PERSPECTIVE | Choosing Legal Rationale to Justify Caribbean Boat Strikes: The Piracy Paradigm
The Christmas holiday police action against the President of Venezuela took many inside the Beltway by surprise, even United States Senators. Questions now circulate about whether…
Gestational Surrogacy in New York: 3 Pathways to Legal Parentage
Legal Surrogacy in New York Before the Child-Parent Security Act (CPSA) went into effect in 2021, gestational surrogacy was not legal in New York. Now, the CPSA secures a legal…
Legal Consequences of Failing to Update a Will in New York Post-Divorce
Divorce represents a significant shift in personal and financial circumstances. Despite this major shift, many individuals do not revisit their estate plans after ending their…
Challenging Channeling: Does CSRA Dysfunction Vest District Courts With Jurisdiction?
Continuing developments in federal employees’ legal challenges to Trump administration policies have renewed the question of jurisdiction. At the close of 2025, the Trump…
How New York State’s Pay Transparency Laws Impact Workplace Disputes
New York state’s pay transparency laws are changing how employers approach compensation and how employees respond when something doesn’t seem right. New York State businesses…
Whistleblowing in the Military: Know Your Rights and Protections
Are you a military service member considering blowing the whistle, but unsure of your rights and protections? The Military Whistleblower Protection Act of 1988 (MWPA) provides…
Union Representation Rights in New York: What Workers Should Know
Workers in New York have clear legal rights for union involvement. If you’re already in a union or considering forming one, you’re entitled to engage in collective…
What New York Drivers Need to Know About the DMV’s New Point System
New York state drivers should be aware that the Department of Motor Vehicles is changing its “point” system and increasing the point values for many traffic infractions. The…
The Benefits of Estate Planning for Young and Old in New York
Estate planning is not confined to the elderly or individuals with substantial assets, although it is a common misperception Individuals aged 18 to 54 are among the largest group…
Who Keeps the Engagement Ring?
The traditional present during the engagement period most commonly gifted is the engagement ring. The ownership status of the engagement ring is an issue that commonly arises when…