Civil Litigation Archives - Pappalardo & Pappalardo LLP

Qualified Immunity – When Public Officials Are Sued

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. Those who have been wronged by the state or its officials have the right to hold government officials accountable through civil lawsuits. Yet through case law, courts have...

When Physicians Face Charges in NY Criminal Courts

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. In New York, when a person becomes a physician, they get a license through the Department of State. There are many collateral consequences of an arrest or conviction, and f...

Using New York’s Online Docket Search & Filing Websites

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. When you have a case pending, it can be difficult to keep up with its status. Keeping track of court dates, organizing documents – the task can be overwhelming. In New York...

False Claims Act: When A Person or Company Defrauds the Government

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. In the United States, the federal government is behind many projects and programs. For example, it funds maintenance, public welfare, student loans, and much more. When a p...

Dram Shop Laws – When Bartenders Serve Too Much Alcohol

By Jill K. Sanders, Esq. In the US, nearly all adults have consumed alcohol at some point in their life. Of those adults, more than half have drank in the last month. With so many drinking alcohol,...