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HR Alert: Religious Exemptions

Written by Lisa Coppola on May 30, 2025. Posted in Business, Compliance, Employment, Entrepreneurship.

As we know, federal law prohibits employers from taking what the law calls an adverse employment action – some kind of negative action – against an employee for her religious beliefs, even when those beliefs conflict...

Common Motor Vehicle Accident Injuries

Written by Lisa Coppola on January 13, 2021. Posted in Personal Injury.

With the icy roadways of the past couple days, we’re reminded that car accidents cause a lot of damage. The most obvious and immediate damage usually is evident on your vehicle. Since our cars often are our primary way...

Snow is Falling – Some Friendly Reminders

Written by Lisa Coppola on December 17, 2020. Posted in Personal Injury.

There’s no doubt that 2020 has thrown us a lot of curveballs. One thing that hasn’t changed this year? Snow arriving in Western New York. Driving during snowy and icy conditions increases the risk of an accident. The best way...

Car Accident While Riding in an Uber?

Written by Lisa Coppola on November 17, 2020. Posted in Personal Injury.

Ridesharing apps like Uber and Lyft are an affordable, convenient, and usually safe way to get around. However, just like riding in any car, there’s a chance that an accident could occur. In a lot of ways, the legal proceedings...

Google is Changing Its Policy, and It Affects You

Written by Lisa Coppola on November 10, 2020. Posted in Business, Charter Schools, Compliance, Employment, Entrepreneurship, Lawyer Ethics, Litigation, Personal Injury.

Google Workspace, formerly known as G Suite, the name used for Google-related services like Gmail, Google Docs, and Google Drive, recently updated its policy regarding how long items that have been placed in the trash are retained. Google...

Hunting Safety: Don’t Overlook The Basics!

Written by Lisa Coppola on November 3, 2020. Posted in Personal Injury.

By now, summer is a distant memory. Shorter days, cool weather, and leaves on the ground are here. Some people will be sad about the changing seasons, but for New York hunters, these changes mark hunting season. With plenty...

HR Alert: Sexual Harassment Statute of Limitations Lengthened in the Division of Human Rights

Written by Lisa Coppola on October 26, 2020. Posted in Business, Compliance, Employment, Entrepreneurship.

Last year, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law several updates to the New York State Human Rights Law to strengthen protections against discrimination and harassment. For example: Domestic workers now are protected from...

New Seatbelt Law Requires Everyone to Buckle Up

Written by Lisa Coppola on October 20, 2020. Posted in Personal Injury.

In 1984, New York became the first State to enact a mandatory seatbelt law. Now, 36 years later, that law is being strengthened. For adults and those over the age of 16, current law requires that only front seat passengers...

Look at the Leaves, But Not While You’re Driving

Written by Lisa Coppola on October 13, 2020. Posted in Personal Injury.

It’s the anniversary of the October Storm this week. Remember that unsettling time in 2006? This year, we’re lucky to be enjoying a beautiful, mostly-sunny autumn. So before the heavy snow and cold wind hits New...

Apartment Fires – You Have a Right to Safety

Written by Lisa Coppola on October 6, 2020. Posted in Personal Injury.

A fire in your home is scary for anyone. If you live in an apartment with multiple units, though, it can be especially frightening. Where can you turn for your recovery? Continue Reading Apartment Fires – You Have a Right to...

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