Some causes of action do not require allegations that the wrong resulted in actual damages.  For example, the tort of defamation per se does not require the plaintiff to allege or prove specific monetary loss resulted from the defamatory statements.  See, ...

Some causes of action do not require allegations that the wrong resulted in actual damages.  For example, the tort of defamation per se...

“Stop the World: I Want to Get Off” was a musical with Anthony Newley. It originally opened in London in 1961 and made it to Broadway in 1962. It was followed by a film in 1966 and a revival in 1978. In the play, whenever something ...

“Stop the World: I Want to Get Off” was a musical with Anthony Newley. It originally opened in London in 1961 and made it to Broadway in 1962....

Businesses are advised not to overlook pursuing insurance coverage for losses sustained by the onslaught of the COVID-19 crisis.  It is especially important to keep in mind that many insurance policies have strictly enforced time limits for asserting claims. The ...

Businesses are advised not to overlook pursuing insurance coverage for losses sustained by the onslaught of the COVID-19 crisis.  It is especially important...

At some point in time, after the world comes back to life, we will be dealing with the aftereffects of the massive business shutdown as a result of the COVID-19 virus.  Many businesses will have to consider whether they have ...

At some point in time, after the world comes back to life, we will be dealing with the aftereffects of the massive business...

Nassau real estate tax filing period  is now open until April 30, 2020.  You can imagine how high the real estate tax rates will be in the future.  Whether Nassau County will increase assessments is unknown but they will definitely have to increase ...

Nassau real estate tax filing period  is now open until April 30, 2020.  You can imagine how high the real estate tax rates will be...

Last week, President Trump signed into law the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA).  The table below summarizes key aspects of the FFCRA’s paid sick and family leave requirements.  In this fast-changing environment, the US Department of Labor (“USDOL”) will ...

Last week, President Trump signed into law the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA).  The table below summarizes key aspects of the FFCRA’s...

Last week, Governor Cuomo signed into law emergency paid sick leave legislation (the “Act”) for workers affected by the coronavirus.  The Act covers workers who are themselves subject to an order of mandatory or precautionary quarantine or isolation, as well ...

Last week, Governor Cuomo signed into law emergency paid sick leave legislation (the “Act”) for workers affected by the coronavirus.  The Act covers...

The U.S. Department of Labor has released the first of periodic guidance to help employers and employees understand their obligations and protections under phase II of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which will take effect April 1. Among other ...

The U.S. Department of Labor has released the first of periodic guidance to help employers and employees understand their obligations and protections under...

To Our Clients and Friends: To protect the health and safety of our clients, staff, families, and our community at large, we are taking every necessary precaution to curtail the spread of the COVID-19 virus.  As of the end of ...

To Our Clients and Friends: To protect the health and safety of our clients, staff, families, and our community at large, we are...