Those released after serving a felony sentence in New York face uphill battles. They must rebuild a life, yet they must do so with limited access to certain rights other citizens take for granted. In recent years, the state legislature has done much to expand rights for those with a felony conviction on their record.…

In a remarkable case that underscores the intersection of health, law, and discrimination, a Tennessee lawyer has taken a stand against what he perceives as discriminatory practices under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  Background of the Tennessee Case A Tennessee lawyer known for his dedication to his profession faced an unprecedented challenge when his…

Interpol is the world’s international police organization, working with 196 member countries to investigate and prosecute crime across the globe. Recently, however, several of Interpol’s member countries have been found to be abusing the agency’s “red notices” system.  The Use – and Abuse – of Red Notices Red notices are Interpol’s way to alert law…

A man was arrested for the attempted sexual assault of three women in a park in Upper Manhattan, New York City. One woman was hospitalized with head injuries after an alleged rape attempt. Elvis Nina Pichardo, 40, was charged with two counts of attempted rape, sexually motivated assault, attempted criminal sexual act, attempted sexual abuse…