Tuesday, December 17, 2024

Today's Verdict, 12/6/24

On our latest Today’s Verdict with David Lesch we talk with Attorney William Cooper about automobile insurance as we delve into SUM and UM coverage.  We also discuss premises liability.  Finally, Assemblymember Jessica Gonzales-Rojas pushes to have asthma inhalers covered by insurance.  The show is now online: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0O73rwxBj9w

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Today's Verdict, 11/1/24

 

On this edition of Today’s Verdict, we talk with Dana Kaplan from A More Just NYC about the latest report made by The Alliance for Safety and Justice and The Independence Rikers Commission concerning the crime victim’s perspective and what could be done to improve the justice system. Next up, we speak with the Director of Public Policy at Citizens Union, Ben Weinberg, about the propositions New Yorkers will see on the ballot this election.  The show is now online:  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFzFVKhyBiA&list=PLBCSA3aE2m9wfZRrqYdSzLgdJxPvSk9GD&index=1

Thursday, October 17, 2024

Today's Verdict, 10/4/24

 

On this edition of Today's Verdict with David Lesch I interview Kaitlin Krause from the Rising Tide Effect concerning the recent drownings at our city beaches and pools. Next up, Libby Post from the New York State Animal Protection Federation speaks to us about the proposed bill "Protecting Animals Walking on the Street" or “PAWS Act” which will increase penalties against a driver when a pet is injured or killed in a car crash.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZ9RnOc8iPI&list=PLBCSA3aE2m9wfZRrqYdSzLgdJxPvSk9GD&index=1

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Today's Verdict, 9/12/24

 

On this edition of Today's Verdict, I am in studio with with Takeasha Newton from The Legal Aid Society as we discuss the public awareness campaign "Do NYC Justice" which aims to redefine justice for under-resourced black and Latinx communities across New York City.  Next, Donna Cook of the Bronx County Bar Association talks to us about their new continuing legal education programs.  The show is now online: 

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMcQcIIQUPc&list=PLBCSA3aE2m9wfZRrqYdSzLgdJxPvSk9GD&index=2&t=374s

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Today's Verdict, 9/6/24

On this edition of Today’s Verdict with David Lesch we speak to Eric Thurm from Freelance Solidarity Project to discuss the "Freelance Isn't Free" law, which provides new labor protections for freelancers across New York State. Next up, employment lawyer Michael C. Schmidt gives us an update on noncompete agreements and their legality. Finally, Professor Adam Scott Wandt from John Jay College of Criminal Justice discusses the NYPD and their encrypting of radio communications in

the Bronx. The show is now online.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBxzVfu5uKI&list=PLBCSA3aE2m9wfZRrqYdSzLgdJxPvSk9GD&index=2

Monday, September 9, 2024

Today's Verdict, 8/2/24


On this edition of Today's Verdict, I interview Professor Justin Cappos from the Department of Computer Science & Engineering at New York University concerning the software company CrowdStrike and how it has made a global impact. Next up, Professor David C. Bloomfield from Brooklyn College and The CUNY Graduate Center talk to us about the NYS and NYC cellphone ban. The show is now online.

Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Today's Verdict, 7/2/24

In this edition of Today's Verdict with David Lesch, we give you the best segments from January until June. These segments were decided by popular demand.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKkjj5v0rEo&list=PLBCSA3aE2m9wfZRrqYdSzLgdJxPvSk9GD&index=1 

Monday, June 3, 2024

Today's Verdict, 5/17/24

A few week’s ago Today’s Verdict with David Lesch looked at whether the NYC Subway Violates the POST Act, the ability of a gay couple to sue for IVF Benefits, and finally Local Law 42.  The Show is now online.   

                                                                                   

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTvDyjEFBRc&list=PLBCSA3aE2m9wfZRrqYdSzLgdJxPvSk9GD&index=1

Today's Verdict, 5/5/24

On last month's Today’s Verdict with David Lesch we looked at the movement to ban Tik Tok and the lawsuit against R.G. Ortiz Funeral Home.  The show is now online.    

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuMesntJSds&list=PLBCSA3aE2m9wfZRrqYdSzLgdJxPvSk9GD&index=2

Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Today's Verdict, 4/19/24

On last week’s Today’s Verdict with David Lesch we look at the push to expand a bus pilot program, the never ending problem of squatters taking over properties, and ending the statute of limitations with respect to sex trafficking.  The show is now online. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUbbA8GBAw0&list=PLBCSA3aE2m9wfZRrqYdSzLgdJxPvSk9GD&index=1

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Today's Verdict, 3/15/24

In this edition of Today’s Verdict, we speak with Anthony Rowen from Neighbors In Action about the Community Violence Intervention and Prevention Act. Then, Councilmember Lynn Schulman is seeking to improve the health and extend the life expectancy for all New Yorkers with a new initiative called Healthy NYC. Lastly, Senator Iwen Chu introduced a legislation that would allow for absentee voting in instances where personal religious observation conflicts with elections.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaFT6YA4Aks&list=PLBCSA3aE2m9wfZRrqYdSzLgdJxPvSk9GD&index=1

Thursday, February 29, 2024

Today's Verdict, 2/16/24

 

On this week’s Today’s Verdict with David Lesch we Learned about the recently passed bill "How Many Stops Act". Then, an assemblymember pushes a bill to end property tax breaks for NYU and Columbia University. Finally, a call to eliminate the five-year statute of limitations for sex trafficking and child sex trafficking.  The show is now online: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzPTsxeob0w&list=PLBCSA3aE2m9wfZRrqYdSzLgdJxPvSk9GD&index=1&t=4s