General Liability
August 15, 2023 | Christina M. Bezas |
Long Island is especially beautiful in late summer and early autumn. The sizzling summer heat has started to fade, the leaves on the area’s stately trees are green, and the warm water temperatures continue to attract beachgoers. It also is a time when the New York area typically experiences peak hurricane season. Hurricanes and other
Read MoreMay 17, 2023 | Christina M. Bezas |
It is important to note that if a contractor or worker gets injured on your job, you may be held legally responsible.
Springtime not only brings warmer weather, luscious greenery, and colorful flowers to Long Island, but it is also the season when many homeowners begin construction and home improvement or renovation projects.
Depending on
Read MoreMay 15, 2023 | Frank P. Izzo | Joseph Pidel | |
Frank Izzo and Joseph Pidel wrote an article for Law360 on two recent court decisions that implicate the assumption of risk clause.
To read the article, click the link below.
Considerations for Assumption of Risk in NY Sports Suits
Read MoreOctober 20, 2022 | Daniel E. Furshpan | |
On March 10, 2022, the Wage and Hour Division (WHD) of the US Department of Labor (DOL) released new guidance intended for employers. The guidance gives specific examples of what constitutes unlawful retaliation under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and visa programs. The guidance contains several hypothetical
Read MoreJuly 21, 2020 |
David Richman and Jacqueline Bushwack published the article, “The Invisible Tort: Preparing For The Defense Of COVID-19 Negligence Claims” in Mealey’s Elder Law Report. It was previously published in Mealey’s Personal Injury Report.
The article discusses how lawsuits are likely to be brought up against businesses if someone thinks he or she contracted COVID-19 there.
Read MoreMarch 20, 2020 | Joanne M. Engeldrum | Siobhain P. Minarovich | |
In this time of medical and economic uncertainty, one thing is for sure – lawsuits alleging injury and damage from the coronavirus pandemic are inevitable. While the country remains in lockdown – schools and businesses are shut down, employees are working from home and everyone is practicing social distancing and self-quarantine – lawsuits have already
Read MoreFebruary 3, 2020 | Frank Raia | |
Frank Raia wrote an article entitled “Play Ball!” for Best’s Review, A.M. Best’s monthly insurance magazine. Frank discusses the challenge that colleges and universities face defending a lawsuit when a student gets injured participating in a school-sanctioned sports activity.
To read the article, click here.
Read MoreOctober 4, 2019 | Stuart I. Gordon | Frank P. Izzo | |
Stuart Gordon and Frank Izzo have authored an article, “Transgender Woman’s Employment Discrimination Judgment Was Nondischargeable, New York Bankruptcy Court Decides,” for Pratt’s Journal of Bankruptcy Law.
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Read MoreJuly 5, 2018 | Eric S. Strober |
Eric Strober’s article, “Insurers and Defendants Take Note: There Has Been a Monumental Change to Negligence Litigation in New York” was published in the Eye of the Experts column in FC&S Legal.
Click here to read the full article.
Read MoreJanuary 3, 2018 | Brian L. Feld | |
Brian Feld’s article, “Mutation and Evolution: The Effect of the BAP1 Gene on Asbestos Litigation,” appeared in the December 29, 2017, newsletter of DRI’s Toxic Tort and Environmental Law Committee.
To read the article, click here.
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