Republished from the October 2006 issue of my newsletter: Happy Halloween! We may no longer be afraid of the ghosts and goblins that scared us as children, but what about the ghosts of our pasts …
Workplace Dispute Resolution
Even the Smallest Businesses Benefit from Boards of Advisors
When I moved into the WeWork space I am renting through the end of March, I couldn't wait to start hosting events to bring my communities together. I spent September through December hosting …
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You Have to Create the Partnership You Want
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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The Three Best Ways to Stay Out of Court
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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Making Mediation Work for Your Clients
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 …
Are Your Employee Policies Updated for Paid Family Leave?
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 Talks to A Place for Mom About Caregivers Suing
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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What Are My Risks with Domestic Employment?
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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How to Create a General Culture of Peace
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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Why Does National Women’s Equality Day Matter?
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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