If an employee has viable legal claims against an employer, then the employee can typically leverage those claims to get severance on the table or...

New York State law prohibits employers from taking retaliatory action such as a suspension, demotion, or firing against an employee who, among...

While case law is sometimes cited in complaints, it is atypical to do so and is generally not expected or required. At a high level, complaints...

Good question. There is no blanket prohibition on working with family while employed by a state agency, but there are laws, employment policies,...

Good question. Yes, an employee can be lawfully fired if they do not show up to work after using up all their accrued paid time off and sick...

There are websites such as NYSCEF you can use the search as a guest function to see information about active litigation. In addition, while...

Great question, though sorry for the unfortunate circumstances that require you to ask it. Yes, it is possible to change your child's legal name...

Correct. A motion in opposition to a defendant's motion to dismiss may be up to 7,000 words while the reply should not exceed the 4,200 word limit.

First, congratulations on having your conviction overturned and the indictment dismissed. Did you spend any time imprisoned as a result of the...

Unless working at a second job violates a contract, other agreement, or law governing your profession, you should be able to hold a second job. ...