New York Legal Blog
The elements of a defamation case
While you may enjoy the liberties you have in the United States under the first amendment, there is a fine line between free speech and defamation. If you find yourself on either end of a defamation lawsuit, you may feel confused about the boundaries between the two. ...
Your sensitive information should remain confidential
Your employment requires you to disclose sensitive personal information. This data may include your address, phone number, social security information and employment status among other things. Use of sensitive information provides a way for your employer to pay you...
Elements required for a wire fraud case
Nearly all types of fraud in New York utilize non-face-to-face communications such as telephone, email or mail. As a result, wire fraud and mail fraud charges often occur together. You could spend up to 30 years in prison and pay up to $1 million in fines if the...
Lawsuit seeks records of toxic work culture at Victoria’s Secret
New York workers who have experienced sexual harassment may relate to stories of alleged toxic practices at one of the country’s best-known companies. CNBC reports that a shareholder of L Brands, the parent company of Victoria’s Secret, has filed a lawsuit to review...
What can a person do after falling in a store?
As a customer of a business, you have the right to a reasonable expectation of safety. Yet, some do not abide by safety standards and put patrons at risk. If you slip and fall at a business, you may worry that its owner will not take responsibility for your injuries....
Is my non-compete agreement enforceable?
Many employers require employees to sign non-compete agreements when they become part of the workforce. However, the court may find that your non-compete agreement is not valid in the eyes of the law. Having a non-compete agreement that is unenforceable is a waste of...
Federal and state laws regarding money laundering
Financial offenses may seem less harmful than violent crimes, but the government imposes severe penalties on white collar crimes, nonetheless. Money laundering is both a federal and state offense. Federal law According to the U.S. Department of Justice, money...
Workplace sexual harassment – An overview
No one wants to feel uncomfortable at work. Unfortunately, the actions of other workers or superiors may cause people to feel unease. To help protect themselves from offensive behaviors or actions on the part of others in their workplaces, it may help employees to...
Are there problems if an employee starts a side business?
As a business owner, you might have concerns if one of your employees wants to start up a side business. Some business owners have no issues with their employees setting up their own businesses. However, legal conflict could ensue between you and your employee if your...
Who is to blame for a rear-end collision?
Rear-end accidents are probably more common than you think. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates rear-end crashes account for roughly 40% of all reportable car accidents. Unfortunately, if someone hits the back of your vehicle, you may...
