WHAT THE ORANGE COUNTY SOCIAL HOST LAW MEANS FOR YOU It is holiday time. Food and drink and parties. College kids home from school. So now is the time to think about what is your responsibility for those around you, who are under 21, in your home, drinking alcoholic beverages. If you are over…
There are many factors to contemplate when considering a divorce. Our divorce tips will help you be aware of the impact a divorce will have on you, your children, finances, taxes, insurance and property. Here are some key factors to consider before filing for divorce: Divorce Tips, #1: Consider your Options There are many ways to approach a…
The Child Victims Act The Child Victims Act. It was signed by Gov. Cuomo and went into effect on August 14, 2019. Maybe you have seen a discussion about it on tv. Maybe you have read about it. And you ask yourself, what is it all about? Here is some information. This new law allows…
Taxes, Pot and Your Business Taxes, Pot and Your Business. If you run a legal business selling medical marijuana, can you take federal tax deductions for business expenses allowed for any business? Out west, the answer is no and here is the explanation. Let’s start with an important caveat: Selling marijuana for recreational use in…
Pot in New York? NYS wants to Legalize Marijuana If you are interested in why New York State wants to legalize marijuana, you should read on. It is our intention to become your source for information in this brave new world. In July, 2018, a report was issued by the New York State Department of…
Fireworks! Fireworks! The celebration of the birthdate of the United States, July 4, 1776, will be quickly upon us. It is a time for barbecues, family fun, celebrations and often fireworks. Can you use fireworks? Can you even buy fireworks? What, precisely, are fireworks that are legal in the State of New York? For answers…
ARE YOU APPEALING? Defamation Of course you are. But are you in the legal sense? What we mean here is: are you taking an appeal in an appellate court and if so, can you win? At J&G we handle all types of litigation which includes starting at the basic trial courts and proceeding up the…
Are You Underinsured? S.U.M. 3 simple letters. Supplementary Underinsured Motorist Coverage. Four complicated words that can strike fear into an injured driver and many a personal injury attorney. This blog talks about a case where an insurance company wanted to deny our client insurance coverage he paid for, but J&G went to court and won…
A car accident is a frightening and disorienting experience. Even though serious bodily harm can occur hours or days later, the physical and mental effects of a crash can make it very difficult to focus on the things one needs to do to protect themselves and their best interests in the aftermath. With that in…
BABY IT’S COLD OUTSIDE . . . AND TIME FOR A LOOK AT SOME RECENT DECISIONS OF THE COURT IN SNOW AND ICE CASES While there are many cases, each with a different spin on a snow and/or ice condition, this article will focus on just a few. These two cases are from New York…
