As the weather warms up, people take to the road and want to spend more time outdoors. In particular, an increasing number of bicyclists and pedestrians join the thoroughfares, and motorists need t...
Can Employers Ask Employees About their Salary History? On May 4, 2017, the New York City Council passed a bill that limited what an employer can ask job candidates about their salary history, comp...
Clarifications for Employers for Women in the Workplace In June of 2014, the Governor Andrew Cuomo of New York signed amendments to the New York State Human Rights Law, which bolstered civil rights...
The parent company of Weinstein Co.filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Delaware on March 20, 2018. Before that, Eric Schneiderman, the New York Attorney General, had filed a lawsuit again...
The New York Compassionate Care Act (NYCCA) protects patients who are certified to use medical marijuana from being subject to criminal or civil marijuana charges. We live in an age where some stat...
by Stephen D. Hans As an employer, have you ever wondered if a wage deduction you made was legal? New York Labor Law establishes what is legal and what is not for wage deductions. If you have que...
by Stephen D. Hans Owners in the restaurant industry often have questions about tips. As a restaurant owner, it’s important to know your rights and responsibilities regarding tips so you can avoi...
An interview by Tiziano Thomas Dossena She is the optimal example of a Renaissance woman and a New Yorker combined: humble but determined, soft spoken but direct, with a genial attitude not u...
In today's electronic world, the idea of property has changed dramatically. In the past, when you were putting together an estate plan, the only intangible property that might be a part of it was c...
Sackstein Sackstein & Lee, LLP successfully negotiated a $1.3 million settlement for a 41 year-old Asian male construction worker, who was injured while performing asbestos removal work at an upsta...
Assembly seeks to create task force on cryptocurrencies With the rise and fall of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies constantly occupying national headlines, members in the state Assembly want to further study the issue. Assemblyman Clyde Vanel, chairma...
104th Precicnt Police Blotter (2/12/1*-2/18/18) Monday, Feb. 12 Juan Tapia was arrested at 1663 Palmetto Street for aggravated unlicensed operator by Officer Weisinger. Jose Avilla was arrested at 1861 Menahan Street for criminal mischief by Off...
Katz lays out vision for future of Jamaica, Willets Point During a joint meeting of the Queens Chamber of Commerce and the Queens Borough Cabinet at Antun’s in Queens Village, Borough President Melinda Katz spoke to a crowd of more than 300 people about a...
104th Precinct Police Blotter (2/5/18-2/11/18) Monday, Feb. 5 Vincent Newhouse was arrested at 61st Street and 57th Road for unauthorized use of vehicle by Officer Maksimuk. Vincent Newhouse was arrested at 61st Street and 57th Road for crimina...
104th Precinct Police Blotter (1/29/18-2/4/18) Monday, Jan. 29 Alejandro Marulanda was arrested at 69-41 Grand Avenue for third-degree assault by Officer Reyes. Davon Robins was arrested at 69-41 Grand Avenue for third-degree assault by Officer...
104th Precinct Police Blotter (1/22/18-1/28/18) Monday, Jan. 22 Trevon Moore was arrested at 64-02 Catalpa Avenue for grand larceny by Detective Moon. Marcus Bethea was arrested at George Street and Wyckoff Avenue for obtaining transit without p...