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The Stormy Daniels Case Made Easy: Contract Law for Porn Stars
Apr 24, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 60 60 recommendations | email to a friend
by   Bill Cafaro In Stormy Daniels v. Donald J. Trump, Michael Cohen, and the LLC that paid her the $130,000 in hush money, in   federal court in Los Angeles , she is asking the court to let her ou...
The Stop Sexual Harassment in NYC Act
Apr 24, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 59 59 recommendations | email to a friend
A New Law to Further the Prevention of Sexual Harassment in NYC Workplaces The New York City Council recently passed legislation called the Stop Sexual Harassment in NYC Act. If Mayor Bill de Blasi...
SPRING SAFETY TIPS FOR MOTORISTS, PEDESTRIANS AND BICYCLISTS
Apr 19, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 218 218 recommendations | email to a friend
As the weather warms up, people take to the road and want to spend more time outdoors. In particular, an increasing number of bicyclists and pedestrians join the thoroughfares, and motorists need t...
Employee Salary Histories
Apr 19, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 68 68 recommendations | email to a friend
Can Employers Ask Employees About their Salary History? On May 4, 2017, the New York City Council passed a bill that limited what an employer can ask job candidates about their salary history, comp...
What Employers Should Know About the New York Women’s Equality Act
Apr 13, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 355 355 recommendations | email to a friend
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...
Wish You Had a Case Against Harvey Weinstein? Maybe Not
Apr 05, 2018 | 1 1 comments | 455 455 recommendations | email to a friend
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...
How Does the New York Compassionate Care Act Affect Employers?
Apr 05, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 58 58 recommendations | email to a friend
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...
MORE ABOUT EMPLOYEE WAGE DEDUCTIONS
Mar 30, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 494 494 recommendations | email to a friend
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...
RESTAURANT INDUSTRY: FAQS ABOUT TIPS
Mar 30, 2018 | 0 0 comments | 284 284 recommendations | email to a friend
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...
A Renaissance Woman In New York City. Interview With LindaAnn LoSchiavo
Mar 18, 2018 | 2 2 comments | 56 56 recommendations | email to a friend
  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...

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Mitch Greenberg
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Abbie Tuller
Executive Director, North Brooklyn Coalition Against Family Violence
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Vance Barber, Actor/Acting Coach
For an outsider coming into the fast-paced NYC lifestyle, sometimes having just one unique trade isn’t enough. With a BFA in acting from West Virginia University, Vance Barber moved to Long Island ...
Feb 13, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 104 104 recommendations | email to a friend
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Norman Isaacs, Record Collector
When the rent got too high in Manhattan’s East Village, Norman Isaacs picked up his record collection and moved the store to Brooklyn in hopes of a new start. “The landlord raised my rent from $6,0...
Jan 23, 2013 | 1 1 comments | 368 368 recommendations | email to a friend
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Charles Archer
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Jan 10, 2013 | 1 1 comments | 444 444 recommendations | email to a friend
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Kelly Chan, Circle K International
Interacting with others is a crucial part of any job, but that’s especially true for Kelly Chan of New York District’s Circle K International, a collegiate service organization. “I definitely inter...
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Aldo Silvera, Home Medical Specialties
During Hurricane Sandy, several hospitals closed due to flooding and loss of power, putting some patients at risk without specialized equipment to help with their medical condition. Aldo Silvera, f...
Nov 20, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 96 96 recommendations | email to a friend
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Sunny Chapman, Artist
For Sunny Chapman, art came naturally. “I just liked it,” said Chapman, who's been drawing since she was a child and making jewelry, paintings and other works ever since. Chapman started out as a p...
Nov 14, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 69 69 recommendations | email to a friend
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Hanna Mandelbaum, Evermore Pet Food
New York native and dog lover Hanna Mandelbaum knows the importance of making sure every canine gets the right nutrition. “You shouldn’t let a dog eat anything you wouldn’t eat yourself,” Mandelbau...
Nov 07, 2012 | 1 1 comments | 72 72 recommendations | email to a friend
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Dishan Elise, Founder of Human@ease
Dishan Elise, the founder of the fitness group Human@ease (pronounced “humanities”), had a vision. “I didn't want people to feel intimidated by fitness,” she said, speaking of commercial gyms. “I w...
Oct 31, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 72 72 recommendations | email to a friend
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Oliver Sohngen
Director, LIC Academy of Music
Oct 25, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 69 69 recommendations | email to a friend
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Sean Casey, Animal Rescuer
Some people know their niche early in life. That was especially true for Sean Casey, the founder of the Sean Casey Animal Rescue Center, located at 153 East 3rd Street in Brooklyn. “I've done it my...
Sep 13, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 67 67 recommendations | email to a friend
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Susan Lindell, Bike Mechanic
(Photo: JJ Sullin) The motto may be “out with the old and in with the new,” but Susan Lindell sees things a little differently when it comes to aging equipment—particularly bicycles. “Most used bik...
Sep 05, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 74 74 recommendations | email to a friend
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Sonia Mylonas, Cat's Eye Imaging
Sonia Mylonas is always looking for ways to improve the future, especially if it involves technology. “That's where it's at,” said Mylonas, a leader of Cats Eyes Imaging, a printing and embroidery ...
Aug 22, 2012 | 0 0 comments | 72 72 recommendations | email to a friend
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