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Wrongful Death – Who Can Sue and For What?

Written by Lisa Coppola on September 29, 2020. Posted in Personal Injury.

Losing a loved one is always difficult. When a loved one dies sooner than they should have and someone else is at fault, then it’s even more difficult. In New York law, this is called wrongful death. A wrongful death action...

It’s All Fun and Games – Until It’s Not

Written by Lisa Coppola on August 25, 2020. Posted in Personal Injury.

There’s a risk of injury in all sports, but contact sports like football, hockey, wrestling, and boxing carry the greatest risk. Other sports like baseball, cheerleading, and equestrian events also carry a moderately-high risk...

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HR Alert: Department of Labor Announces New FMLA Forms

Written by Lisa Coppola on July 29, 2020. Posted in Business, Compliance, Employment, Entrepreneurship.

The United States Department of Labor (DOL) has released new forms for employers and employees to use when an employee requests Family and Medical Leave (FMLA). They’re free to access on the DOL’s website. The new forms are...

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Liability For Child Injuries Caused By Enticing Dangers (Pools, Heavy Machinery, Animals & More)

Written by Lisa Coppola on July 28, 2020. Posted in Personal Injury.

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 that...

HR Alert: NLRB Eases Standard For Employee Discipline Related To Profane Outbursts

Written by Lisa Coppola on July 28, 2020. Posted in Business, Compliance, Employment, Entrepreneurship.

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

Written by Lisa Coppola on July 21, 2020. Posted in Personal Injury.

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 safety...

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