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Not everyone understands or appreciates mutuality in relationships. The experiences of some people have caused them to believe they have to take from you before you take from them. Others are trying …
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My goal is to keep you out of court and build your conflict resolution skills, in part because court is a miserable place. Highly-educated, competitive people will often make your case about …
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Have you ever considered how the legal process impacts clients on a personal level? Regardless of your answer, this mediation continuing legal education (CLE) course is for you. Most law firm …
Last year, New York State's ("NYS") Paid Family Leave ("PFL") laws took effect, offering employees to apply for insurance benefits to cover time off to: Bond with a child (e.g., newborn, …
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Nance L Schick talked to A Place for Mom about why caregivers might sue your family, and how you can protect yourself. "Many families that are employing a hired caregiver feel that the main …
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Domestic Employment includes elderly companions, home health aides, housekeepers, and nannies. Depending on the number of hours they work for you, whether they live in your home, and whether they are …
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It is harder than ever for me to be a lawyer. I took an oath to uphold the laws of the United States and my home state of New York, and I will. But not without challenge. I see the shortcomings of the …
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Each year, on this date, the United States celebrates the adoption of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution, which was passed in 1920, (between the births of my mother and her older …
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Rules can only go so far, and there might be a human tendency to resist “rules” because they seem like limitations more than helpful guidance. Instead of writing voluminous rule books (like lawyers …
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It’s natural for us to hide when we are struggling. We are afraid people will judge us for not being over traumatic experiences. We worry we will dampen their otherwise sunny worlds, assuming their …
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