Insights & Tips
November 29, 2023 In a recent article, ProPublica unveils its Claim File Helper, a new tool to help you find out why your health insurer denied your claim. Under federal law, most people in the U.S. facing a denial have the right to request their claim …
November 28, 2023 The “Freelance Isn’t Free Act” was signed into law by New York Governor Kathy Hochul on November 22. The law, SB 5026, gives freelance workers the right to have written contracts and be paid within 30 days of providing freelanc …
November 27, 2023 On November 17, 2023, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law SB S4516, prohibiting settlement agreements in claims involving sexual harassment, or other form of unlawful discrimination, from containing any condition tha …
November 29, 2023 JAMS just published a useful article about navigating mediation claims against corporate officers and directors. Often these claims are derivative claims from a related suit against the company and are brought by a shareholder or LLC …
Readers looking for a short overview of the litigation process in state and federal courts in New York can consult the article linked here by Dewey Pegno & Kramarsky LLP. The article succinctly explains the structure of the civil court system, the …
November 7, 2023 On September 14, 2023, the Governor of New York Kathy Hochul signed Assembly Bill 836 into law, restricting New York employers access to prospective or current employees personal, private social media accounts. New York now joins over …
September 27, 2023 California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 699 on September 1, prohibiting employers from entering into or enforcing noncompete agreements, regardless of where the employment agreement was signed and whether the employee worked outsi …
July 20, 2023 On June 13, 2023, the New York Court of Appeals reversed the New York Appellate Division, First Department’s decision in The Moore Charitable Foundation et al. v. PJT Partners, Inc. et al. This decision has a significant impact on who can …
July 20, 2023 This May in Syntel Sterling Best Shores Mauritius Ltd. v. TriZetto Grp., Inc., the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ruled on the availability of damages in cases involving trade secrets under the Defense Trade Secrets Act (the …
July 10, 2023 When a company first gets wind of a potential lawsuit, often the first step is to begin implementing a litigation hold. A litigation hold is a mandate within a company or organization to preserve relevant information. When a company reaso …
July 5, 2023 At the beginning of a joint session, the mediator will begin with an opening statement to frame the upcoming mediation. Typically, a mediator’s opening statements will include the following things: An introduction of all parties in the roo …
June 26, 2023 Depositions are a key discovery practice in litigation to obtain testimony, clarify the facts of the case, and directly speak with the deponent. Depositions are a tool used during discovery where a witness or party to the lawsuit gives te …
