by author | Nov 20, 2018 | catastropic injury, Personal Injury Law
Author: David R. Lewis & Associates Why Is Legal Help Vital for Catastrophic Injuries? People who suffer from catastrophic injuries are typically saddled with exorbitant medical costs, lost income and other financial hardships. However, if someone else was at...
by author | Nov 2, 2018 | Sex Harassment, Sexual Harassment
What Does the New Sexual Harassment Training Require? Author: Stephen D. Hans & Associates By now, hopefully many employers in New York have become aware of the new sexual harassment training laws that went into effect on October 9, 2018. Under the new law, all...
by author | Nov 2, 2018 | Sex Harassment
Thousands of Employees Worldwide Protest Google’s Handling of Sexual Harassment The Google Walkout on November 1, 2018 in protest of sexual harassment was a worldwide event. The largest gathering of protesters, numbering in the thousands, occurred in Silicon Valley,...
by author | Oct 5, 2018 | Employment Law
A BRIEF BY COMPREHENSIVE OVERVIEW OF WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO COMPLY WITH THE NEWLY ENACTED NEW YORK STATE AND NEW YORK CITY SEXUAL HARASSMENT TRAINING LAWS Author: CHRISTOPHER L. VAN DE WATER, ESQ. MANAGING PARTNER In 2018, both New York State and New York City have...
by author | Sep 25, 2018 | Asphyxia or Hypoxia, Personal Injury Law
Author: Sackstein Sackstein & Lee,LLP Symptoms of Birth Hypoxia or Asphyxia that Parents Should Be Aware of Birth hypoxia and asphyxia both refer to lack of oxygen to the brain in a fetus. This can occur right before, during or immediately after birth. Seattle...
by author | Sep 20, 2018 | Personal Injury Law
Jet Skis®, WaveRunners® and Other Personal Watercraft (PWC) Have High Accident Rates Author: David Lewis Warmer weather and extra daylight hours make summer the perfect time for outdoor sports like boating and personal watercraft recreation. New York State has...
by author | Jul 19, 2018 | Employment Defense Attorneys
Author: Hansassociates How Extensively Has Age Discrimination Changed in the Past 50 Years? Most employers are aware of the ADEA (Age Discrimination in Employment Act) passed in 1967. The law has been in existence for decades. What many employers...
by author | Jul 16, 2018 | WORKERS COMPENSATION
Author: Pyrros & Serres LLP New York City | Queens | Brooklyn | Bronx Workers’ Compensation Lawyers In the first blog in this two-part series, we discussed what workers’ compensation, who pays for it and how you qualify to receive benefits. But the more important...
by author | Jul 11, 2018 | Car Accidents
Author: David R. Lewis Do you know how to drive defensively? Everyone has heard about defensive driving, but what does it mean to drive defensively? It certainly behooves drivers to find out because knowing and following defensive driving guidelines can be a lifesaver...
by author | Jul 10, 2018 | WORKERS COMPENSATION
Author: Pyrros & Serres, LLP You’ve been hurt on the job in the state of New York. You’ve heard from others that you are entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. But what does that mean? How does the workers’ compensation system work? Who pays for it and where...
