When you suspect fraud by a worker
No one likes to think someone who works for them could also be stealing from them. But employees count on that trust to get away with theft.
A study conducted by Hiscox…
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Preparing for an estate planning meeting
When setting up a will and other estate planning documents, many clients are concerned about making the most efficient use of their attorney’s time. While these meetings are bound to raise some questions you hadn’t thought of, there are things you can do to prepare.
Returning to work post-COVID: A Q&A for businesses
With COVID-19 vaccinations widely available, many people have returned to the workplace. As pandemic safety guidelines remain in a state of flux, businesses may have questions about vaccination mandates and other workplace practices. Can we require people to return to work in person? Generally yes. Be aware of any employees with a protected leave situation … Read more
Businesses must take action following new overtime rule
Under new Department of Labor rules, employees who make less than $35,568 are now eligible for overtime pay. Starting January 1 the rule raises the salary cutoff for so-called “white collar” exemptions to $684 a week, up from $455 a week ($23,660 annual).
Challenging a quitclaim deed
The next-door neighbors convinced your aunt to sign over the deed to her house. Your stepfather’s long-lost son came to visit and walked away with a quitclaim deed to the family cottage. What do you do when you suspect someone did something “fishy” to get his or her name on a deed? A quitclaim deed … Read more
Different laws in different states can impact your divorce
It’s very common for someone who’s getting divorced to think about moving to a different state. Maybe they live far away from their parents, friends and extended family and want to go somewhere with more support. Maybe they’ve gone “home” during a separation and decided to stay, or finally feel free to pursue their dream job elsewhere.
Walmart held accountable to man hurt by falling display
Supermarkets like to display merchandise in ways that maximize efficiency while catching the customer’s eye. But sometimes storekeepers will set up displays without thinking through all the safety issues.
New York cyberprivacy law applies outside the state
Over the past few years, many states have been updating their cyber privacy laws. Typically, these laws impose requirements on most businesses, which can be fined or held liable if they don’t comply. The data security provisions of the New York SHIELD Act, which went into effect on March 21, 2020, apply to businesses that … Read more
Mobile home park liable for slip-and-fall in pool
In many states, if you get hurt as a result of an “open and obvious danger,” you’re generally out of luck because whoever owns the property has no duty to warn or protect you from such a hazard. Instead, it’s your responsibility to protect yourself. But if you’ve been hurt by a condition that, in … Read more
Reopening presents traps for employers
The coronavirus pandemic has created an unpredictable landscape for employers. As of right now, states are in various stages of their phased reopening plans and many employers have either brought employees back to the physical workplace or are planning to do so.