It is quite common that people find out that Facebook or Google has a detailed consumer profile on them. Unseen, however, is the data collected from you about third persons in your network.
As the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines continues both in New York and across the country, the question of whether private sector employers can require their employees to be vaccinated has become increasingly pressing.
Although most lawyers appreciate the need for a general choice of law clause in a contract, few pause to consider the law that governs the arbitration clause specifically.
This article is a reflection on the GameStop saga and a look into the potential federal securities law violations of the various players’ bizarre and novel actions.
In theory, divorcing couples in New York State have access to equal justice under the law, regardless of how much, or how little, money each spouse has.
New York has seen quite a bit of litigation surrounding these circumstances, with parties citing force majeure and related common law doctrines as bases to avoid liability for failure to perform their contractual obligations. This article provides an update on some recent New York cases impacting these salient legal issues.
When George J. Silver, the deputy chief administrative judge for the New York City courts, needed a new coffee table, he was sure of one thing. He didn’t want a plexiglass table after dealing with so much of it in the courtrooms this past year. Bottom line: While he hopes he will never have to … Continued
Good evening Members, The Commission to Reimagine the Future of New York’s Courts today announced recommendations for expanding the use of e-filing and proposals for enhancing remote court operations amid the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. The announcement comes as the commission released two reports today. Chief Judge Janet DiFiore appointed the commission to examine regulatory, … Continued
New York State Bar Association and Bond, Schoeneck & King Labor and Employment, Employee Benefits Group announce the release of New York Employment Law: The Essential Guide The New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) has created a new comprehensive guide on employment law in New York with answers to more than 450 frequently asked questions … Continued
The New York State Bar Association recommends that the New York Civil and Criminal Courts adopt the equivalent of the Federal Rule of Evidence Rule 502. If enacted, this would establish a uniform set of standards and minimize or eliminate costly and time-consuming disputes about the waiver of attorney-client and work product protection. This was … Continued