of its attorneys have been named to the 2020 New York Super Lawyers list. Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters rating service, includes outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have ...