Car accidents can be overwhelming, leaving you unsure of what to do next. In New York, knowing the right steps to take after an accident is crucial to protect your rights, ensure your safety, and build a strong case if you need to seek compensation for damages or injuries. This guide provides a clear overview […]
In the Matter of C.F., Date filed: 2024-12-10, Court: Family Court, New York, Judge: Judge Yael Wilkofsky, Case Number: (redacted): PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: PURSUANT TO SECTION 1113 OF THE FAMILY COURT ACT, AN APPEAL MUST BE TAKEN WITHIN THIRTY DAYS OF RECEIPT OF THE ORDER BY APPELLANT IN COURT, THIRTY-FIVE DAYS FROM THE MAILING OF […]
Kleinberg, Kaplan, Wolff & Cohen, P.C. v Ria R Squared, Inc. 2024 NY Slip Op 34315(U) December 6, 2024 Supreme Court, New York County Docket Number: Index No. 152115/2023 Judge: Emily Morales-Minerva is an attorney fee case against a former client. Question: where may the president of the former client be deposed in this fee-malpractice […]
Workplace injuries can happen in any industry, from offices to construction sites. Understanding the most common types of injuries can help employees stay vigilant and encourage employers to create safer work environments. Below, we’ll explore the top five workplace injuries and why getting legal support from Gash & Associates, P.C. in White Plains, NY, is […]
The concept of jaywalking in New York City has always been a joke. It was, until yesterday, illegal. But everyone did it. Even if a cop was standing right in front of you. New Yorkers always valued their “right” to walk where they wanted, as Dustin Hoffman famously yelled in Midnight Cowboy: “Hey, “I’m walkin’ […]
Lower courts are more likely to dismiss legal malpractice cases on the statute of limitations than are Appellate courts. Dellwood Dev., Ltd. v Coffinas Law Firm, PLLC2024 NY Slip Op 06184 Decided on December 11, 2024 Appellate Division, Second Department is such an example. “The plaintiffs commenced this action against the defendants Coffinas Law Firm, […]
Facing pressure from an employer to retire before you’re ready can be unsettling and unfair. In New York, the law protects you from being forced out of work due to your age. Federal, state, and city regulations exist to ensure that workers can continue their careers without discrimination as long as they are willing and […]
In a letter to the New York Times editor 20 years ago, I referred to the NYC Marathon as a “magnificent piece of urban theatre.” With a one to two million spectators, random New Yorker’s (including cops and firefighters) cheering for middle-of-the-packers, handmade signs in a thousand comical iterations, it a wonder to both to […]
Every once in a while the ghost of McCoy v. Feinman, 99 N.Y.2d 295, 304 (2002) comes floating into view, (with apology for the mixed metaphor). The importance of this case is as an alternative theory for when the statute of limitations commences to run. Its application is seen in a passing comment in Lambro […]
Weight discrimination is a subtle but harmful form of bias that can affect career opportunities, workplace culture, and mental well-being. In New York, weight discrimination is gaining recognition as a serious issue, especially under the New York City Human Rights Law and federal protections like the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Understanding how to identify […]