Monthly Archives: March 2025
Two Former New York City Firefighters Sue City for Alleged Unpaid Overtime
On January 25th, 2025, the New York Post reported that two former New York City firefighters have filed a lawsuit for unpaid overtime. They filed a proposed class action wage and hour lawsuit against the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) for allegedly being required to work overtime hours despite only being paid for… Read More »
New York Launches Investigation Into Guardianship Providers
As reported by ProPublica, the New York State Attorney General has launched an investigation into approximately a half dozen adult guardianship providers. Letitia James is conducting a comprehensive inquiry into allegations that these organizations “neglected the vulnerable clients entrusted to their care.” Here, our New York City guardianship attorney provides a more comprehensive overview… Read More »
What are the Advantages of a Living Will?
A living will is a core component of a comprehensive estate plan. It is a legal document that outlines a person’s preferences for medical treatment and end-of-life care in the event that they become incapacitated and unable to express their own wishes. According to data cited by Gallup, around 45 percent of American adults… Read More »
Tens of Thousands of Probationary Federal Employees are Being Laid Off—What it Means for New Jersey
A major effort is underway to reform federal agencies. As reported by CNN, the Trump Administration terminated tens of thousands of probationary employees across dozens of agencies and sub-agencies. Workers all across the country are feeling the effects—not just in the District of Columbia. Indeed, the United States Office of Personnel Management (OPM) reports… Read More »
New Bill Introduced to Ban Non-Compete Agreements in New York
A non-compete is a contract clause where one party—often an employee—agrees not to enter into a similar profession/trade as the other—often an employer—for a pre-specified period of time. On February 10th, 2025, a bill (S4641) was introduced into the New York State Senate that proposed a broad ban on non-compete agreements. Notably, this comes… Read More »