Operating a Health Club in New York City: A Weighted Issue

Over 72 million Americans are considered clinically obese. With the increased emphasis on diet and exercise, gyms are turning up everywhere throughout New York City. Owning and operating a gym is not a simple process. Gym owners face zoning restrictions, permit requirements, and potential tort liability.



CLE: New York City Procurement Law

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New York City Procurement Law:

Managing Contracts with New York City

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Presented by:
The New York City Law Department and the Center for New York City Law at New York Law School

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When
Thursday, November 13, 2014, from 2:00 p.m to 5:45 p.m.

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Where
New York Law School
185 West Broadway (between Worth and Leonard Streets)



Constitutional Claims Against Display of Ground Zero Cross Fail on Appeal

Atheist organization claimed that the steel-beam cross found by recovery workers at Ground Zero and displayed in September 11th museum violated Constitutional and State Law.  In July 2011, a coalition including American Atheists, Inc. brought an action against the Port Authority of N.Y. & N.J. and the foundation  responsible for developing, designing and operating the National September 11 Memorial and Museum regarding the display of a large cross in the museum.  The seventeen-foot cross, made … <Read More>