NEW LAW PROTECTION FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYEES IN PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCIES In recognition of the essential role of public employees during this pandemic, New York State has adopted legislation requiring public employers to plan for similar emergencies in the future. The New York State Labor Law has been amended by adding a new section (27-c)…
DON’T BE A BACK SEAT BULLET In 1984 New York, under Governor Mario Cuomo, became the first state to pass a law making it mandatory to use a seat belt if seated in the front of a car. Now, in 2020, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed legislation effective November 1, 2020, requiring all passengers over…
CONVERSATIONS AND DOCUMENTS EVERY SENIOR SHOULD HAVE Are you a senior? Have you had “that conversation?” Yes, “that conversation,” the one that you should have with someone who is, or perhaps several people who are, near and dear to you and younger than you. Yes, “that conversation,” about personal and intimate details of your life….
TWO PARTNERS NAMED OFFICERS OF WBAOSC Press Release For more information, contact: Michele Babcock J&G LLP, Managing Partner, 845-778-2121 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kelly A. Pressler, Esq. of J&G elected President and Michele L. Babcock, Esq. elected Vice President of the Women’s Bar Association of Orange and Sullivan Counties WALDEN, NY – The law firm of…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kelly A. Pressler, Esq. of J&G recognized by Super Lawyers WALDEN, NY – The law firm of J&G, LLP (J&G) is pleased to announce that Kelly A. Pressler, Partner concentrating in general, commercial, and municipal litigation, was recognized by Super Lawyers as a 2020 Upstate New York Rising Star. Kelly received…
J&G Offers Free Simple Will to Area First Responders And Military Personnel during Month of September WALDEN, NY – J&G, LLP (J&G), the Hudson Valley’s premier full-service law firm, is extending a special offer to area active and retired first responders and military personnel during the month of September, 2020. In honor and remembrance of…
Update: On August 21, the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals, based in Manhattan and covering federal courts in New York, Connecticut and Vermont, granted a stay of the preliminary injunction discussed below, upon a motion filed on behalf of the State. This stay effectively lifts the preliminary injunction which itself lifted the 50-person limit for…
The New State Senate is considering new consumer protection legislation. The legislation amends the General Business Law by adding a new article 29-BB entitled “Prohibited Service Offer Practices”. This proposal addresses an age-old problem whereby consumers struggle with misleading offers of automatic renewals of merchandise and services. In a typical scenario, consumers believe they made…
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, No. 1: Consider your Options There are many ways to approach…
Seniors’ and Disabled Right to Part Ways With Their Landlord Update! The law was amended in June 2019 to include disabled persons. The New York State Legislature amended Real Property Law §227-a in 2019 to include “individuals with a disability” as additional covered persons under the statute. Under the amended statute, any individuals…
