In today’s interconnected world, where information spreads rapidly, reputation is a valuable asset. Defamation laws play a crucial role in balancing the right to free speech with the protection of an individual’s reputation. New York’s defamation laws, like those in many jurisdictions, aim to strike a delicate balance between these competing interests. In this blog...Read More

Recently, I was asked by a colleague to troubleshoot a contract dispute that my colleague’s client has with his contractor, which has resulted in the contractor’s filing of a mechanic’s lien. The mechanic’s lien was filed last spring, but the contractor has not commenced an action to foreclose on the mechanic’s lien.  To make matters...Read More

There are many regulations that New York employers must comply with and one of them is that there are certain posters and notices that employers must post in the workplace. The following are some of the requirements, which you can view on the Department of Labor’s web site at https://dol.ny.gov/posting-requirements. There are many others that...Read More

In 1958, President Eisenhower established Law Day as a day of national dedication to the principles of government under law, and in 1961, Congress designated May 1st as the official date for celebrating Law Day.   This year’s theme is the “Cornerstones of Democracy: Civics, Civility, and Collaboration.”  Every year, our local bar association prepares a...Read More