Regarding civil trial litigation in New York State

In most cases, the jury decides both liability and damages. Usually, this is done by way of special interrogatories, where the judge and lawyers...

Can I sue a school or file a complaint to the EEOC because the school denied me access to a surgical tech program.

It is true that there is no protection for discrimination based on criminal convictions under federal law, state law might provide protection. For...

i agree that if you feel you are about to be terminated, you should start looking for a new job. I am not sure whether you are in a "protected...

Weingarten Rights - Right to union representative

They don't if they are not the subject of potential discipline, but you are smart to have a union rep there anyway in the event they blurt...

I can't think of a reason why you'd sign any document which you don't fully understand. You should have experienced counsel review the agreements....

Can I sue my son school district for giving him the run around for 4 years in special education?

Your son is entitled by law to a free, appropriate public education. If your school is not giving that to him, you have the right to contest the...

Your "defense" is that you will probably get a $50 fine on a guilty plea to disorderly conduct, plus a surcharge. You won't end up with a criminal...

Can my employer not interview me for a position I'm qualified for?

If you have made a complaint of discrimination in the past, the failure to interview you could be considered a form of retaliation for having made...

Can I file a lawsuit against a professor who violated ferpa and slandered my reputation?

It may be that your professor violated FERPA by revealing what would be an educational record. As such, the university and the professor may be...

If you entered the agreement in your corporate capacity, in other words, if the agreement is between your corporation and another corporation,...