New York Legal Blog
What are the different types of plea bargains?
Plea Bargains are a part of nearly every case in the U.S. criminal justice system. Whether or not it is a good idea for you to accept a plea bargain depends on the exact nature and details of your case, but it is likely the prosecution will offer you a plea bargain...
What evidence do I need for a slip-and-fall claim?
If you have injuries from a slip-and-fall accident at a store or parking structure, you may have serious injuries. Though falls are common, older people tend to suffer more catastrophic injuries. Property owners have an obligation to keep their property free and clear...
3 ways to help prevent contract disputes
When you hire new professionals or agree to specific terms when working with other New York businesses, you may use contracts to help protect yourself and your lifeblood. If you leave anything open to interpretation when drafting your contract, though, you raise the...
A look at Thailand’s harsh defamation laws
Defamation laws come into play quite often in U.S. society, even as they vary a little state by state. Other countries also seek to protect a person's or institution's reputation from untrue statements in the form of slander or libel. A recent Thailand case sheds...
What qualifies as statutory rape in New York?
There are a great many misconceptions out there when it comes to defining "sexual assault" in New York. Many people may think it only means forced sexual intercourse, yet in reality, quite a few intimate acts could leave you facing a sexual assault charge. This may...
4 common signs of employment discrimination
Everyone wants to work alongside coworkers who treat them with respect. However, even though workplace discrimination is illegal, it still occurs and some places do not treat employees equally. In order to help you identify if you are experiencing mistreatment, you...
What is the difference between civil rights and liberties?
There has always been a huge focus on the rights and liberties of citizens in the United States. These concepts are incredibly important to the identity of this country. Our most important legal documents use the terms civil rights and liberties quite a bit. However,...
What constitutes an employment agreement?
Starting out in a new workplace is not always as simple as an employer offering you a job after a short interview and a handshake. In many cases, a worker and an employer will come to an arrangement over benefits, rights and obligations of the job before the hiring...
New York teachers, disciplinary action and a 3020-a hearing
Tenured teachers in New York state are subject to termination for “just cause” under New York Education Law §3020. Through the 3020-a hearing, they may challenge any disciplinary action filed and defend the right to retain their position. What is at stake If a New...
The two types of defamation
The First Amendment of the United States Constitution protects the right to free speech. However, it does not protect words or speech that violate the rights of others. Defamation is one of several examples of speech that the First Amendment does not protect because...
