How Do I Get Full Custody of My Child in New York?
If you’re you are seeking to obtain full custody of your child in New York State, you are likely concerned about your child’s safety or responding to an…
New York City Paid Prenatal Personal Leave: What NYC Employers Need to Know
2025 began with New York Governor Kathy Hochul expanding benefits and protections for pregnant employees: part of an initiative to reduce maternal and infant mortality rates in…
Smartphone Ban in New York Schools Set to Take Effect This Fall: What Parents Should Know About Ban on Personal Internet-Enabled Devices
With back-to-school quickly approaching, New York state Gov. Kathy Hochul’s smartphone ban, included in her “distraction-free school” policy approved as part of the New York…
New York Increases Paid Jury Leave: Understanding NYS Employer Compliance Responsibilities
Does it Pay to Be on a Jury in NY? For the first time since 1998, New York State has increased the payment granted to jurors from $40 to $72 per day. This pay change reflects over…
How Declining Marriage Statistics Affect Child Custody Cases and What to Do About It
Matrimonial attorneys have traditionally focused on marriage and divorce rates where they practice, but statistically, marriage rates are changing. New York State has…
No Tax on Tips: What Employees and Employers Need to Know
Certain workers may now be able to keep more of what they earn, but what does “no tax on tips” really mean for employees and their employers? The “One Big Beautiful Bill”…