Education Law
JTA Op-Ed: Why are elite Jewish day schools standing in the way of a better education for yeshiva kids?
It took more than 120 years for the New York State Department of Education to realize that it had to do something more to help the children from yeshivas.
Activists demand quick reforms to failing yeshivas, slam de Blasio for ‘corrupt’ handling of investigation
Source: New York Daily News, December 23, 2019
NY Supreme Court sides with mother in dispute over son’s yeshiva education
Source: Jewish Telegraph Agency, June 9, 2022
Charges of low-quality yeshiva teaching ‘highly concerning,’ says state DOE chief — but she won’t act until city investigates
Source: New York Daily News, May 16, 2021
Hasidic School Is Breaking State Education Law, N.Y. Official Rules
Source: New York Times, Oct 12, 2022
“No longer can a Hasidic yeshiva use its Jewish studies program to argue that through such parochial studies it is complying with the state’s education law,” Mr. Shapiro said, adding: “This is an historic, brave and correct determination.”
To fix the yeshiva problem, go to court
Source: New York Daily News, Oct 2, 2022
Art Law
A Billionaire Collector Is Suing Hirschl and Adler Galleries for Allegedly Swindling Him Over the Sale of a $12 Million Presidential Painting
Shapiro Litigation Group represents high-end art collectors in their disputes with galleries and, in connection with antiquities, the government.
Hedge funder says gallery tricked him into bad deal over George Washington painting
Shapiro Litigation Group represents high-end art collectors in their disputes with galleries and, in connection with antiquities, the government.
Software Failure Litigation
The Software Implementation Project Failed — Now What?
The implementation of a new software system is a complicated, expensive and time-consuming project. Sometimes it goes well; but in an alarming number of cases, it does not.
CRN Exclusive: IBM To Appeal $39 Million Lawsuit Verdict From 2010 Sterling Commerce Acquisition
Source: Computer Reseller News, September 7, 2017
Business Torts
White Man Sues Black Tap, Alleging Race-Based Hate Crime in Chelsea
Source: Eater New York, August 15, 2018
Caribbean Resort Owners Found Not Liable for Child's Assault
Source: New York Law Journal, February 22, 2017
Negotiable Instruments
Hedgie wants ‘nurseryman’ to sell animals to pay off debt
Source: New York Post, June 12, 2016