Why Racial Bias in the New York State Court System Matters to You The results of a review of racial bias in the New York State court system were published this month. On June 9, 2020, Chief Judge Janet DiFiore of the Court of Appeals and of the State of New York appointed Jeh Johnson […]
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What You Need to Know About New York COVID-19 Bankruptcy
With all of the business closures in New York due to the impact of the coronavirus, it’s not surprising that many people would consider filing for bankruptcy to deal with financial hardships. Taking this step can be a way to have a clean slate and erase debts, but making this decision requires knowing all of […]
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Signs You May Have Suffered a Concussion Playing Sports
The New York State Public High School Athletic Associated made an announcement in July that the state’s high school sports seasons would begin on September 21. Though there will be no regional or state tournaments, football players, field hockey players, soccer players, and other fall high school athletes are practicing and playing their Fall sport […]
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Should I Update My Beneficiary Designations Because of COVID-19?
The COVID-19 pandemic motivated many people contemplating their own mortality to take the important step of creating a will and other documents encompassed in a New York estate plan. This step helps ensure your wishes are known and followed; it also makes provisions for worst case scenarios. If you already had a plan in place, […]
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Ending a New York Business Partnership
Most people don’t enter into a business partnership expecting it to end, but relationships can sour, problems may come to light, or even an unexpected economic downturn due to the COVID-19 pandemic can happen and necessitate dissolution. Though it sounds easy in theory, difficulties can arise if you and your partner failed to address dissolving […]
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Common Speeding Patterns of New York Drivers
Whether in a rush, not paying attention to the speedometer, or just blatantly disregarding the law, speeding drivers are a common sight on New York’s roads – with devastating consequences. The NHTSA cited speeding as the most common cause of fatal collisions, and further identified four distinct behavior patterns of speeding drivers. Understanding the different […]
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When Can I File a Complaint About My Employer’s Violations of COVID-19 Regulations in New York?
The coronavirus pandemic has prompted New York State and New York City to pass numerous laws and regulations to protect the public, control the spread of the virus, and help responsibly reopen the economy and society. Though New York has progressed several phases into ReOpen NY, the uptick in cases and hospitalizations across the country […]
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How Has COVID-19 Changed Arrests and Arraignments in New York City?
No matter how it happens, being arrested and awaiting arraignment in New York is never a relaxing time in your life. During COVID-19, though, with limited courtroom availability, fewer staff present in court and holding, and the contagious nature of the disease – especially while being held in close quarters awaiting a court date – […]
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Do I Qualify for the USPTO’s Expedited Patent Appeals Pilot Program?
Anyone who has ever dealt with the government when applying for a patent knows how slow the process can be. However, that may be changing for good. At the beginning of July this year, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) launched a pilot program called the “Fast-Track Appeals Pilot Program” intended to fast […]
Read More The Advantages of Creating a Trust as Part of Your New York Estate Plan
As COVID-19 continues to ravage the nation, it’s more important than ever to create an estate plan if you haven’t or update one that is outdated. Shockingly, just a few years ago close to 72 percent of Americans had either no will or an out-of-date one. Especially in the current climate, it’s important to prepare […]
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