October 12, 2021 | New York Law Journal
'The Man I Knew: The Amazing Story Of George H. W. Bush's Post-Presidency'Ms. Becker's book is a love story between herself, the former First Lady, Barbara Bush and President Bush. It describes a relationship of mutual respect and admiration for the First Couple that spanned more than a quarter century.
By George M. Heymann
12 minute read
September 13, 2021 | New York Law Journal
Boehner Expounds on 'Crazytown' in Memoir"Boehner certainly tells it like it is when it comes to many of those formerly or currently serving in our government."
By George M. Heymann
9 minute read
April 22, 2021 | New York Law Journal
A Fascinating Look at the Love-Hate Relationship of Two PoliticiansThis is an excellent book that gives the reader an insight into the psyche of these two men who, for eight years, danced around each other for political preservation, without being open and honest in their feelings.
By George M. Heymann
14 minute read
March 17, 2021 | New York Law Journal
A Compelling Political Story of Spiro … Who?This is a compelling story of a man who rose from obscurity to become just one heartbeat away from the presidency. In the span of only five years, Agnew's story ends tragically, post-vice presidency, as an ignominious member of society.
By George M. Heymann
14 minute read
February 04, 2021 | New York Law Journal
A History of One of America's Foremost Unelected LeadersThis incredibly well written, fact-laden book provides the reader with an understanding of our current world order in retrospect to the past five decades.
By George M. Heymann
13 minute read
January 21, 2021 | New York Law Journal
The 'Vicious Propensities' Rule and Property Owner Liability, Part 2In light of the recent appellate decision in 'Hewitt v. Palmer Veterinary Clinic', former Housing Court Judge George Heymann provides an update on his previous articles on the topic of "vicious propensities" and a landowner's duty of care.
By George M. Heymann
14 minute read
May 22, 2020 | New York Law Journal
Defending Against the Strict Liability of New York's 'Scaffold Law'This article highlights two recent appellate cases where the injured plaintiffs were denied summary judgment for liability against the defendants as a direct result of their own conduct.
By George M. Heymann
19 minute read
April 03, 2020 | New York Law Journal
Language and the LawAs writers (or wordsmiths) of motions, briefs, decisions, etc., we are often called upon to decipher the "legislative intent" of a statute or what the parties meant in a contract and the like.
By George M. Heymann
17 minute read
March 24, 2020 | New York Law Journal
The Pioneers: Insights Into Heroic Settlers of the WestFor all who love American History, The Pioneers is an opportunity to discover the intricacy of life on the frontier that is glossed over in the classrooms and places the reader front and center with those who put their lives on the line to expand the American ideals of our founders in an unsettled territory that beckoned for new inhabitants.
By George M. Heymann
12 minute read
November 01, 2019 | New York Law Journal
Law Schools and the Bar Exam: A Big DisconnectA 65% passing rate is nothing to celebrate or brag about.
By George M. Heymann
6 minute read