Back to School Safety: What to Know About Keeping Your Student’s Data Protected in the Classroom
The growing use of digital learning tools has transformed how schools collect, store, and use student information. As educational technology, online assessments, and…
New York Drivers Beware: School Bus and School Zone Violations Come With Steep Penalties
Back-to-school means more than crowded roads and early morning traffic. It also marks a time when students will be walking to school, crossing busy streets, and boarding school…
What Employers Need to Know About the Litigation Risks of Employee Remote Work
Employment-related disputes remain a significant source of litigation exposure for organizations. As remote and hybrid work have become seemingly permanent workplace features,…
Back-to-School Co-Parenting: How Divorced Parents Can Avoid Custody Disputes During the School Year
The start of a new school year brings excitement and opportunity for children, but for divorced or separated parents, it can also create new challenges. From coordinating…
Service Animals at Work: Employee Rights Vs. Employer Responsibilities in New York State
As more employees seek workplace accommodations that support their health, employers are increasingly navigating requests to bring service animals into the workplace. Legal…
What Federal Employees Need to Know About OPM’s New RIF and Appeals Rules
Newly finalized Office of Personnel Management (OPM) regulations could dramatically alter how federal employees challenge personnel actions, appeal agency decisions, and protect…
New York Criminal Cases and Social Media: When Online Posts Become Evidence
In today’s digital world, social media activity can create a permanent record for users with consequences that extend beyond the online world and into the courtroom. In New…
How Social Media Posts Can Become a Workplace Issue in New York State
A social media post made in seconds can have a lasting impact on your job. Living in this digital era raises important and ever-changing questions about employee rights, employer…
What to Do if You are Misclassified as an Independent Contractor
This article was updated in July 2026 to reflect current statistics related to employees who are misclassified as independent contractors. Are you unsure if you are an employee or…
What Schools, Teachers, and Students Need to Know About the Legal Impact of Artificial Intelligence in Education
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the educational landscape, creating new opportunities—and new legal challenges—for schools, teachers, and students. From…