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New York’s “One-Bite” Dangerous Dog Rule: What Does It Mean?

Written by Lisa Coppola on June 16, 2020. Posted in Personal Injury.

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. States...

Do I need a personal injury attorney? Episode 3

Written by Lisa Coppola on June 11, 2020. Posted in Personal Injury.

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Construction Injuries Are Serious. Workplace Safety Isn’t Negotiable.

Written by Lisa Coppola on June 9, 2020. Posted in Personal Injury.

There’s inherent danger to working in the construction industry. Whether you work with heavy machinery, perform work at a height, or use tools capable of causing serious injury, workplace safety is a must. Workers have...

Do I need a personal injury attorney? Episode 2

Written by Lisa Coppola on June 4, 2020. Posted in Personal Injury.

I signed a waiver and then got hurt. Should I talk to a lawyer?

Written by Lisa Coppola on June 2, 2020. Posted in Personal Injury.

With summer coming and the anticipated re-opening of recreational facilities, there are likely to be more accidents and injuries. Many places of amusement and recreation require their guests, including children and/or their...

Do I need a personal injury attorney? Episode 1

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

HR Alert: Commission Sales & Overtime in A Retail Establishment

Written by Lisa Coppola on May 20, 2020. Posted in Business, Compliance, Employment, Entrepreneurship.

Employers in the retail space long have struggled to determine whether their business is considered a “retail or service” establishment according to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division. This important distinction...

I was injured – should COVID stop me from contacting a lawyer?

Written by Lisa Coppola on May 19, 2020. Posted in Personal Injury.

While there’s been a drop in cars on the road — and therefore fewer car accidents — people are still getting hurt in accidents. Whether a trip and fall, ATV, bicycle, motorcycle, car or work site accident,...

HR Alert: The EEOC Provides Guidance on the Intersection between COVID-19 and EEO Laws

Written by Lisa Coppola on May 15, 2020. Posted in Business, Compliance, COVID 19, Employment, Entrepreneurship.

As workplaces plan to re-open, employers should heed new COVID-19 related guidance from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). As the guidance makes clear, responding to COVID-19 is ripe with potential to run afoul...

Employer FAQs About COVID-19

Written by Lisa Coppola on March 10, 2020. Posted in Business, Compliance, COVID 19, Employment. 1 Comment

Be sure to check out our last post about what employers need to know about COVID-19. Here, we’re answering some of the most common questions that we’ve heard from our New York employer clients. Can employees be required to...

Stay Informed!

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