Besides raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour, the Paid Leave Benefits Law (“NYPFL”) becomes effective January 1, 2018, and is also changing. We discussed the overall changes in our December blog. But as the official starting date of January 1 approaches it is...
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Month: October 2017
How a trademark can help a small business
Starting or growing a small business here in New York is both exciting and complicated. There are many legal steps that generally provide for best results, one of them being creating a brand or trademark to associate with the business. Establishing and protecting a...
4 examples of defenses to medical malpractice claims in NY
A false accusation of medical malpractice can be devastating to a medical professional's practice. Defenses are available for those who face these accusations. Four common examples include: Within accepted standard of care. Generally, medical malpractice claims fall...
Medical error not the cause of most CP cases
Doctors, nurses and other health care professionals in New York know that pregnancy, labor and delivery can be exciting times and experiences for parents yet there are always some risks associated with them. Sadly, medical errors are often pointed to as the causes of...
