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Employee of Defense Company Criminally Prosecuted in U.S. Federal Court for an Alleged “No Poach” Scheme
The U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) under the President Biden Administration is shifting the focus of the enforcement of the U.S. Antitrust Laws from the protection of consumers to protecting workers. The following case is an example of this shift. We shall be updating the reader on additional updates to
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Sean Hayes Quoted by News 12 on Death of Carlos Lopez by NYPD Shooting
Our firm’s managing partner, Attorney Sean Hayes is representing, pro bono, the family of Mr. Carlos Lopez who was shot and killed by NYPD. According to the family of Mr. Lopez, undercover police officers in response to a shooting incident mistook Mr. Lopez as the perpetrator of the shooting and
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Happy Thanksgiving
From all of us at Hayes & Simon, P.C., we wish you a Happy Thanksgiving! And accept our sincere thanks for your loyalty throughout the year.
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Last week’s recap of the top legal headlines in New York: 9th August
New York City to require vaccinations to enter all gyms and restaurants As cannabis is legalized in New York, PharmaCann launches ambitious IPO Supreme Court blocks part of New York COVID eviction ban NY State raisies the age of consent, blocking child marriage Rudy Giuliani set to face ethics probe
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Last week’s recap of the top legal headlines in New York:
Law & Order’ Actor Indicted For Murder In New York For Shooting A Man Virtual wedding ceremonies are no longer legal in the state of New York Johnson & Johnson settles New York opioid lawsuit for $230 million Rudy Giuliani barred from practicing law in New York News Corp settle
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Last week’s recap of the top legal headlines in New York:
Clearview AI raises $30 millions despite New York Legal Issues US Legal industry to consider focus outside of New York US Supreme Court to Review New York Gun Laws New York Senator to speed up Legal Cannabis program in the city Further COVID regulations set to be introduced in New
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Coercion and Extortion Under New York’s Penal Law
Coercion and Extortion have similarities, but these crimes have distinct elements that make them unique under the New York Penal Law. Charges of extortion and coercion allege that a defendant has used the threat of property damage or force to compel another person to do something that they would have
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Finding the Right New York Attorney for your Business
Finding the right attorney for your business needs has become critical as New York’s shift into economic recovery gathers momentum. A recent case of a Long Island woman posing as an Immigration Lawyer highlights the importance of doing your due diligence. The Nassau County District Attorney’s office announced that they
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New York Amends NY Civil Practice Law to Conform with Uniform Foreign Country Money Judgments Act
New York Governor Cuomo signed into law on 11 June 2021 an amendment to Article 53 of New York Civil Practice Law and Rules to conform with the revised Uniform Foreign Country Money Judgments Act of 2005. The revision to the law is welcomed by many commentators and practitioners. The
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New York Eviction Protection for Renters to be extended
The Biden Administration has stepped in to provide rental relief for thousands of New Yorkers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) extended the eviction ban through to the end of July. The ban on rental evictions had been in place since September 2020, was set to expire on
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Temporary Protective Orders in New York Courts may be a Little Harder to Obtain.
In an article that appeared in The Davis Vanguard, obtaining a temporary protective order, in New York Courts, may have gotten a little harder. The NY case concerned a protective order that led to the homelessness of a mother and separation of the mother from her children. Worth a read.
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SEC continues to Provoke Debate on Cryptocurrency Regulation in the US: New York Proves to Lead Way in Providing Legal Stability for Blockchain Companies
A recent article in Forbes has thrown the spotlight on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) lawsuit against Ripple. The SEC’s involvement has opened a debate on the possibility of “regulatory overreach” by this financial watchdog. According to Forbes, the lawsuit was the subject of a panel discussion on cryptocurrency
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Due Process Rights of Federal Employees in Employment Matters: MSPB Basics
Federal employees facing proposed adverse action by a U.S. Government Agency employer retains their due process rights under the U.S. Constitution. The main pertinent rights, in most cases, include the Right to Notice and the Right to a Meaningful Opportunity to Reply. The writer of this article handles cases at
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How Long Does an Appeal to the MSPB Take: MSPB’s 120-Day Standard
How long does it take to get a holding at the MSPB. The MSPB has what is called the 120-day standard. This simply means that as a general rule, the Merit Systems Protection Board’s policy is to adjudicate all appeals within 120 days – except for good cause. If a
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Tort Damages in New York: Nominal, Compensatory & Punitive Damages Defined
A Tort is defined as “an act or omission that gives rise to injury or harm to another and amounts to a civil wrong for which courts impose liability”. The victim of a tort, in New York, may obtain three different types of damages for the action of the tortfeasor. The
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Trademark Registration and Remedies for Infringement of Trademarks in New York
Trademark, in general, is defined as “any word, name, symbol, or device or any combination thereof used by a person to identify and distinguish the goods of such person” from those used by others. Trademark may be registered trademarks or unregistered trademarks. For registered trademark, Section 360, Article 24 of
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Whistleblower Protection in New York York: Expansion of Protection for Whistleblowers in New York
In our previous article on whistleblowers in NY we mentioned that “If an employee is fired for reporting a violation of law which creates and presents a specific danger to public health or safety, or is fired for refusing to participate in such an activity, then the employer may be
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New York City’s Debt Collection Law
In New York City, residents are protected from “harassment” by debt collection agencies under New York Consumer Protection Law. And the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) is the main agency that handles complaints related to debt collection issues. DCA also ensures that New York residents are protected from abusive practices
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Terminating an Employee in NYC: NYC “Just Cause” Dismissal Basics
Two laws expanded protections for fast food workers in New York City were signed into law by New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio on January 5, 2021. The laws must be understood by all employers hiring employees in NY. We suggest consulting with an attorney and creating a HR
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