The laws of New York heavily favor shielding a company's interests while a worker remains on the payroll. However, once that professional relationship ends, the legal scales shift significantly, potentially leaving the employer vulnerable. When does taking a list...
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Can a New York employer ask about your salary history?
A job interview can get uncomfortable when the conversation turns to money. If an interviewer asks what you earned at your last job, you may feel pressure to answer because you do not want to hurt your chances. New York law limits those questions, allowing applicants...
What is defamation in New York business?
When someone spreads false statements about your company, you may see sales drop, client trust fracture and operational stability slip away. Fortunately, you do not have to watch your hard work fall apart over lies. New York courts allow business owners to take legal...
Why is evidence preservation important in business disputes?
Business disputes are often resolved by the parties working together to come to a mutually agreeable solution; however, there are times when litigation becomes necessary. When that occurs, there are many considerations, one of which is evidence preservation. Evidence...
Modern defamation may have a large audience
Defamation is often divided into two main categories, which are slander and libel. Slander is a spoken statement, while libel is a written or published statement. Historically, part of the difference is just how many people the defamation could reach. When it was...
When can a court freeze business assets before trial?
Suppose a former business partner is quietly draining a shared account, or a manager is shifting company money into a personal one. A lawsuit could take a year or more, and a favorable verdict means little if the funds are already gone. New York lets you ask a court...
The Third Party Doctrine and electronic evidence
Many modern criminal investigations involve electronic evidence. Often, police officers want to search a person's cellphone. They may want to read text messages, look at a record of calls they have made, view the websites or apps they have used, examine their location...
What are drug schedules?
The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) determines whether substances can be manufactured, distributed and used for medical purposes. Drugs are categorized into drug schedules under the CSA. If you are facing criminal charges for drug crimes, then it is important to...
What actually happens during a DWI traffic stop
When flashing lights appear in the rearview mirror, many drivers immediately feel anxious and unsure of what will happen next. A traffic stop can move quickly, and every interaction may later become important in court. Even routine conversations during a stop may...
When is a stop-and-frisk encounter a violation of civil rights?
The Constitution enshrines numerous important legal protections for people physically present in the United States. Freedom from invasive searches and unnecessary property seizures is a critical civil liberty established by the Fourth Amendment and strengthened by...

