Litigation
Breaking from SCOTUS: Supreme Court Says Title VII’s EEOC Filing Rule Isn’t Jurisdictional
On June 3, 2019, the U.S. Supreme Court held that first filing a charge with the EEOC is not a jurisdictional requirement for a claimant to pursue her case in federal district court. Title VII of the federal Civil Rights A…
Welcome to Melissa Paull Goldberg, Esq.
The Coppola Firm proudly announces that Melissa Paull Goldberg, Esq. has joined the Firm in an of counsel role. Melissa concentrates her practice in business transactions, and we’re delighted to have her on board to …
Does HIPAA Apply To Your Business?
HIPAA, The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 and related federal regulations, address the privacy and security of protected health information (PHI). PHI is protected by the U.S. Department of Hea…
Comparative Fault No Defense To Partial Summary Judgment In New York
Recently, the New York Court of Appeals held that a plaintiff seeking partial summary judgement on liability in a personal injury, injury to property, or wrongful death action doesn’t have the burden of proving that …
Social Media Evidence & Litigation: Private Isn’t Private Anymore
Recent guidance from the New York Court of Appeals tells us that private social media accounts may not be as protected as we thought. Protecting information you post online no longer is as simple as double-checking your pr…