Blog Archive: 2018

New York Releases Final Guidance on New Sexual Harassment Prevention Law

As we previously reported, New York State has enacted new legislation that requires New York employers to adopt a sexual harassment policy and provide annual sexual harassment training. Earlier this week the New York State Department of Labor issued final materials and guidance on the new sexual harassment prevention law. New York employers have until October 9, 2018 to adopt a sexual…

New SEQRA Regulations: Let’s Take a Hard Look

The regulations implementing the State Environmental Quality Review Act—commonly known as SEQRA—were recently amended by the Department of Environmental Conservation. The newly…

New York Requires Policies and Training to Combat Sexual Harassment

As part of the budget process, the Legislature and the Governor agreed to enact several sweeping workplace rules designed to prevent sexual harassment. Beginning in October 2018, all employers in…

Medicaid Exemptions and Income Tax Refunds

Medicaid Transfer Exemptions Under New York State Social Services Law, uncompensated transfers or gifts made in the five-year period prior to someone needing long-term skilled nursing care will…

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The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act 2017 and New York State

By Daniel S. Williford Tax Cuts and Jobs Act 2017 The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (2017 Act) is viewed by many as the most sweeping change to the U.S. Tax Code in decades. Although the main impact…

Top NY Court: 'Private' Facebook Photos Might be Disclosed in Personal Injury Lawsuits

By Peter J. Gregory In a unanimous decision, New York’s highest court, the Court of Appeals, recently ruled that Facebook users might be required to turn over photos and other information…

To Pay, Or Not To Pay. Your Interns.

The Department of Labor (DOL) has announced a change in the test it uses to determine whether interns should be paid. Previously, six factors had to be present for the intern to be unpaid. Now, the…

The Gift Cards Will Keep On Giving

By William E. Brueckner As the gift-giving holidays come to a close, many of us find ourselves in possession of one or more gift cards. The cards are becoming increasingly popular: in 2015, a…