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This article presents information about the legal fight between New York State attorney general Eliot Spitzer and former New York Stock Exchange chief Dick Grasso over Grasso's compensation. Trial judge Charles E. Ramos will discuss the progress of the civil matter and may discuss a trial date. Spitzer argues that the compensation package was excessive under New York's not-for-profit law and Grasso says that he only took what the board of directors offered him. Observers believe the trial won't be held before the November election for which Spitzer is campaigning.

The article reports on the decision of Wal-Mart Stores Inc. to upgrade its crowd-control measures in its 92 stores located in New York. The move came following the death of temporary worker Jdimytai Damour due to asphyxiation after he was knocked down and trampled by shoppers on Black Friday in November 2008. In addition, Wal-Mart will have its plan approved by independent safety consultants and provide $400,000 in remuneration and compensation to the victims of the incident.

Discusses the policies for those injured during the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, stating that they must have been treated by a medical professional within 72 hours of the attack to be eligible to receive money from the federal Victim Compensation Fund. Web site set up by Dennis Sirjuesingh to reach out to injured persons who missed the deadline; Tasks of Kenneth Feinberg, the lawyer appointed by Attorney General John Ashcroft to review every claim and approve or deny awards; Rules of eligibility for persons seeking to receive compensation from the fund; Discussion of mental injuries such as post traumatic stress disorder; Case of Joyce Leigh who was trampled during the twin towers' collapse and missed the deadline.