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How Long Will a Personal Injury Claim Take in New York?

Written by Lisa Coppola on January 18, 2024. Posted in Personal Injury.

Key takeaways: New York personal injury lawsuits can take anywhere from months to years to fully resolve. The seriousness of your injuries and the required medical treatment often determine how long your case will take, with...

HR Alert: Independent Contractor/Employee Final Rule Is Out!

Written by Lisa Coppola on January 9, 2024. Posted in Business, Compliance, Employment.

On January 9, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced their final rule, Employee or Independent Contractor Classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act, to determine whether workers are employees or independent...

HR Alert: EEOC Guidance on Workplace Harassment

Written by Lisa Coppola on January 9, 2024. Posted in Business, Compliance, Employment, Entrepreneurship.

This past autumn, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) issued its Proposed Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace. While it still isn’t final guidance, even the proposed content has been...

HR Alert: New Law Creates Requirements When Hiring Freelancers

Written by Lisa Coppola on December 29, 2023. Posted in Business, Compliance, Employment, Entrepreneurship.

New York Governor Hochul has once again signed new legislation that will have a huge effect on the way you run your business. This time, the new law focuses on the hiring of freelance workers to perform certain services for...

HR Alert: Minimum Wage Changes

Written by Lisa Coppola on December 24, 2023. Posted in Business, Compliance, Employment, Entrepreneurship.

As New York’s been doing these past several years, the minimum wage changed effective January 1, 2024. Not surprisingly, the minimum wage increased, and it differs depending on where you are in the State. Minimum Wage...

HR Alert: New York Toughens Up Non-Disclosure Agreements in Discrimination Cases

Written by Lisa Coppola on December 23, 2023. Posted in Business, Compliance, Employment, Entrepreneurship.

On November 17, 2023, Governor Kathy Hochul signed NY State Senate Bill S4516 into law that greatly affects settlement agreements between employers and employees who choose to settle claims of discrimination, harassment, and...

Biennial Registration is Now Fully Online

Written by Lisa Coppola on December 22, 2023. Posted in Business, Compliance, Entrepreneurship, Lawyer Ethics.

For our Lawyer Friends Beginning December 1, 2023, New York attorneys now must complete their biennial registration online. Although the registration requirement is not new, attorneys previously had the option of completing...

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What to Do if Injured While Walking By a Construction Site

Written by Lisa Coppola on December 22, 2023. Posted in Construction Accident.

Key Takeaways: You can file a lawsuit for being injured by a construction site as a pedestrian. Your suit can claim both economic and non-economic damages. New York law specifically covers passersby injuries from construction...

Tips on Avoiding Black Ice Accidents this Winter

Written by Lisa Coppola on December 19, 2023. Posted in Car Accident, Personal Injury.

Key Takeaways: Black ice develops as a thin water layer solidifies on top of pre-existing ice, resulting in a surface that is sleek and resembles glass. Conditions that lead to black ice formation include early morning dew,...

What Small Business Must Know About The Corporate Transparency Act

Written by Lisa Coppola on December 15, 2023. Posted in Business, Compliance.

Small business owners, you need to know this information. Grab a beverage and read on. What’s the Corporate Transparency Act (and why should I care)? The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), set to take effect on January...

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