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In previous blog posts, we have stressed that myriad labor issues and concerns “affect businesses on a daily basis.” The sheer variety and number of relevant employment laws and state agencies commanding oversight in the labor realm are strong evidence of that. One...

Anyone who thinks that New York business principals are routinely focused narrowly on company growth and profit margins has never been involved in managing a commercial enterprise. There often aren’t enough hours in a day that allow key decision makers to address and...

It hardly seems surprising that litigation – quickly and routinely triggered – features notably in the so-called “cloud” business. Commercial-world references to the cloud can pertain to matters spanning computing, marketing, varying applications, storage and...

Saying that employees are protected in New York workplaces and nationally is more than just a casual observation. In fact, the term has both a generalized and quite specific meaning when applied to American labor. In today’s blog post, we focus on the latter...

New York State is facing the COVID-19 health crisis like no other state. In response, Governor Andrew Cuomo has taken decisive measures to protect the healthcare workers on the front lines of this crisis. One of Governor Cuomo's proactive moves is the just-announced...

Having a great staff can is beneficial to you, your employees and your business. Your business can grow and be successful, and your employees can be proud of their work and take home a paycheck. Creating a budget for your employees can be challenging. In addition to...

While injuries or illnesses may result when receiving medical care, this does not mean there was a medical mistake. Such injuries may be the result of other factors. In New York and throughout the country, hospitals use IV bags for dispensing of intravenous fluids...

continues its pursuit to offer clients zealous advocacy both inside and outside the courtroom. Our most recent step to continue to meet this goal involves the addition of three attorneys to our team. We welcome Justina L. Potenzo and Jacob...

The New York Court of Appeals recently issued a decision in the Myers v. Schneiderman matter. 30 N.Y.3d 1 (2017).  The case involved a group of terminally ill patients and medical providers who brought an action in New York, challenging the interpretation of the...

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...