The Bottom Line Before September 30, 2020, New York employers should review and revise their sick leave and paid time off policies to ensure compliance with the New York State Sick Leave law.Large employers with 100 or more employees will need to ensure that they provide at least 56 hours per year Continue Reading
New York City Issues Guidance on Avoiding Age Discrimination During the Pandemic
Law360 | Reopened NY Courts Change COVID-19 Eviction Landscape
New York State Court Reopening Changes Landlord-Tenant COVID-19 Landscape
The Bottom Line Now that the New York State Courts are open for business, landlords have more flexibility in the type of default notices that they can send and they can start taking steps toward lease termination. Similarly, even during the eviction moratorium period, tenants must view any Continue Reading
Protective Covenant Considerations in the COVID-19 Era
The Bottom Line In the current economic environment, courts may be less willing to enforce broad protective covenants that restrict former employees from accepting new job opportunities.Now is the time for employers to take a hard look at their protective covenants and make sure that they are only Continue Reading
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New York State Paid Sick Leave
How New York’s COVID-19 Executive Orders Affect Limitations Periods in New York
The Bottom Line Parties in New York may have limitations periods tolled at least until May 15. However, parties would be wise to exercise caution rather than relying on Executive Orders because:Courts previously construed such orders narrowly, though the current language differs markedly from Continue Reading
Best Practices for Litigating in the Virtual World
The Bottom Line Virtual court appearances should be treated with the same approach as in person appearances.Build in a cushion for discovery deadlines to allow for delays related to collecting data remotely.Keep confidentiality and privilege top of mind in litigating virtually. Be cognizant of when Continue Reading
What’s Next for Online Sports Betting in New York?
The Bottom Line The New York Supreme Court Appellate Division’s decision places one of the most lucrative betting markets temporarily out of reach of DFS operators. The decision, if upheld by the New York Court of Appeals, will also cast doubt on the New York Legislature’s efforts to authorize Continue Reading