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Today’s Verdict: Immigration and Expanding the H-1B Visa Program

Today’s Verdict: Immigration and Expanding the H-1B Visa Program

IMMIGRATION:  THE NEED TO CONTINUE AND EXPAND THE H-1B VISA PROGRAM   BY DAVID P. LESCH, Esq The issue of immigration is once again front and center as President-elect Trump is poised to take over a much-divided country.  Earlier this week […]

by · December 11, 2016 · Today's Verdict
Today’s Verdict: The EpiPen and Transparency In The Drug Industry

Today’s Verdict: The EpiPen and Transparency In The Drug Industry

THE NEED FOR TRANSPARENCY IN THE PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY by David P. Lesch, Esq.  During a recent visit to my local pharmacy I encountered a woman who became very upset upon learning that the cost of her monthly medication had recently […]

by · October 3, 2016 · Today's Verdict
Today’s Verdict: The Dangers of the Airbnb Experience

Today’s Verdict: The Dangers of the Airbnb Experience

The Dangers of the Airbnb Experience by David P. Lesch, Esq. By now you’ve heard of Airbnb, the online house-sharing marketplace that connects people looking to rent their homes with people looking for non-hotel accommodations.  With listings in over a 109 countries worldwide, Airbnb […]

by · September 20, 2016 · Today's Verdict
The Sig Sauer MCX (above) is gun used by the Orlando shooter in the Pulse nightclub mass shooting attack last month.

Today’s Verdict: After Orlando, Gun Control Should Be Front and Center

Regulating of Assault-style Weapons Should Be Front and Center by David Lesch, Esq. Following the events that took place in Orlando last month, the LGBTQ community has found itself front and center in the war against assault weapons.  The tragedy […]

by · July 7, 2016 · Guns, Today's Verdict
Today’s Verdict: Distracted Driving

Today’s Verdict: Distracted Driving

DISTRACT A DRIVER WITH YOUR TEXT AND YOU MAY NEED A CRIMINAL ATTORNEY by David P. Lesch, Esq.   Few things could be more dangerous to the community than texting while you are operating a motor vehicle.  If you haven’t […]

by · June 21, 2016 · Law, Today's Verdict
Today’s Verdict:  MERRICK GARLAND IS  AN EXCITING BUT “RISKY” NOMINEE

Today’s Verdict: MERRICK GARLAND IS AN EXCITING BUT “RISKY” NOMINEE

JUDGE MERRICK GARLAND IS  AN EXCITING BUT “RISKY” NOMINEE by David Lesch, Esq.   March Madness.  A time to predict the final four.  Everyone believes they can see the future and eagerly place their teams in the final brackets.  But […]

by · March 20, 2016 · Today's Verdict
Today’s Verdict: RENOVATING? HOMEOWNERS MAY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR INJURED WORKERS

Today’s Verdict: RENOVATING? HOMEOWNERS MAY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR INJURED WORKERS

RENOVATING? HOMEOWNERS MAY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR INJURED WORKERS by David P. Lesch, Esq.    Renovating one’s home is exciting.  Yes it could be costly but once the job is finished you can bask in the light of your new patio, […]

by · February 21, 2016 · Today's Verdict
Today’s Verdict: USING SOCIAL MEDIA TO CATCH A TERRORIST

Today’s Verdict: USING SOCIAL MEDIA TO CATCH A TERRORIST

Today’s Verdict: Using Social Media To Catch a Terrorist by David P. Lesch, Esq. When Tashfeen Malik arrived in the United States, she easily passed three background checks by American immigration officials.  First, Homeland Security Officials checked her name against […]

by · December 15, 2015 · Today's Verdict
Today’s Verdict: Gentrification and #WhatPianoDistrict?

Today’s Verdict: Gentrification and #WhatPianoDistrict?

THE SOUTH BRONX ISN’T BURNING, ITS BEING EXPLOITED by David Lesch, Esq.   My family has been in the law practice business since 1965.  Most, if not all of our legal work has done has been out of an office […]

by · November 8, 2015 · Today's Verdict
Today’s Verdict: LET’S END MANDATORY MINIMUM SENTENCING

Today’s Verdict: LET’S END MANDATORY MINIMUM SENTENCING

LET’S END MANDATORY MINIMUM SENTENCING by David P. Lesch, Esq. I am a huge fan of good intentions.  Unfortunately good intentions do not always produce good results.  Case in point, during the 1970’s and 80’s an increase in violent crime coupled […]

Today’s Verdict: LEVELING THE PLAYING FIELD FOR TENANTS IN HOUSING COURT

Today’s Verdict: LEVELING THE PLAYING FIELD FOR TENANTS IN HOUSING COURT

LEVELING THE PLAYING FIELD FOR TENANTS IN HOUSING COURT By David Lesch, Esq.  As our New York sports teams enter the postseason, and as of this morning the Yankees now have an extended vacation, it is clear that when a […]

by · October 11, 2015 · Housing, Today's Verdict
Today’s Verdict: A WOMAN’S RIGHT TO CHOOSE

Today’s Verdict: A WOMAN’S RIGHT TO CHOOSE

FLIP-FLOPPING ON THE ISSUE OF A WOMAN’S RIGHT TO CHOOSE by David Lesch, Esq.   Pope Francis is scheduled to arrive in New York City this Thursday.  I happen to be very excited about his visit.  Whenever a Pope arrives in […]

by · September 28, 2015 · Today's Verdict, Women
Today’s Verdict: Coping With Schoolyard and Cyber Bullying

Today’s Verdict: Coping With Schoolyard and Cyber Bullying

SCHOOL IS BACK AND SO ARE THE BULLIES by David Lesch, Esq.  Way back, when I was in school, there was always a bully.  It didn’t matter whether it was elementary school, junior high school, or high school.  I grew […]

by · September 13, 2015 · Education News, Law, Today's Verdict