Brook had done everything right. He was highly educated, successful, and respected—until his business partnership dissolved. For many in the "business sandwich generation," a loss like this isn't just …
Case Studies
Renters and Homeowners Insurance Is Not Enough for Most Domestic Employers
Many overwhelmed professionals hire full-time nannies, housekeepers, or elder companions, not realizing they are now domestic employers. They have roughly the same responsibilities as any other …
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How to Listen with Your Third Ear to Crown Law Complaints
DISCLAIMER: This post is a general overview of Crown Law, colorism, and other discrimination complaints in New York. It is not legal advice. If you have concerns, please make an appointment with an …
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Why Your Severance Agreement Needs an Employment Attorney’s Review
DISCLAIMER: This post is a general overview of severance agreements in New York and why you might benefit from an attorney review. It is not legal advice and can be considered attorney advertising. If …
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How to Ruin a Business in 13 Months or Less
DISCLAIMER: This post is a general overview of how missteps can ruin businesses quickly. It is not legal advice. If you have concerns about your business strategy or activities, please make an …
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Case Study: Employees Collaborate to Get Overtime Pay Under FLSA
DISCLAIMER: This post is a general overview of FLSA for New York employers and employees, which change regularly. Nothing in this post is legal advice. If you require legal advice applied to your …
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Building a Business: Lessons from Starbucks and Hiring Your First Employees
When building a business, there will be many lean days that humble you and make you wonder whether you should quit. Even the original owners of Starbucks Coffee Company must have experienced them when …
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From Poor to Prosperous: A Journey of Resilience and Success
Growing up poor in Kentucky, I was the youngest of three daughters raised by a single mother who managed to support us on about $70 a week. Despite our financial struggles, my mother instilled in me …
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Forgiving the World for Our Origins: A Pathway to Professional Growth
I was born to parents who owned a failing auto parts business, whether or not my mother knew. She was busy with my two sisters, while my dad sought solace in alcohol and reckless spending. The bills …
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Case Study: The Overwhelmed Business Owner
Friedrich was a smart, good-looking, and charming stress-case. As a business owner, he was always talking about the big things he was going to accomplish. His company had survived longer than anyone …
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