My boss forces all the employees to leave their personal cell phone in a bag at the office is this legal?

There is no law prohibiting this practice. I wish I could implement it in my office.

I do not practice in this area, but I've been told that Costco is known to vigorously pursue high dollar shoplifters/thieves. The Nassau County DA...

Filed claim with EEOC, but should I file the most recent sexual harassment and retaliation with the NYS Dept. of Human Rights?

File the new claim with the EEOC and the Division of Human Rights. Reference the prior case number and they will combine.

EEOC charge of gender discrimination if found to exist can I seek damages for being discriminated against?

If the EEOC finds that you have "Right to Sue" (and technically even if it doesn't) you have the right to seek damages.

I purchased a foreclosed home but former owner won't sign off on the deed. This is New York State.

It may not be a scam, but I agree with the prior poster, that you need an attorney to work through all the possibilities and all of the issues.

A repair shop with a valid DCA number can lien a vehicle, but ordinarily it is done when the car is still in the shop to prevent removal of the...

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Is there any recourse against a seller for monetary compensation or for the property when a verbal agreement was reached to sell

Ordinarily, New York will not enforce a oral promise to convey property. Here, there has been detrimental reliance, but the actions taken could...

How is income generated by the jointly owned property shared?

When no agreement to the contrary exists, Income generated by property owned by tenants in common is ordinarily split in proportion to the...

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Are my wifes accounts safe from my debt collectors?

Our firm collects debts and defends creditors, so I've faced this issue from both sides. I would never recommend to client in default on a loan to...

What is the time frame a NY attorney must keep a client's file for?

Not every scrap of paper need be kept, but important documents need to be kept 7 years.