HELP! I HAVE JUST BEEN ARRESTED AND I CAN'T GET A JOB
Catchy title but this is all about employment discrimination - especially since I have seen this problem arise in the context of unemployment insurance denial where a claimant is found to be in...
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New York's Human Rights Law should be examined in exploring this issue - N.Y. EXEC. LAW § 296 (15): "15. It shall be an unlawful discriminatory practice for any person, agency, bureau, corporation...
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New York State Executive Law Section 296 (15) first refers to New York State Correction Law Article 23-A. Let us examine that statute.There are six sections - Section 750 to 755. The first, Section...
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As noted in the last blog, New York State Executive Law Section 296 (15), the New York State Human Rights Law, refers to New York State Correction Law Article 23-A. Section 751 of the Correction Law...
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My research found an excellent pamphlet by the NYC Bar Association on this issue and so here is the link:http://www2.nycbar.org/pdf/report/Labor_reentry_pamphlet_employees09.pdfOther recent articles of...
View ArticleRE-REGISTER FOR STAR
As noted on the NYS Dept. Taxation & Finance website: "Two types of STAR exemptions: Basic STARavailable for owner-occupied, primary residences where the resident owners' and their spouses income...
View ArticleTHE USE OF CORPORATE OFFICER TITLES
I recently came across this article in the New York Times:NYT - Real Estate Professionals Lose Some Curb AppealBCL Article 7, and Section 715 in particular, defines some of the duties and...
View Article"THE BULLDOG ATTORNEY"
Here is a link to a post from New York Divorce Report:7 Divorce Mistakes to Avoid: How to Not Have A Disastrous DivorceOf course, a lot of these suggestions apply to any commercial litigation as well...
View ArticleNEW FORECLOSURE LAW FOR ACTION STARTED AUGUST 30
Earlier this month, Governor Cuomo signed into law an amendment to the CPLR, CPLR 3012-b ("Certificate of Merit" Law), which will require any lender intending to file a foreclosure complaint in New...
View ArticleA THANK YOU....
....to my over 320 connections on Google Plus:Jon Michael Probstein - Google+And the firm page on Google Plus:Law Offices of Jon Michael Probstein - Google+'From http://jmpattorney.blogspot.com/
View ArticleNEW YORK STATE CAPITOL BUILDING TOURS
A suggestion for every New York attorney: to see the Assembly and Senate, visit the Hall of Governors and see where New York laws are made. I just visited yesterday, the tours are free and here is the...
View ArticleA NOTE TO SMALL BUSINESSES - WORKER'S COMPENSATION
From the NYS WC Board website: "The law requires employers operating in New York State to have workers' compensation coverage for their employees, with limited exceptions. Employers are required to...
View ArticleLAWYERS AND MENTAL ILLNESS
Yesterday I read a decision from the Appellate Division, First Department regarding an attorney's disbarment - basically neglect of work due to depression and mental illness but the Appellate Division...
View ArticleMORE RE: SUPERSTORM SANDY
An interesting story on the additional cost of rebuilding - elevate or high insurance policy:NBC NEWS - $20,000 a year for flood insurance? Sandy survivors face tough rebuilding choicesFrom...
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NASSAU SANDY/FORECLOSURE CLINIC TODAY
At 3pm at Nassau County Bar Association, 15th and West Streets, Mineola, NY 11501. This is a free clinic starting at 3pm and it is urged that you call first at (516) 747-4070.I will be one of the...
View ArticleREBUILDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING AFTER SANDY
Consulting at yesterday's Sandy/Foreclosure clinic, I was faced with this issue - can one rebuild with insurance funds, SBA loans, etc. and make the housing affordable.See this article:NY WORLD - Left...
View ArticleLANDLORD/TENANT COURT - VLP
Today I will be a volunteer lawyer for the day at Landlord/Tenant court in Hempstead. Attorneys are encouraged to volunteer to provide free legal assistance to the poor in Nassau County through the...
View ArticleTENANT OR LICENSEE
I had an interesting question posed to me yesterday - was the individual a tenant or a licensee? This distinction is important so here is a recent case I found which has a thorough discussion of the...
View ArticleWHO CAN AFFORD TO LITIGATE
I came across this article a few weeks back and meant to post it then. As several matters were recently turned down by me due to inability to afford the cost of litigation, this article is...
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