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CAN MINORS BE EMPLOYED AS INDEPEDENT CONTRACTORS?
In NY, a minor (those under 18) need "working papers". See https://labor.ny.gov/youth/14-to-17.shtm and Article 4 of New York Labor Law.But what of the "babysitter", the "snow shoveler", etc.? For an...
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FORECLOSURE/SANDY CLINIC TODAY AT NCBA
I will be volunteering today, Monday February 22, at the Nassau County Bar Association's free clinic for Mortgage Foreclosure, Bankruptcy and Superstorm Sandy issues, from 3pm to 6pm. For more...
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NONPARENT GRANTED CUSTODY
In Matter of Mercado v Smith 2015 NY Slip Op 08419 Decided on November 18, 2015 Appellate Division, Second Department, the specific facts are not noted but the court states:""In a . . . custody...
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LONG ISLAND FORECLOSURE RATES
Today's NEWSDAY has an article "Long Island foreclosure rate dips, still higher than nation" and from that article:"Now, with lower fuel costs and near-record-low interest rates — including rates as...
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BLENDED? ESTATE PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS
Whether you call them "Bradys", "Blended", etc., there are estate planning considerations that families may want to be addressed. Here is a link to an article from Moses &...
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PARENTS LOSING CUSTODY
Matter of Stent v Schwartz 2015 NY Slip Op 08535 Decided on November 20, 2015 Appellate Division, Fourth Department granted custody of child to the child's half-brother:"Here, the evidence established...
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CHILD SUPPORT - WILL LOSS OF EMPLOYMENT MEAN LESS PAYMENTS>
Matter of Ippoliti v Ippoliti 2015 NY Slip Op 09107 Decided on December 9, 2015 Appellate Division, Second Department - here the court does not set forth specific facts but does set forth certain...
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CURSING - OK OR NOT?
In several unemployment insurance hearings in which I represented the claimant, the question arose as to whether a specific word, which could have several meanings, could be used in the workplace.But...
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TEENAGERS DETERMINE CUSTODY?
As we read about the recent custody battle between Madonna and Guy Ritchie, I note that quite often, in determining custody or a change of custody, a court will defer to the wishes of a teenager. For...
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A VIEW ON CUSTODY EVALUATORS
"A custody evaluation can have significant impact on the outcome of a case. Yet, evaluations are often flawed by bias, methodological deficiency, or both. While many evaluators strive to present...
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FREE HOMES IN FLORIDA
"Under Florida Statute 702.015 the lender must produce the “original note” or “promissory note” not a copy.While banks will fight and appeal that strategy for years those consumers willing to endure...
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FIGHTING SECOND HAND SMOKE IN HOUSING
There is some case law with respect to tenants and of course, it would be interesting to see a case with respect to homeowners (condo/co-op as well as free standing). In any event, here is a guide from...
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THE MOST IMPORTANT ESTATE PLANNING TOOL?
With all the talk about Medicaid planning, irrevocable trusts, revocable trusts, powers of attorney, living wills, etc., AARP has discovered what many attorneys like myself have discovered. Perhaps one...
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SO YOU DON'T GET ALONG WITH YOUR ROOMMATE
If you are single and in NYC, you may have a roommate and there may be a time when you both do not get along. Assuming you are the only party on the lease, a roommate holdover case is brought to make...
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SO YOU DON'T GET ALONG WITH SOMEONE IN A FAMILY LIKE SITUATION
This case has an extensive discussion of "family" members or "licensees" with respect to eviction proceedings in Landlord Tenant Court:Clemente v. Liberato, 2015 NY Slip Op 31396 - NY: County Court,...
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TENANT BACKGROUND CHECKS AND "BLACKLISTING"
And see http://www.nysba.org/tenantscreening/ for some very helpful tips on language in stipulations when tenant is brought into court like:Upon payment:1. Judgment will be vacated.2. Action is...
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FREE SENIOR LEGAL CLINIC TODAY AT NASSAU COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
The next Senior Clinic is scheduled for today 9:30-11am at the Nassau County Bar Association, 15th & West Streets, Mineola, NY 11501.I will be one of the volunteer lawyers.From...
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NEW YORK AND FOREIGN DIVORCES
Jolin v. Rosario, 2012 NY Slip Op 51317 - NY: Dist. Court, Nassau County, 1st Dist. 2012:"In the case at bar, the Petitioner and the Respondent were married on January 14, 2009 in the Dominican...
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LAWYER JOKES
These are from Lawyers Weekly (2010):http://www.lawyersweekly.com.au/folklaw/6045-world-s-best-and-worst-lawyer-jokesFrom http://jmpattorney.blogspot.com/
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