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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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
Continue readingFiling an Appeal to the MSPB
An appeal to the Merit Systems Protection Board (“MSPB”) may be filed at: MSPB. The MSPB has an online filing system that allows an appellant to file the entire appeal online. The MSPB, in short, is an administrative agency tasked with resolving disputes between government agencies and employees of U.S.
Continue readingRemoval From Federal Government Service: What Should I Do Next?
In many cases, a Notice of Proposed Removal leading to a Removal Notification should be challenged by a federal government employee. A successful challenge can lead to, among other things, reinstatement and monetary damages. We suggest, if you have not, yet, responded to the Notice of Proposed Removal that you
Continue readingConstructive Dismissal Law in New York: NY Labor & Employment Law Basics
Rendering your resignation to your employer does not mean you are precluded from suing the employer. An employer that, for example, has created a hostile work environment may be sued for this treatment and the resignation may be deemed by a court of law, EEOC or the New York State
Continue readingStatute of Limitations in New York
A statute of limitations is a law that sets out the maximum amount of time that a party involved in a dispute has to commence legal proceedings against an opposing party. The limitation periods vary by jurisdiction and are applicable in civil and criminal cases. One major issue not addressed
Continue readingDefamation Law: Twitter – New York Post Defamation Saga
The New York Post recently reported that a Delaware computer shop owner is taking on Twitter in a defamation lawsuit. The owner of the store, John Paul Mac Issac was forced to close his Mac Store in Willington Delaware after he was allegedly labelled as a hacker by Twitter’s content
Continue readingDivorce and the Alleged Recently Acquired Income Deficiency Syndrome
Divorces, often, result in battles over the amount of family assets and the income and liabilities of the primary monied spouse. In some cases, the bread earner of the family claims that the bread earners income dropped and liabilities increased, thus, leading to less of an ability to pay maintenance
Continue readingRecognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards in New York Courts
The United States is a contracting state to the Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards of the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (“Foreign Arbitral Awards Convention”). This New York law blog post details the steps necessary to recognize and enforce a foreign arbitral award
Continue readingCease and Desist Letters are an Efficient Means of Resolving Many Disputes
If you or your business is a victim of trademark infringement, copyright infringement, harassment, breach of contract or another harm, in many cases, a cease & desist letter drafted and sent by a law firm can help in resolving the matter in an amicable manner and with little cost. We
Continue readingProposed Amendments to New York Antitrust Law
The Donnelly Act, which is New York’s main antitrust law, was written in 1899 and codified in §340-§347 of New York’s General Business Law. It is time for this act to be updated. Anti-trust/Competition Law in New York has not kept up with the times. Prohibited Acts under New York’s
Continue readingHow Businesses can Mitigate Covid-19/Coronavirus Risks?
Numerous F & B, Accommodation and General Services business are facing dire predicaments because of Coronavirus-related restrictions on business and the state of the U.S. economy. Now business owners are facing the fear that these businesses may be sued by patrons or employees for the alleged contraction of Covid-19 at
Continue readingRecognition and Enforcement of a Foreign Divorce Decree in New York
Recognition and enforcement of a foreign divorce decree in New York is via the process of domestication of the foreign divorce decree. A foreign divorce decree may undergo a process of domestication which involves the recognition and enforcement of the foreign divorce decree. In short, recognition is when a court
Continue readingBritney Spears Saga: New York’s Guardianship Law Explained
Britney Spears made headlines with an online campaign that seeks to end the conservatorship (guardianship) of the controversial pop star. A judge, in early 2008, ordered a conservatorship with her father and a lawyer as the conservators of her estate. While the following matter does not, directly, deal with New
Continue readingMSPB, EEOC & Negotiated Grievance Procedures Complaints: Federal Government Employment Law Basics
Hayes & Simon retains lawyers that have experience handling appeals to the Merit System Protection Board (MSPB), grievances under the Negotiated Grievance Procedure and complaints to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) from our New York and some overseas associated offices. We have handled removals and other punishments of GS
Continue readingFree Initial Consultation with a New York Lawyer
Hayes & Simon, an international law firm, is offering a free initial consultation with an attorney in New York. Your legal consultation may be schedule at: Schedule a Call. The call shall be with, in most cases, New York Lawyer Sean Hayes. Hayes & Simon, P.C. Hayes & Simon professionals are internationally
Continue readingReverse Discrimination at Universities in New York
Reverse Discrimination is a Misnomer. If discrimination is perpetrated against Whites, Blacks, Hispanics, Asians or Green Martians, it is discrimination under the U.S. Civil Rights Act of 1964 and others laws. Discrimination of white and Asian students at public and private universities may, also, be a violation of the civil
Continue readingHiring a Criminal Defense Lawyer in New York: Consider the Signs of a Great Defense Attorney
In all cases, where you are accused of a crime in New York that may lead to a sentence of time in a New York jail deportation (“crime of moral turpitude”) from the United States or may harm your future – hire, quickly, an experienced and proactive NY defense attorney.
Continue readingChallenging a Dismissal, Suspension or a Negative Transcript Notation in New York, Connecticut and New Jersey.
Our lawyers here at Hayes & Simon have seen public and private universities & high schools in the tri-state area suspend, dismiss and impose a negative transcript notation on students for mere political speech; minor indiscretions; and a variety of matters that concern off-campus activities. In many cases, the universities
Continue readingSuccessor Liability in New York: Suing an Acquiring Company for the Actions or Inactions of the Acquired Company
Our New York law office recently undertook a case in which we are alleging a company caused significant damage to the real property of our Client because of a tort by a defendant. However, the defendant company was acquired by another entity. In New York, the general rule is that
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