A big question we get is how to open an estate for a foreign decedent who held assets in New York. This can be answered with a real life case study: We recently had case where a person was trying to retrieve money held in a bank in New York that belonged to a Venezuelan […]
Employees with disabilities in Westchester County have important protections under federal and state laws. These rights ensure they can perform their jobs without discrimination and with the necessary accommodations to succeed. Let’s explore these rights, the responsibilities of employers, and when exemptions may apply. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) The ADA is a federal […]
Andrew Lavoott Bluestone has been an attorney for 40 years, with a career that spans criminal prosecution, civil litigation and appellate litigation. Mr. Bluestone became an Assistant District Attorney in Kings County in 1978, entered private practice in 1984 and in 1989 opened his private law office and took his first legal malpractice case. Since […]
Andrew Lavoott Bluestone has been an attorney for 40 years, with a career that spans criminal prosecution, civil litigation and appellate litigation. Mr. Bluestone became an Assistant District Attorney in Kings County in 1978, entered private practice in 1984 and in 1989 opened his private law office and took his first legal malpractice case. Since […]
Experiencing a hostile work environment can be emotionally and professionally damaging. If you’re dealing with harassment or discrimination at work in Westchester County, you’re not alone. Federal and state laws, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and the New York State Human Rights Law, offer protections against workplace harassment and discrimination. Knowing your […]
WEST 125th DEV. LLC v. Song, 2024 NY Slip Op 33934 – NY Co. Supreme Court 2024: “LOUIS L. NOCK, J.S.C. The petition of West 125th Development LLC (“petitioner”) for a license to enter adjoining property pursuant to RPAPL 881 is granted, for the reasons set forth in the petition and supplemental submissions (NYSCEF Doc. […]
Earlier this week we looked at Lateral Inv. Mgt., LLC v Marcum, LLP 2024 NY Slip Op 33865(U) October 29, 2024 Supreme Court, New York County Docket Number: Index No. 154273/2023 Judge: Joel M. Cohen for a discussion of the statute of limitations for accounting malpractice claims. Today we look at the in pari delicto […]
Job interviews should focus on your qualifications, skills, and ability to perform the role—not on personal characteristics like your vision impairment. Unfortunately, many individuals with vision impairments still face inappropriate and illegal questions during the hiring process. If you’ve experienced this type of discrimination in New York, it’s crucial to understand your rights and take […]
If you remember the August post about the pro se litigants fighting over their dog and calling the court for a decision (PET LAW – AND OVERZEALOUS PRO SE LITIGANTS), the case has been decided, reminding us once again that pets “are now treated as members of the family under modern, enlightened jurisprudence.” Connolly v. […]
Everyone cares about children, but not everyone has the same amount of information or the same perspective. This can sometimes lead to accusations of child abuse or neglect you never would have imagined but need to know how to respond to. This article explains what to do if you are accused of child abuse or […]