Know Your Rights: Veterans and Service Members in the Workplace
In light of Veterans Day, we are talking about protections for veterans and service members in the workplace.
In light of Veterans Day, we are talking about protections for veterans and service members in the workplace.
In advance of the midterms on November 8, we talk about when political activity is and is not protected at work. We also talk about the right to take time off to vote in New York.
There is no such thing as a “wrongful termination.” Getting fired is one of the hardest things that can happen to someone. Especially if it's a surprise or happens under unfair circumstances. And one of the hardest conversations we have with people who have been fired, is telling them that th...
If you've been involved in an automobile accident in New York, you should think about these issues as they will help to protect any claims that you may have.
During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we are talking about workplace protections for employees impacted by domestic violence.
If you were injured as a result of a rear end accident a number of factors will help determine the likelihood of success on any potential claim. We discuss several here. Subscribe to our channel @D'Orazio Peterson LLP or follow us on social media for more tips. Questions? Call us today at 518-308-8339.
New York Law prohibits employers from discriminating against employees for their (and their dependent's) reproductive health decisions.
Let's talk about insurance. I know, it's dry like an overcooked steak. I get it. But it's also important, and in my world it can be critical. Today we're not talking general insurance, however, we're talking SUM insurance. Many of you have probably never heard this term before; and t...
Roe v. Wade was overturned. We discuss constitutional protections for women, as well as our country's failure to adequately protect women and pregnant women from discrimination.
After a school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, reports have emerged that law enforcement on the scene failed to act. We ask, from a civil liability perspective, when law enforcement can be held accountable for failing to protect victims of a crime.
Today we're going to be talking about dangerous intersections and in particular, intersections that are dangerous to pedestrians. If you are a pedestrian who is hit by a car, there are a number of things you need to do after the accident in addition to just getting yourself help that's number...
Ruth Bader Ginsburg said that, for women to be equal, men must share the burden of raising the next generation. We talk about how this quote can apply more broadly to supporting legislation that would protect women in the workplace, including during pregnancy and with respect to fair pay.
In today's episode, Scott and Giovanna discuss the "Misleading Headline of The Week", as it relates to comments made by Fox News host Tucker Carlson relating to the Supreme Court nominee, Ketanji Brown Jackson, and discuss what attributes make a good judge (or lawyer). If you have a question...
In today's Legal Potpourri, Scott and Giovanna discuss some recent interesting (and controversial) legal stories, starting off with a significant settlement in a case against gun manufacturer Remington arising out of the Sandy Hook shooting. The episode is rounded off with the "Misleading Hea...
In light of a recent settlement in the Sandy Hook shooting civil case, we revisit a 2017 article on civil liability for gun violence.
Today we’re going to talk about what types of damages you mat be entitled to in the event of employment discrimination or sexual harassment. First, it's important to remember that the laws governing employment discrimination, medical leave discrimination and sexual harassment differ between federal laws and state laws. Each of these laws permits a different element of damages to a successful plaintiff. So, if you have a successful claim for sexual harassment, for example, your damages may include things such as damages for the emotional distress that you’ve endured as a result of this sexual harassment.
Ski season brings ski accidents, and today we're talking about when there can be, and when there is not, liability on the part of the ski mountain or other defendant.
Despite the known dangers of drunk driving, alcohol-impaired accidents continue to account for nearly one-third of all the traffic-related deaths in the U.S. In today's enlightening conversation Scott talks about what to do if you are hurt in a car accident involving a driver who was intoxica...
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