A driving while intoxicated (DWI) conviction in New York can change how and when you are allowed to drive. For many people in Latham and across the Capital Region, driving ties directly to work, family and daily life. When a court enters a DWI conviction, the effect...
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3 behaviors that can create a hostile work environment
Harassment is abusive behavior that targets a worker for a protected characteristic. Harassment can involve the creation of a hostile work environment. Workers should not have to compromise their safety or mental health just to keep their jobs. Workers who can...
Defamation and the continued influence effect
When a person suffers defamation, it can have a major impact on their reputation. For instance, perhaps an employee believes that they have been defamed by a previous employer. They now find it hard to get work in their chosen industry, all because their employer...
Sharing medication with friends or family might be a crime
Prescription medication obtained from a pharmacy is a personal possession. It belongs to the patient with the recommendation once they have paid for it directly or with their health insurance coverage. Although people generally have control over what they do with...
Going to court to enforce a buy-sell agreement
Business partners tend to agree to specific terms when starting their working relationship. They may negotiate a buy-sell agreement that allows one partner to purchase the other’s interest in the company in certain circumstances. Those pleased by a company's progress...
Does an employer have the right to see your social media?
It used to be that when someone applied for a job, potential employers could only find out basic work history and get previous employers’ feedback. Depending on the job, employers are allowed to obtain some information via a background check. Job applicants (and...
What types of conduct constitute workplace sexual harassment?
Most employees are aware that sexual harassment on the job is illegal and unacceptable. They probably had to complete training about harassment after accepting the new job. However, many professionals struggle to define sexual harassment. Some people think that any...
How are slander and libel different?
Defamation is when someone knowingly makes untrue and harmful statements about another person. These statements can damage their reputation, their standing in the community and other aspects of their life. The person making those statements must understand that they...
What behavior constitutes quid pro quo sexual harassment?
Sexual harassment can damage a professional’s career, impact their mental health and even isolate them from their colleagues. It can take workers years to overcome the negative impact that harassment at work has on their prospects. Some allegations of sexual...
Exploring alternative sentencing for drug charges in New York
If you are facing drug charges, you may feel the road going forward will only lead to incarceration. It might surprise you to learn that in New York, your path could take a beneficial turn away from a jail cell. Depending on the circumstances, alternative sentencing...

