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…
Family Court to see more cases as final phase of ‘Raise the Age’ law goes into effect in 2019
The final phase of New York’s “Raise the Age” law is effective October 1, finally making way for both 16- and 17-year-olds to be referred to Family Court instead of being…
Big changes to EB-5 visa process could affect potential investors looking to do business in the United States
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently announced a rule change regarding employment-based fifth preference immigrant investor classifications (EB-5 visas) that may…
Overhauled workplace harassment laws impact all employers, employees in New York State
Employees and employers should be aware that the 2019 New York State Legislature has made it easier for employees to make workplace harassment claims. Governor Andrew M. Cuomo is…
New York State’s new mandatory vaccination law leaves some parents seeking answers
A new law in New York State that eliminates exemptions from vaccinations has left some parents in a quandary. As the start of a new school year inches closer, parents who oppose…
Despite lingering questions, blockchain’s promises are too good to ignore
Although a multitude of legal concerns and questions must be addressed—and ultimately resolved—before blockchain can give rise to a new virtual reality in real estate, the…
IP: Protect the ideas and innovations that give your business a competitive edge
What is intellectual property (IP)? IP relates to intangible property in the form of an idea or innovation that you and/or your business have developed that may provide your…
Planning ahead: Business ‘pre-nup’ can ease stress, save money in event of business closure
Whether it’s the end of a marriage or a split between business partners, breaking up can be hard to do. But just like a prenuptial agreement before marriage lays out provisions…