There are many ways to defend against criminal charges in New York. One current trend, according to the History News Network, is the brain defense. You may use this to fight for a different verdict or to lessen your sentence. The idea behind this claim is that a brain...
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Is your employer liable for harassment?
When employees in New York have to deal with a hostile work environment, it can have a big psychological and emotional impact. In turn, this affects worker productivity and every other aspect of the workplace. If left unchecked, this sort of issue can easily turn the...
The four pillars of defamation
Workplace conflicts are common occurrences in New York. Resolution is quick, and the parties involved move past them. However, in some instances, hostility escalates into a significant problem. If you must deal with another employee making statements that can ruin...
Addressing seemingly minor forms of discrimination
When it comes to workplace discrimination, there are a lot of ways in which this mistreatment can shatter someone’s life. For example, they may be denied a position solely because of their gender, religious views or age. Or, they could be fired because of their...
Research suggests eyewitness testimony may not be reliable
When New York residents are accused of committing a crime, it may seem like a slam dunk if there was an eyewitness to the alleged crime. The surprising truth is that the reliability of eyewitness testimony may be a myth. While previously it has been believed to be one...
What are the consequences of a New York DWI?
Regardless of the amount of alcohol you consume, it affects your overall ability to drive a vehicle, especially as it relates to your coordination and judgment. Therefore, driving while intoxicated is an offense New York courts take very seriously. Many different...
What are the risks of synthetic cannabinoids?
If you are on probation or receiving urinalysis testing and are a cannabis user, you may have heard of synthetic cannabinoids being a way to pass drug tests while still providing similar effects to the cannabis plant. However, there are extreme health risks posed by...
What are the special considerations for defamation by radio or on television?
Defamation is when someone says false statements about another person publicly that will hurt that person's reputation. For example, if someone said that you sold dog meat from your restaurant in a public forum and that caused you to lose business at your restaurant,...
What are the penalties for New York DUI?
Drivers convicted of driving under the influence in New York are subject to serious penalties. Depending on the circumstances, even a first offense can carry up to 15 days in jail. Before getting behind the wheel, familiarize yourself with New York's specific DUI...
Common indicators of a hostile work environment
Maybe you question whether your New York workplace is truly hostile. Are you just being a bit too sensitive? Is a visit to HR truly necessary? To help, Monster offers some of the more common signs of a hostile work environment. Take a look to see if any of these sound...

