Litigation

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…

Peter J. Weishaar

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…

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”…

Appellate Court Affirms Individual Liability in Employment Discrimination Case

The latest batch of decisions from the Appellate Division, Fourth Judicial Department (the “Fourth Department”) included a pair of employment discrimination cases arising out of…

Are Non-Compete Agreements Assignable?

This is not a question that comes up very often. But, earlier this year, Monroe County Supreme Court denied a motion for preliminary injunction where there was a sharp factual dispute over this…

When Can Courts Partially Enforce Non-Compete Agreements?

Restrictive covenants in employment—also referred to as non-compete clauses—are generally not favored. However, they will be enforced by the courts to the extent they are reasonable…

Child Victims Act – Reviving Old Claims and Implicating Organizations’ Liability

UPDATE: Legislation to extend the window within which to file claims under the Child Victims Act was signed into law by the Governor. The window to file claims is now extended to August 14, 2021.…

The Gift Cards Will Keep On Giving

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 survey of American…

Negotiating SBA Loan Repayments

The U.S. Small Business Administration (“SBA”) is a federal agency that helps entrepreneurs grow their businesses by assisting with access to loans. The SBA guarantees a portion of the loans made…

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