New York Law Prohibits Employers from Requiring Criminal History from Applicants

by Lyn Blair | Mar 2, 2026 | Author: Stephen D. Hans

Longstanding Practice Now Banned Requiring Criminal History from Applicants Protect Your Rights as an Employer in New York It’s long been a practice among employers to require that job applicants to check a box indicating whether or not they have a criminal record. In...

New York City Mandates Compliance with Pay Reporting Requirements by Large Employers

by Lyn Blair | Feb 17, 2026 | Author: Stephen D. Hans

Companies with More than 200 Employees Must Submit Annual Pay Data In an effort to promote wage transparency and to determine the potential for pay disparity based on suspect classifications, such as gender, race or age, New York City has enacted a new law that...

The Importance of Accurately Valuing a Business Interest in a Texas Divorce

by Lyn Blair | Feb 9, 2026 | Author: Chrysandra S. Bowen

The Steps for Ensuring an Accurate Valuation | How It Can Benefit Everyone The importance of accurately determining the value of business interests in a Texas divorce can not be overstated. Though Texas law follows the community property approach, with all marital...

State Bans Use of Credit Reports in Employment Decisions

by Lyn Blair | Feb 9, 2026 | Author: Stephen D. Hans

State Legislature Extends Same Protections Granted by New York City In recent years, it has become common practice among many employers to require that a job applicant provide a copy of a recent credit report as a part of the hiring process. Under an amendment to the...

Your Rights When Hit by a Drunk Driver

by Lyn Blair | Feb 9, 2026 | Author: Michael R. De La Paz

The Potential Sources of Compensation | The Possibility of Punitive Damages You’ve been hurt in a motor vehicle accident caused by a drunk driver and you’re uncertain of your rights. If the person was arrested and charged with DWI (driving while intoxicated), do you...