by author | May 23, 2019 | Author: Stephen D. Hans
New York Laws that Govern Paid and Unpaid Interns Some businesses hire interns or take on unpaid interns. This may seem like a good idea, and the costs of paying an intern are usually less than a regular worker. However, if taking on an unpaid intern, it is vital that...
by author | May 22, 2019 | Author: John Fazzini
Statistics Tell the Story of Why Texting While Driving Causes Accidents Forty-eight states (all except Missouri and Montana) have banned texting while driving for all drivers. Missouri bans it for drivers 21 years or younger. (Reference: National Conference of State...
by author | May 20, 2019 | Author: Sackstein Sackstein & Lee. LLP
Designating Drivers and Other Ways to Prevent Drunk Driving Accidents Warmer weather is here and more people are taking to the road. That fact alone increases the risk for car accidents. Warmer weather also means teenagers who have gotten their driver’s licenses are...
by author | May 20, 2019 | Author: The Van De Water Law Firm
As brought to light during the course of the #MeToo movement, it is illegal to harass an employee or even a job applicant in New York State due to that person’s sex or gender. However, some of the recent cases of sexual harassment in the press raise more questions...
by author | May 17, 2019 | Author: WebPerseverance, Lawyer Marketing
Location Based Marketing When you do a search, what do you type into the search box? Well, it depends on what you’re searching. If you’re going to purchase something from an online store, you probably just search the store name. Convenience is at the touch of your...
by author | May 17, 2019 | Author: Sackstein Sackstein & Lee. LLP
How Does the “Scaffolding Law” Protect New York Workers? Falls from heights during construction work often involve falls ladders or scaffolds. However, the differences in falls can be substantial. Workers on ladders may be feet from the ground, whereas workers on...
by author | May 17, 2019 | Author: John Fazzini
How Does Establishing Fault Affect a Car Accident Case? New York has no-fault automobile insurance. Regardless of who was at fault for causing an accident, insurance covers expenses up to $50,000 (or more, if the no-fault coverage purchased has limits greater than...
by author | May 16, 2019 | Author: Stephen D. Hans
New York City Has Proposed a Biometrics Privacy Law Biometrics is a new technology identification system being used by a variety of industries for various purposes. The primary means of identification include: Fingerprints Handprints Retinal scans Facial recognition...
by author | May 10, 2019 | Author: The Van De Water Law Firm
On Thursday, February 14, 2019, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed into law one of the most important pieces of Civil Rights legislation in years, the Child Victims Act, ensuring that child abusers are held accountable in a civil court of law. Finally, those...
by author | Apr 26, 2019 | Author: Compass Operations
This Saturday, April 27 at 6:30am EST Compass Operations will be appearing on Live it Up! with Donna Drake airing on CBS affiliate WLNY Channel 10/55. We discuss key elements to starting your own business along with growth strategies guaranteed to move your business...