Partition Actions in New York State: What Joint Property Owners Need to Know
Do you co-own property in New York state, but can’t agree on what to do with it? You may have more leverage than you think. When multiple parties own real estate together in New…
How Does Child Support Work in New York State?
When a marriage in New York state ends, a couple’s financial responsibilities to their children do not end with it. What changes is how that obligation is calculated,…
Ask the Attorney: Marijuana and the Military
I’m in the military and marijuana is legal in my state. Now that Cannabis is supposed to be rescheduled, does that mean I’m cleared to use marijuana? April 22, 2026, the…
What Virginia Employees Should Know About New Non-Compete Restrictions
Virginia continues to narrow the enforceability of employee non-compete agreements. Beginning July 1, 2026, new legislation significantly expands protections for workers by…
Laid Off in Texas? Legal Considerations Beyond Unemployment
Mass layoffs and plant closures do not affect only laid-off employees and their families. The state and impacted communities need adequate notice to prepare for an increased…
Does USERRA Protect Military Service Members During a Layoff?
Layoffs have been hitting Texans hard: from El Paso to Houston. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN) requires employers to give laid-off employees adequate…
C-3 Canadian Citizenship and Your Security Clearance
When Canada passed Bill C-3 to amend the rules governing citizenship by descent, they probably weren’t concerned with the ensuing panic from American security clearance…
What Employees Need to Know About New York State’s Wage and Hour Laws
New York wage and hour laws impose obligations that amplify and extend what federal law requires. Employers in New York must comply with a layered regulatory framework, which…
What Laid-Off Texas Employees Need to Know About WARN Notices and Their Rights
As businesses across the United States continue to navigate economic shifts, new data indicates that layoffs in Texas remain active in 2026, with thousands of workers impacted…
How Proposed Employee Nondisclosure Agreements Could Impact Federal Worker Rights, Whistleblower Protections and Collective Bargaining Rights
A new proposal regarding government-wide nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) could affect both current and future federal employees across agencies, impacting their rights as well as…