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Right to Work vs. Unions Move into the Spotlight as Election Issues

12 March 2012, 6:28 pm

Author: Hans & Associates “Long Island City, New York City Employment Defense Attorneys”

As jobs and the economy become driving concerns for the country, a number of states involved in right to work issues also are grabbing American’s attention. Indiana became a battlefield for varying political views and signed into law a right to work act in 2011. Now the right to work debate is gaining momentum in Michigan as well. Without the right to work, employees working for a unionized employer ..read more

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Aggravated Harassment in New York Attorney Blog post

10 March 2012, 8:19 am

Author:The Law Offices of Scott J. Limmer New York and Long Island Criminal Defense Attorneys

Under the statutes in the state of New York, you can be charged with harassment for engaging in a course of conduct or committing acts that place a person in reasonable fear of physical injury. This can include intentionally and repeatedly following someone in a public place, and is known as harassment in the first degree. If the harassment escalates, you may find yourself charged with harassment ..read more

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Buffalo New York Attorney challenged the NYS Grievance Committee and Prevailed

8 March 2012, 6:49 pm

Author: J.Michael Hayes “Personal Injury Attorneys”

A Buffalo Plaintiffs attorney who challenged the New York State Attorney Grievance Committee’s rules related to lawyer advertising has prevailed, ending a legal battle that dates back more than a decade.

Beginning in 1996, J. Michael Hayes attempted to promote his professional Board Certification as a Civil Trial Specialist and Advocate both in advertising and on his firm letterhead. He is Board Certified by the National Board of Legal Specialty Certification, an ABA recognized organization. ..read more

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Smart Phones Are a Convenience but Smart Cars Could Save Lives

5 March 2012, 6:24 pm

Author: Rosenberg & Gluck, LLP “Personal Injury is All we Do”

V2V (vehicle to vehicle) technology provides wireless communication capabilities where vehicles can detect speeds of other oncoming vehicles, traffic signals, and other factors to warn drivers about hazards. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently conducted a pilot test of V2V technology in Alameda, California. Consumer Reports described the test where eight prototype vehicles of different makes used V2V technology warning systems that alerted drivers to the following situations: Forward ..read more

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New York Asbestos and Mesothelioma Attorney

27 February 2012, 12:31 pm

Author: Law Office Of Rudolph F.X. Migliore “New York & Long Island Personal Injury Attorney”

Breathing asbestos has been associated with a multitude of medical ailments, including lung cancer and mesothelioma (a cancer of the lung lining). This is of particular concern for Navy Veterans, as asbestos was used as a source of insulation around valves and steam pipes, creating exposure to hundreds of thousands of Navy Veterans.

Those exposed to asbestos in the 1960s or 1970s may now begin to experience symptoms ..read more

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New York Elder Law Attorney Donna Stefans: Are You Listening?

24 February 2012, 11:43 am

Stefans Law Group,P.C.

“As we go through the difficult stages of life, our family dynamics are continuously changing. One of the most challenging evolutions is assisting parents with their financial and care needs as they age. Where most of our life we are accustomed to being taken care of by our mom and dad, the roles may start to reverse. This unknown territory can be quite difficult for a family to adjust to. However, when the family members can communicate and ..read more

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$10M Class Action Lawsuit Against Morrell Catering Company in Long Island

21 February 2012, 8:14 am

Author: Leeds Morelli & Brown, PC: Jeffrey K. Brown

 

Approximately five-hundred current and former busboys, waiters and bartenders have filed a class action lawsuit against their employer, Morrell Caterers.  Owner Scott Morrell allegedly charged clients an 18 percent gratuity but failed to share any of the monies.  The lawsuit alleges that the caterer withheld up to $10 million in gratuities from the employees.  The employees remained silent out fear of losing their jobs.

The employees are represented by Jeffrey Brown, the a ..read more

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New U.S. Fact Sheet Warns of Job Retaliation for Complaints

16 February 2012, 10:00 am

Author: Leeds, Morelli & Brown, PC Carle Place, New York

National Leaders in the Areas of Employment Law, Civil Rights and Discrimination “Representation You Can Trust”

A new fact sheet from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division offers information about the prohibition of retaliating against any employee who has filed a complaint or cooperated in an investigation, according to lawyers at Leeds, Morelli & Brown LP, the Long Island law firm.

The division administers and enforces the Fair Labor Standards Act, the ..read more

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NY Marketing Company wants you to Become Streetwise on the Web

14 February 2012, 3:17 pm

Author: Web Perseverance Internet Marketing and Business Consultants

When a person knows how to navigate the streets and avoid unsavory characters, criminals, and scams, we call them streetwise. In today’s fast paced internet world, it is time you become web-wise and develop a streetwise intuition about the web. Unscrupulous dealings can work their way into every form of business, and unfortunately, web marketing and internet technology are no exceptions.

Recently a colleague of Web Perseverance, who also develops websites, mentioned that one ..read more

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Effect of New York City Humans Rights Law on Sexual Harassment Litigation

3 February 2012, 9:03 am

Author: Hans & Associates, P.C.

Sexual harassment falls under discrimination, and employers often find themselves treading on eggshells when it comes to sexual harassment.

NYC Human Rights Law

Title 8, the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL) is more comprehensive and restrictive than state or federal anti-discrimination laws. For example, federal law, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act applies to employers with 15 or more employees. However, Title 8 applies to NYC businesses with four or more employees.

Recent ..read more

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