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Governor Signs Legislation to Address Workplace Harassment and Discrimination

On March 16, 2022, Governor Hochul signed a package of legislation designed to address workplace harassment and discrimination. Each bill amends the New York Human Rights Law. Confidential Hotline. The legislation directs the Division of Human Rights to establish a toll free confidential hotline to provide individuals with complaints of workplace sexual harassment counsel and assistance. …

Peter J. Weishaar

To Do or Not to Do...a Home Inspection (with apologies to William Shakespeare)

Despite COVID and its impact on our lives, people still bought and sold homes over the past 2 years. With the low inventory of available housing, it can be a frustrating experience for first time…

Get to Know MCCM Partner Lucien A. Morin, II

Did you ever wonder what made us decide to become lawyers? Maybe you wondered what we do when we’re not practicing law? Welcome to the latest post from our “Get to Know Us” series, featuring…

Get to Know MCCM Partner Mary F. Ognibene

Did you ever wonder what made us decide to become lawyers? Maybe you wondered what we do when we’re not practicing law? Welcome to the latest post from our new “Get to Know Us” series,…

Appellate Division Reinstates Area Variance

After the Brighton Zoning Board of Appeals (the “ZBA”) granted an area variance to construct an addition with less setback than required, neighbors successfully challenged the decision in…

Private Settlements of Employment Discrimination Claims Prohibited

The Division of Human Rights (the “Division”) is the state agency charged with investigating claims of unlawful discrimination and harassment in employment. After a complaint is…

Open Meetings Law Amendments--What You Need To Know

Earlier this week, Governor Hochul signed legislation amending the Open Meetings Law for the third time in as many months. The changes alter the requirements applicable to meeting minutes, prior…

New York State Power of Attorney Law Change

On December 15, 2020, Governor Cuomo signed a long awaited new law into place resulting in a change to the New York State Power of Attorney (“POA”). The effective date of the law is June 13, 2021…

Get to Know MCCM Partner Peter J. Gregory

Did you ever wonder what made us decide to become lawyers? Maybe you wondered what we do when we’re not practicing law? Welcome to the latest post from our new “Get to Know Us”…

Capicola Confidential: Secrets of the Sandwich-Maker Revisited

Six years ago, I wrote Capicola Confidential: Secrets of the Sandwich-Maker on my personal blog. At that time, it was widely reported that a large chain of sub shops required its hourly workers to…

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