Sound Legal Advice And Representation For Clients Throughout New York
When it comes to important life events, the line between what is true and what you wish were true can get blurry. For instance, if you want a job, you might overstate your abilities in certain areas on an application; if you're looking to meet a partner online, you...
The holiday season is in full swing, and while many people have time off from work and take vacations, that is not the case for everyone. For some people, working on the holidays is unavoidable; for others, working on the holidays is a great way to earn some extra...
The #MeToo movement has been a monumental phenomenon in the last few years. The movement continues to empower women and fight for more workplace protections against sexual harassment. However, the big news stories tend to focus on female professionals in Hollywood or...
You have likely heard the names Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, but have you ever wondered how they apply to you? Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are two private mortgage companies established by the federal government. They operate as "secondary mortgage lenders" by backing...
Applying for a loan to buy a house can be a much more difficult process than people expect. It typically involves evaluating a lot of information and scrutinizing your fiscal fitness for such a sizable loan. While factors such as a solid credit history and stable...
Millions of young people start their professional careers here in New York. And doing so is not easy. The current job market is highly competitive, and New York in particular has a reputation for pushing people to work especially hard to get ahead. That said, workers...
If you are ready to buy a new home, you can be managing several details from securing financing to preparing your current home to go on the market. And all these moving parts don't disappear just because you find the right home. As such, you might consider including...
There is an old saying that if you do what you love, you'll never work a day in your life. As true as that may be in terms of the motivation and passion for your job, understand that a job is still a job. And this means that it is subject to state and federal...
In the past few years, there has been a rise in the number of people coming forward about being sexually harassed at work. Many outspoken victims have been in the entertainment and media industries. However, sexual harassment at work can happen in any industry,...
Starting in 2019, employees in New York State will see increases in overtime exemption thresholds and minimum wage go into effect. Below, we examine the changes and what they mean for the people in New York City as well as those in Suffolk, Nassau and Westchester...
