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New Legislation Answers Questions About Deducting Attorney's Fees
Last May, I published an article in The Daily Record discussing the tax treatment of the attorney’s fees portion of an employment-related award. I pointed out the anomaly that attorney’s fees attributable to a personal injury award were not taxable to the client, but a contingent fee earned in an employment related matter was both […]
Employment issues in the aftermath of Sept. 11 (8614)
The shocking events of September 11 have created a host of issues for businesses, some obvious and some that may take time to surface. Among these issues are: how to treat employees entering military service; what to do about background checks or violent employees; how to handle fear of flying and other employee insecurities; and […]
Employment issues in the aftermath of Sept. 11
The shocking events of September 11 have created a host of issues for businesses, some obvious and some that may take time to surface. Among these issues are: how to treat employees entering military service; what to do about background checks or violent employees; how to handle fear of flying and other employee insecurities; and […]
Assn. of women attys.' 2001 accomplishments (8242)
My last message as President of the Greater Rochester Association for Women Attorneys is bittersweet. There are few things in life that I have enjoyed as much as writing this President’s column. Probably, that is because there are no boundaries, and I could write about anything I chose. My family probably would not be surprised […]
Assn. of women attys.' 2001 accomplishments
My last message as President of the Greater Rochester Association for Women Attorneys is bittersweet. There are few things in life that I have enjoyed as much as writing this President’s column. Probably, that is because there are no boundaries, and I could write about anything I chose. My family probably would not be surprised […]
Female wrestler files sexual harassment suit
Wrestling with the more difficult issues involved in a sexual harassment claim, the World Wrestling Federation (“WWF”) has found itself in a new ring. This time, it is duking it out in the District Court of the Eastern District of New York. A former Ms. Olympia contender, Nicole Bass has brought a sexual harassment, retaliation, […]
Female wrestler files sexual harassment suit (8149)
Wrestling with the more difficult issues involved in a sexual harassment claim, the World Wrestling Federation (“WWF”) has found itself in a new ring. This time, it is duking it out in the District Court of the Eastern District of New York. A former Ms. Olympia contender, Nicole Bass has brought a sexual harassment, retaliation, […]
Recent legislation aimed at protecting children
This year’s Law Day theme, “Protecting the Best Interests of Our Children” has been an important theme all year. From court initiatives, to legislation, to activities by Bar Associations such as the Greater Rochester Association of Women Attorneys, children’s best interests have been in the forefront. This article will report some of the inroads this […]
Recent legislation aimed at protecting children (8141)
This year’s Law Day theme, “Protecting the Best Interests of Our Children” has been an important theme all year. From court initiatives, to legislation, to activities by Bar Associations such as the Greater Rochester Association of Women Attorneys, children’s best interests have been in the forefront. This article will report some of the inroads this […]
Women's bar assn. supports cameras in courtroom
Remember my article several months ago entitled “Can Reasonable Bar Associations Differ?” At that time, I did not know I would be writing another article about another difference, so quickly. On March 12, 2001, the Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (“WBASNY”) announced its position supporting permitting cameras back into New York […]
Women's bar assn. supports cameras in courtroom (8094)
Remember my article several months ago entitled “Can Reasonable Bar Associations Differ≠” At that time, I did not know I would be writing another article about another difference, so quickly. On March 12, 2001, the Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York (“WBASNY”) announced its position supporting permitting cameras back into New York […]
Employment contract must define termination causes
A sales executive suing his former company for wrongful termination under an employment agreement recently consulted us. While the case was ultimately settled, the experience brought to mind significant issues arising from choice of language in employment contracts, particularly negotiated language concerning “for cause” termination. In our recent case, the termination paragraph includ[...]
Case Digests
- NYS Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics – Review of another judge’s actions: Opinion 22-153
- NYS Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics – Charitable contributions: Opinion 22-150
- Second Circuit – Class action settlement: Moses v. The New York Times Company
- Fourth Department – Breach of contract: Hausrath Landscape Maintenance Inc. v. Caravan Facilities Management LLC
- Second Circuit – New York Child Victim’s Act: Kane v. Mount Pleasant CSD; Coe v. Eastport Union Free School
- NYS Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics – Appointing law clerk: Opinion 22-149
- Fourth Department – Bill of particulars: Harris v. Rome Memorial Hospital, et al.
- NYS Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics – Accusations against co-judge: Opinion 22-148
- Fourth Department – Medicaid: Washington Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Home v. NYS Dept. of Health
- Fourth Department – Criminal possession of a firearm: People v. Wilson
- Fourth Department – Promoting prostitution: People v. Watts
- Second Circuit – Class certification: Arkansas Teachers Retirement System V. Goldman Sachs Group Inc.
Law News
- Fourth Department affirms $400K judgment in contract dispute
- Could legislation limiting non-compete agreements kick off a new era of workplace disputes?
- Fourth Department affirms decision in NY property dispute
- Greenlight Networks selects Buffalo-based attorney as general counsel
- Barclay Damon hires attorney Matt Smith
- Rochester man sues Geneseo police, alleging false arrest, assault
- The Daily Record’s Power List for Intellectual Property 2023
- NY ethics panel says judges can join NRA
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