COVID-19’s Impact on Temporary Orders of Protection
COVID-19 has impacted every part of American life, including the Court system, and it will likely continue to for some time. With most New York civil courts closed until at least…
Planning your Estate during the Coronavirus
When Bad Things Are Good Reminders As we venture into uncertain times around COVID-19, it may have caused you to realize that you either have not done your estate planning…
New York State School Closures: Remote Learning & School District’s Continued Responsibilities and Obligations
In a preemptive strike against the spread of COVID-19 throughout New York State, Governor Andrew Cuomo issued an executive order on March 16th, 2020, mandating that all schools…
What Employers Need to Know About the WARN Act in the Time of Coronavirus
Last week, Governor Andrew Cuomo ordered all non-essential businesses in New York to close in-office personnel functions. While some employers will be shifting their workforces…
Can a state legislatively modify an insurance policy to mandate coverage?
The COVID-19 pandemic has put business interruption & civil authority coverage in the spotlight. The New York Department of Financial Services has instructed carriers that…
Workplace Update: What Employers Need to Know Next about Navigating Coronavirus
Responding to an overwhelming call for guidance, here is what employers need to know next about navigating coronavirus issues, as the local, national, and global responses to…
COVID-19 and Your Custody Orders
With the current COVID-19 Pandemic many states, New York included, have declared a state of emergency and imposed restrictions and containment protocols affecting everyone. Many…
What Employers Need to Know About Coronavirus
As the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) develops, here is what employers need to know about this upper respiratory infection that has spread internationally from…
Supreme Court ruling on LGBT protections in the workplace could have far-reaching impact
Employers and employees alike should be aware that an upcoming ruling by the United States Supreme Court regarding lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) protections in…
Child Protective Services Investigations: I’ve got an indicated report…what do I do?
You come home from a long day at work and there is a card in your door with a note asking you to call a caseworker at your local department of social services, or you hear an…