Clarifications for Employers for Women in the Workplace In June of 2014, the Governor Andrew Cuomo of New York signed amendments to the New York State Human Rights Law, which bolstered civil rights...
The parent company of Weinstein Co.filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Delaware on March 20, 2018. Before that, Eric Schneiderman, the New York Attorney General, had filed a lawsuit again...
The New York Compassionate Care Act (NYCCA) protects patients who are certified to use medical marijuana from being subject to criminal or civil marijuana charges. We live in an age where some stat...
by Stephen D. Hans As an employer, have you ever wondered if a wage deduction you made was legal? New York Labor Law establishes what is legal and what is not for wage deductions. If you have que...
by Stephen D. Hans Owners in the restaurant industry often have questions about tips. As a restaurant owner, it’s important to know your rights and responsibilities regarding tips so you can avoi...
An interview by Tiziano Thomas Dossena She is the optimal example of a Renaissance woman and a New Yorker combined: humble but determined, soft spoken but direct, with a genial attitude not u...
In today's electronic world, the idea of property has changed dramatically. In the past, when you were putting together an estate plan, the only intangible property that might be a part of it was c...
Sackstein Sackstein & Lee, LLP successfully negotiated a $1.3 million settlement for a 41 year-old Asian male construction worker, who was injured while performing asbestos removal work at an upsta...
What Posters Must Employers Display based on NY Employment Laws? A number of laws have been passed that require employers to display posters. It is often hard to keep up with all the requirements a...
Author: Cindy Silver-LeClaire Access to Counseling and Instilling Values are Key to Addressing Culture of Violence Once again, we are collectively stunned, watching reports of a number of high scho...
Kew Gardens film festival back in 2018 After a successful run in its inaugural year, the Kew Gardens Festival of Cinema organizers announced that the festival will be returning in 2018. “Because the festival takes place in a small town,...
MOFAD to host ‘Feast and Festivals’ The Museum of Food and Drink will host “Feasts and Festivals,” a new photography exhibition and program series depicting food and drink’s central role in celebrations across the globe.
Brian Selznick-inspired screening series at MoMI The Museum of the Moving Image will present a new screening series, “Inspiring Wonderstruck,” based on children’s illustrator Brian Selznick’s art.
Open House New York celebrates 15 years It’s been 15 years of the architectural festival Open House New York Weekend and to celebrate, Open House New York will open more than 200 buildings across the five boroughs.