New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, First Department

Daniel Tietz Joins Oaktree Solutions as Chief Operating Officer and Managing Director for Policy

Retrieved on: 
Friday, July 28, 2023

Oaktree Solutions announced today that Daniel W. Tietz has joined the firm as chief operating officer and managing director for policy.

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  • Oaktree Solutions announced today that Daniel W. Tietz has joined the firm as chief operating officer and managing director for policy.
  • Before leading New York’s OTDA, Tietz served as Interim CEO of Bronx Parent Housing Network, a provider of emergency shelter and social services.
  • A lawyer and registered nurse, Tietz has spent his career fighting for LGBTQI+ rights and social justice concerns.
  • Other past roles include executive director of HIV research and advocacy organization ACRIA, and leadership positions at the Coalition for the Homeless and at Housing Works.

NEW YORK CITY ORGANIZATION OF PUBLIC SERVICE RETIREES SECURES ANOTHER APPELLATE VICTORY FOR RETIREE HEALTHCARE RIGHTS

Retrieved on: 
Friday, May 26, 2023

The First Department held that the retirees "established a likelihood of success on the merits" of their lawsuit. It also held that the retirees had demonstrated that they "would suffer irreparable harm -- delaying or foregoing medical care, and inability to pay certain expenses, including necessities such as utilities -- if they were required to continue paying the co-payments."

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  • NEW YORK, May 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The NYC Organization of Public Service Retirees secured another major appellate victory on behalf of Medicare-eligible retired City workers and their dependents.
  • In response, Marianne Pizzitola, President of the New York City Organization of Public Service Retirees, issued the following statement: "Once again, six out of six Supreme Court justices have concluded that the City violated retirees' rights and inflicted irreparable harm on them.
  • If the Mayor and the MLC insist on continuing to violate retirees' healthcare rights, we will continue to take them to court.
  • The New York City Organization of Public Services Retirees are jointly represented by Jacob Gardener of Walden Macht & Haran and Steve Cohen, Sara Mark, Max Rodriguez of Pollock Cohen LLP.

Steven Avery Defense Expert, and Former Brainwave Science, Inc. Scientific Advisor, Dr. Lawrence A. Farwell, Apologizes for “Deceitful” Conduct in Wake of Permanent Injunctions and $1,125,000 in Punitive Damages Awards

Retrieved on: 
Monday, April 17, 2023

The technique, incorporated by Brainwave into its iCognative® System, allows testers to identify the presence or absence of specific information within a person's brain.

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  • The technique, incorporated by Brainwave into its iCognative® System, allows testers to identify the presence or absence of specific information within a person's brain.
  • By confirming that certain information is not present, authorities may quickly clear suspects and exonerate wrongfully convicted persons.
  • Dr. Farwell served as a Scientific Advisor for the company until being removed for “Fraudulent Misrepresentation” and attempted “Theft of Corporate Assets” in 2016.
  • This matter was investigated by Brainwave Science’s Senior Investigator, Raymond Tahir (Former Agent, Federal Bureau of Investigation).

Fox Corporation (FOX, FOXA) Shareholder Alert: Robbins LLP Informs Shareholders it is Investigating Fox Corporation on Behalf of Shareholders

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, February 15, 2023

If you would like more information about our investigation of Fox Corporation's misconduct, click here .

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  • If you would like more information about our investigation of Fox Corporation's misconduct, click here .
  • What is this Case About: Fox Corporation and Fox News, among others, are Being Sued for Defamation
    In November and December of 2020, Fox News broadcasted reports stating that the U.S. election was rigged.
  • Fox News specifically called out Smartmatic and Dominion Voting Systems, voting technology and software companies, for their alleged involvement in rigging the election.
  • Next Steps: If you own shares of Fox Corporation (FOX, FOXA), you have legal options.