What Information is Needed to Draft a Prenup in New York?
Couples anticipating marriage often view a prenuptial agreement as an infringement on their love and trust for one another. However, it’s worth considering that marriage is more…
The FY23 NDAA and its Potential Impacts on the Practice of Law
The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) was signed by the President on December 23, 2022. The FY23 NDAA brought about changes that can affect the…
Is There Light at the End of the Tunnel for Home Buyers in 2023?
With the housing market oscillating from a buyer’s market to a buyer’s nightmare throughout the pandemic, many are optimistic that 2023 will give buyers some more leverage as…
Can a Divorced Spouse Collect Social Security from Their Former Spouse?
As you near retirement, you may realize that your ideal life does not include your current partner. This isn’t an uncommon thought, as reports by the U.S. Census Bureau…
Life Estate Deeds in Estate Planning
With a rise in the value of land over the past decade, one’s largest asset oftentimes ends up being their home. While a last will and testament usually cover the transfer of…
Can Moving Out Before a Divorce Cause Problems?
Depending on your living situation, children, and the conditions of a divorce, you or your soon-to-be ex-spouse may consider moving out of the shared home before the divorce is…
The Recission of the COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate and Its Impacts on Service Members
The passage and signing of the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act required prompt action on the part of the Department of Defense (DoD) to rescind its COVID-19 vaccine…
Why Did Congress Ban TikTok From Federal Devices?
The announced decision by the House of Representatives spotlights the growing social media security concern created by individuals and corporations working with, or for, the…
Will George Santos’ Lies Cost Him Access to Classified Information?
Rep.-elect George Santos (R-NY) has been unmasked as purveyor of so many falsehoods, it’s really hard to know where the fiction ends and the real person begins. He has also,…
How Recent MSPB Decisions Have Reshaped the Federal Comparator Employee Framework
Both federal employment law and its subdiscipline of whistleblower protection have undergone quiet yet significant change in the last decade, regardless of which political party…