Discrimination at work is more than just an annoyance. It can disrupt your entire life. In New York, employees who face ongoing workplace harassment often wonder if they can sue their employers for the emotional distress and anxiety it causes. The good news is that you can, in most cases. However, you need a firm…
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Racial discrimination in the workplace is a serious issue that can have profound impacts on an individual’s career and well-being. In New York State, wrongful termination or demotion due to race discrimination is illegal, yet it still occurs far too often. This article will discuss how to recognize racial discrimination, protect yourself from it, and…
When folks read about frivolous or silly legal claims, they invariably ask: What did that person sue for this time? They never seem to ask, what kind of idiotic defense was raised? Because idiotic defenses don’t make the papers. Until they do. This week the NY Post blared an ugly headline about my hometown high…
Last week I received a favorable decision and order for one of my insurer clients from the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York in a number-of-families homeowners policy application misrepresentation case. My client had denied coverage for the Brooklyn, NY fire loss based, in part, on the application misrepresentation but did not…
Dontcha just love how the press/media reports insurance coverage stories? Almost immediately I heard via text messages and emails about this decision from (1) the SIU director of a NY auto insurer, (2) the claims manager of a NY property and casualty insurer, (3) my eldest son, who is an SIU field investigator, and…
The Appellate Division determined that the failure to provide “dollars and cents” proof of the inability to use a property for any permitted use required denial of a use variance. In Matter of Dean v. Town of Poland Zoning Board of Appeals, the owners of approximately 17 acres of land had agreed, subject to obtaining…
The recent decision from a conservative-leaning Supreme Court to find that the Civil Rights Act of 1964 includes protection based on sex for LGBT+ individuals in the context of employment was a surprising one. This case is not the end of the fight for LGBT+ rights. It is a milestone along the way. Justice Gorsuch,…
Florida public adjuster Mike Keeler believes his own messaging. At least he seems to do so. I was looking for content for my “So, You’re About to Be Deposed (Or Violently Overthrown): How Should You Prepare and What Should You Expect” presentation tomorrow at NEIASIU‘s 15th Annual Joint Training Seminar in Massachusetts, when I…
Enacted in April, Article 6-A of the Real Property Law has limited applicability right now in New York City. Other towns, cities, villages can opt-in (RPP 213) and when the statute applies, Section 216 provides: “216. Grounds for removal of tenants. 1. No landlord shall remove a fourteen of this article, or attempt such removal…
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Fake Driver’s Licenses Can Look Very Good The Ithaca Police department is now charging VTL 509.6 for any forged or fake or fraudulent or fictitious driver’s license. This is whether the license is used or just possessed. Remember that this vehicle and traffic law (VTL) provision has no mental intent. In other words just having…
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