Holiday Season Engagements: What You Need to Know About the Rules of Engagement Rings
December 20, 2024
The holiday season is a time for joy, celebration, and creating unforgettable memories. For many couples, it’s also the season of engagements. December consistently ranks as one of the most popular months for proposals, with romantic gestures under sparkling lights or heartfelt moments surrounded by family becoming timeless traditions.
However, while the magic of an engagement takes center stage, it’s also essential to consider the legal implications of this milestone—particularly when it comes to the engagement ring.
Paid Lactation Breaks Are Now Mandatory In New York
July 23, 2024
Effective June 19, 2024, all employees in the State of New York have the right to paid break time to express breast milk. Specifically, N.Y. Labor Law § 206-c1 provides that “an employer shall provide paid break time for thirty minutes, and permit an employee to use existing paid break time or meal time in excess of thirty minutes to allow an employee to express breast milk for such employee’s nursing child each time such employee has reasonable need to express breast milk for up to three years following child birth.”
New York Governor Signs Significant Legislature Impacting Employer Requirements for Pregnant and Nursing Employees
May 21, 2024
On April 20, 2024, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a significant amendment to New York State’s Paid Sick Leave law (NY State Labor Law § 196-b), mandating that all New York employers provide 20 hours of paid prenatal personal leave per 52-week period, starting January 1, 2025.
Navigating Probate Litigation in New York: A Comprehensive Guide
April 18, 2024
Understanding Probate in New York Probate litigation can be a complicated and emotionally taxing process, especially in a state like New York known for its stringent probate laws. When disputes arise over the distribution of assets or the validity of a will, navigating the legal landscape can be daunting. Probate is the legal process of […]
Remote Witnessing: The Shifting Legal Landscape for Health Care Proxies and Wills
December 19, 2023
A health care agent is the person you designate to make medical decisions on your behalf in the event you are unable to make such decisions yourself. Appointing a trusted friend or family member as your agent ensures your health care providers follow your wishes. For example, a Health Care Proxy can authorize the implementation […]
Alex Keoskey, Esq. Co-Authors Article for the New York Law Journal Titled “Representing Physicians in Criminal, Civil and Regulatory Actions”
February 3, 2023
“Like all professionals, physicians can become the target of civil, criminal, regulatory or administrative actions by law enforcement, prosecutorial and regulatory authorities. Unlike many other professionals, however, physicians are subject to an adverse action reporting system at both the state and federal level.” In today’s issue of the New York Law Journal, Mandelbaum Barrett PC Healthcare […]
CIO, Tom Brennan, to be a Moderator for a Panel at SecureWorld New York on October 13
October 10, 2022
Mandelbaum Barrett PC’s CIO, Tom Brennan, will be a moderator for a panel at this year’s SecureWorld conference. As a member of the Advisory Council, Tom will be a moderator on the discussion topic: “OVS / Federal Policy vs. State Law.” For more than 21 years, SecureWorld conferences have been connecting, informing, and developing leaders in cybersecurity through […]