After Eleena Violette Murray died in 2017, a note was found in her home that seemed to change the amounts given to beneficiaries in her will. The note made a difference: without the note, the SPCA would receive $1.4million, and if the note were valid, the SPCA would receive $100,000, with the rest of the money…
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If you’re a contractor in New York, few tools are more powerful than a mechanic’s lien. It gives you leverage, helps secure payment, and forces property owners to pay attention. But as the recent Appellate Division decision in Consumer Protection Restoration, LLC v. Hickory House Tenants Corp. reminds us, that tool can turn into a…
Following some pushback, the European Commission postponed the release of the EU’s 2040 emission reduction target and appears to consider weakening the proposed 90% emission reduction as compared to 1990. However, weakening the EU’s ambition is not compatible with the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR). This blogpost explains why the European Court of Human…
The world of work has evolved rapidly in the last few years, and many workplace policies may not have kept pace. Outdated handbooks and contracts not only risk legal non-compliance but also impact employee morale, productivity, and retention. Below are five common HR policy areas that may require a modern refresh. 1. Hybrid Work and…
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Age discrimination in the workplace is an issue that many older workers in New York are facing but don’t always recognize. As the workforce ages, more employees in their 50s, 60s, and even 70s are reporting unfair treatment, fewer opportunities, and subtle — or not-so-subtle — pressure to retire. While some companies embrace the experience…
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Corruption in healthcare is an enduring problem in many countries across Europe. Iva Parvanova argues that while investing in institutional reforms can achieve results, even well-designed policies will fall short if they fail to address the social norms that sustain corrupt practices. Corruption – the abuse of public office for private gain – is more…
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A few recent articles have discussed new laws in mediation and situations which oftentimes result in mediation, however we have not discussed what mediation is and the practical implications of it. Our firm deals with mediation on an extremely regular basis, and clients oftentimes ask what mediation is, who “wins” in mediation, how much does…
Contracting under the name of a corporation will usually protect the principals behind that corporation from personal liability arising from a breach of contract. That is usually still the case where the corporation is not yet incorporated at the time the contract is entered, if the contract is adopted by the corporation following its incorporation….
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By Maria, Guilherme, Emilie and Chris Source: https://www.cedefop.europa.eu/en Still Relevant After 50 Years: A Reality Check for Cedefop Cedefop turns 50! Source: Pinterest In a world where labour markets are evolving rapidly, driven by digital transitions, demographic shifts, and green ambitions, it is vital that EU education and skills development is set up for success….
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No new gTLDs should be added to the internet until ICANN develops policies addressing the abuse of bulk domain name registrations, according to the Governmental Advisory Committee. The GAC this afternoon drafted formal Advice for the ICANN board stating that policy work on bulk regs should get underway before ICANN 84, which takes place in…
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