10 must-ask questions before starting a business in New York State
Starting and maintaining your own business is no small feat. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), between 2005 and 2017, 78.6 percent of newly established…
What employees need to know about New York’s new sexual harassment law
Employees in New York State should be aware that it is now state law that their employers—regardless of size—provide them with written sexual harassment policies. As of…
Military personnel beware: A domestic violence conviction could derail your military career
Military personnel and veterans are often faced with multiple deployments, family separation and reintegration, demanding workloads at home and on duty, head trauma, mental…
Security clearance changes could have serious impacts on military personnel and federal employees
Have a security clearance? Make sure your bills are paid on time. New security clearance guidelines that include continuous monitoring of the financial status of military…
New guidelines highlight what contractors can expect when doing business with the federal government
The Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) recently published guidelines clarifying expectations for interactions between OFCCP and…
Domestic violence plays large factor in outcomes of family, matrimonial cases
Domestic violence occurs across all races, ages and socio-economic statuses, and the majority of individuals involved will likely, at some point, find themselves dealing with the…
Article 81 Guardianships can provide assistance to a family member in need
When an adult loved one is disabled or becomes incapacitated, family members surely will want to ensure that his or her best interests are represented. Article 81 Guardianships,…
Grandparent’s rights to visitation: Or not?
By now many are aware that New York State allows grandparents to petition for the right to have visitation with their grandchildren (Domestic Relations Law Section 72). And to do…
Federal employees who served in the military may be entitled to paid military leave claims
If you are a federal employee who left your agency to serve in the U.S. military in connection with operations relating to fighting international terrorist groups and the…
Federal court ruling leaves you with little recourse if abused by TSA agents
Airline passengers now have limited legal options in the event of TSA abuse due to a recent ruling by a federal appeals court that Transportation Security Administration…