July 28, 2020
Liability For Child Injuries Caused By Enticing Dangers (Pools, Heavy Machinery, Animals & More)
Is there liability when a child trespasses on someone else’s property and then is injured? It depends. Our lawyers explore New York’s attractive nuisance doctrine in this post. It may be more common than you think th…
HR Alert: NLRB Eases Standard For Employee Discipline Related To Profane Outbursts
On July 21, 2020, the National Labor Relations Board (commonly referred to as the NLRB) eased the standard for judging whether an employer can discipline an employee for abusive or offensive language used during the course…
Top Four Tips To Stay Safe While Biking
It’s been a beautiful summer for biking here in Western New York. With the recent pandemic-related shut-downs we’ve seen more bikes on the road than usual. This inspired our team to put together a list of 4 important safet…
HR Alert: Workers’ Compensation Benefits & COVID-19
Can an employee receive workers’ compensation benefits if she contracts COVID-19? Maybe. The answer to this question depends on the circumstances and is decided on a case-by-case basis. Here’s what New York employers need …
Pedestrian Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility
Warm weather has finally arrived in Western New York! With that, more and more people are outside walking and running around. More people outside means more people sharing the road – drivers and pedestrians alike. In New Y…
HR Alert: How does NY’s Travel Advisory Affect Employee Vacations and Trips?
By now you have heard that New York State instituted a 14-day quarantine for those people traveling in from COVID-affected areas (currently, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Washington, …
The Dos & Don’ts of Spending EIDL Funds
By now you’ve probably heard about the strict requirements surrounding the spending of Paycheck Protection Program money if you want your loan forgiven. However, many businesses are still in the dark about how they can (an…
What To Do After You Are In A Car Accident
If you’ve been injured in an accident, the last thing on your mind is preserving your legal claim. Your number one focus needs to be on your health and getting the medical treatment you need. Then, if you’re ab…
Here’s The Latest On The Federal Payroll Protection Program
In case you missed it, the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 was signed into law on June 5, 2020. That legislation created many borrower-friendly changes to the PPP program. You can read about those chang…
New York’s “One-Bite” Dangerous Dog Rule: What Does It Mean?
The bond between humans and dogs has existed for a millennia. However, dogs are animals and sometimes they bite. If you’ve been bitten by a dog or you own a dog, you should know New York’s law for dangerous dogs. Sta…