New York Law Journal | Analysis
By James Holahan | November 3, 2017
James Holahan shares how his personal journey with cancer and the insights he gained along the way can help employers, and the lawyers who guide them, make better decisions when they have an opportunity to accommodate a cancer patient.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By David S. Feather | November 3, 2017
David S. Feather writes: In deciding the three consolidated cases before them, the Supreme Court justices will have to resolve the inherent tension between the FAA's liberal policy on arbitration and the NLRA's protection of collective activity.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Donald C. Dowling Jr. | November 3, 2017
Donald C. Dowling Jr. writes: The mechanics for collecting acknowledgements from overseas staff raises challenges, and gets surprisingly complex.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Eric Raphan and Lindsay C. Stone | November 3, 2017
Eric Raphan and Lindsay C. Stone write: While the New York Paid Family Leave Benefits Law may impose new or unfamiliar obligations upon New York employers, compliance with the law's requirements by Jan. 1, 2018 is essential.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Brian J. Shoot | November 3, 2017
In his Construction Accident Litigation column, Brian J. Shoot analyzes the following issue: What if there was no “readily available” safety or elevating device and the defendants instead blame the worker for his or her failure to construct such a device from materials that were “readily available” at the site? Can the worker's failure to properly construct the device bar his or her §240 claim?
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Anthony E. Davis | November 3, 2017
In his Professional Responsibility column, Anthony E. Davis updates a prior column regarding the ethical issues that arise when lawyers travel internationally while carrying electronic devices containing client confidential information, and highlights two recent ethics opinions, one addressing confidentiality concerns when lawyers discuss client matters on social media, and one outlawing participation in Avvo by New York lawyers.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Marlon Paz and Andrew Jacobson | November 3, 2017
In this Outside Counsel column, Marlon Paz and Andrew Jacobson provide an overview of proposed DFS regulation and the regulatory and enforcement implications for entities that fall under DFS's jurisdiction.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Richard S. Fries | November 2, 2017
In this Outside Counsel article, Richard S. Fries begins a discussion of what a forbearance agreement—perhaps the most common commercial loan workout device—should look like.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Evan H. Krinick | November 2, 2017
In his Insurance Fraud column, Evan H. Krinick writes: Unless resolved by the Appellate Division or by the New York Court of Appeals, or clarified by the legislature or the Department of Financial Services, the Appellate Term split will make it difficult for automobile insurers to accurately calculate premium rates for no-fault coverage or to know which claims of health care providers they should pay.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Adam J. Safer | November 2, 2017
In this Outside Counsel article, Adam J. Safer writes: For at least the last decade courts have wrestled with whether the “no deduction” language of §193 prohibits the complete failure to pay wages or more narrowly prohibits only more limited subtractions from wages other than those specified in the statute. Because of the statutory remedies available under the Labor Law, the resolution of this issue is not academic and has been heavily litigated.
Presented by BigVoodoo
The New York Law Journal honors attorneys and judges who have made a remarkable difference in the legal profession in New York.
The Daily Report is honoring those attorneys and judges who have made a remarkable difference in the legal profession.
Consulting Magazine identifies consultants that have the biggest impact on their clients, firms and the profession.
Health Law Associate CT Shipman is seeking an associate to join our national longstanding health law practice. Candidates must have t...
Shipman & Goodwin LLP is seeking two associates to expand our national commercial real estate lending practice. Candidates should have ...
Associate attorney position at NJ Immigration Law firm: Leschak & Associates, LLC, based in Freehold, NJ, is looking for a full time ass...
MELICK & PORTER, LLP PROMOTES CONNECTICUT PARTNERS HOLLY ROGERS, STEVEN BANKS, and ALEXANDER AHRENS