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It Took Seven Days To Create The World, And Nearly Fifty Years To Afford Antidiscrimination Protection For All
…the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice! [i] Originally posted on 02/25/2021, content updated on 10/06/2023 On May 14, 1974, Bella Abzug, Representative for New York’s 20th Congressional District, introduced into Congress the “Equality Act of 1974,” the first piece of federal legislation to address discrimination based on…
How Much Will My Divorce Cost?
One of the first questions a client asks is, “how much will this cost me?” While there is no way to really know how much the process will cost, there are some significant factors that can impact your fees. Opposing Party/Opposing Counsel. Unfortunately, there are some attorneys who are unable or unwilling to provide their…
Employers, Know Your FLSA Basics
Originally posted on 07/5/2019, content updated on 10/05/2023 Are you aware of your obligations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)? Do you understand the differences between the FLSA and similar state statutes? A surprisingly large number of decision-makers in established businesses are unable to sufficiently answer these questions. That can be a…
Have You Got the Power (of Attorney)?
Originally posted on 11/19/2020, content updated on 10/04/2023 The New York Durable Power of Attorney is an integral part of every estate plan, but it is also the one document that clients are most trepidatious about signing. Their concern is not unfounded. The Power of Attorney quite literally grants someone else the power to make…
New Mandatory CFIUS Filing Rule for Critical Technologies
Originally posted on 10/12/2020, content updated on 10/04/2023 On September 15, 2020, the U.S. Treasury Department issued a rule changing the requirements for mandatory filings with CFIUS for a national security review of certain investments by foreign investors in U.S. businesses with critical technologies. As of October 15, 2020, CFIUS no longer reviews whether the…
OK at Work: Challenges of Being a Multi-Jurisdictional Employer
On this week’s OK at Work, Sarah Sawyer and Russell Berger discuss the challenge of an individual employee working in multiple jurisdictions. In addition to the challenge of being a multi-jurisdictional employer, individual employees that frequently cross state lines create the additional challenge for employers of determining which state laws apply – and it could…
New York’s Harassment and Discrimination Laws Just Changed—Again. Is Your Business Up to Date?
Originally posted on 09/16/2019, content updated on 10/03/2023 Less than a year after substantial changes were enacted in 2018, New York State laws concerning harassment and discrimination in the workplace are changed once again. An omnibus bill amended various provisions of the New York State Human Rights Law (NYSHRL), the General Obligations Law, the Civil…
Many US and Foreign Companies in the US Will Need to Disclose Ownership
Originally posted on 02/03/2021, content updated on 10/02/2023 On January 1, 2021, the Corporate Transparency Act of 2019 (the “CTA”) became law. The CTA is part of the Anti-Money Laundering Act (“AMLA”) and is intended to fight money laundering and terrorism through the anonymous use of shell companies. Under the CTA, many US and foreign…
Demystifying the Bankruptcy Process – Part Four
Originally posted on 09/29/2020, content updated on 09/29/2023 As previously highlighted, the COVID-19 pandemic created a lot of turmoil in every industry and every company and hundreds of in the energy, transportation, entertainment, health & personal care, retail, travel, lodging, and leisure industries have sought bankruptcy protection. In 2020, the Art Dealers Association of America…
New York State Permanent Sick Leave
Originally posted on 07/24/2020, content updated on 09/29/2023 New York State enacted a permanent paid sick leave law on April 3, 2020, which took effect 180 days after the enactment, on September 30, 2020 (the “PSLL”). The PSLL adds Sec. 196-b to the N.Y. Labor Law. Under the PSLL, employees began accruing leave as of…
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