News, Insights & Events
Many of the attorneys in the Law Firm Alliance author articles and thought leadership pieces on important topics and trends covering a wide variety of practices.
While these articles are correct on matters of law when they are produced, verdicts, rulings, legislation and other actions may affect the applicability of some of the information. Please consult your legal advisor before making decisions on the information you read here.
Articles
Environmental Justice 101: Leveling the Playing Field in the Permitting Process
March 2, 2022
Amy P. Wang, Environmental Attorney,
Ward and Smith, P.A.
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Appellate Division Clarifies the Impact of Financial Disincentives on Attorney Employment Agreements
March 2, 2022
Kevin G. Cope - Bond, Schoeneck & King
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Employees Telecommuting Across State Lines? 5 Things Nonprofits Should Know
March 2, 2022
Thomas W. Simcoe and Delaney M. R. Knapp - Bond, Schoeneck & King
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Eye on Telehealth: Opening Doors and Surfacing New Data Privacy Questions as the Pandemic Ebbs
March 2, 2022
Gabriel S. Oberfield Esq., M.S.J. - Bond, Schoeneck & King
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Dust Off Your Template Employment Agreements
February 23, 2022
Mandatory Arbitration and Class Action Waivers for Sexual Harassment or Sexual Assault Prohibited In Any Pre-Dispute Agreement
Emily Massey, Labor and Employment Attorney,
Ward and Smith, P.A.
We often encounter template employment agreements that have not been revised for years or even decades in practicing employment law
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California Passes New COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave for 2022
February 17, 2022
Yen Chau,
Donahue Fitzgerald LLP
California has a new COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave, applicable to employers with 26 or more employees.
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Law Invaliding Arbitration Agreements For Sexual Harassment Claims Passes Congress
February 17, 2022
Brian G. Muse,
Sands Anderson PC
The Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021 has passed Congress and President Biden is expected to sign it into law.
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NYDOH Extends NY HERO Act Designation a Fifth Time
February 16, 2022
Stephanie H. Fedorka - Bond, Schoeneck & King
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HIPAA for Labor and Employment Attorneys: What you Need to Know
February 11, 2022
J. Michael Fields, Health Care Attorney,
Ward and Smith, P.A.
In their law practices, attorneys can regularly handle sensitive patient information that's protected under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
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The End of the Statewide Indoor Business Mask or Vaccine Requirement and What it Means for Local Governments
February 10, 2022
Nolan T. Kokkoris - Bond, Schoeneck & King
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Potential 2022 Legislation Impacting Employers
February 10, 2022
Clay Creps - Tonkon Torp LLP
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NYDOL Clarifies Face Covering Requirements Under NY HERO Act
February 10, 2022
Andrew D. Bobrek, Stephanie H. Fedorka, Adam P. Mastroleo - Bond, Schoeneck & King
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