New York’s Court of Appeals has overturned decades-old precedent and permitted victims of animal-related injuries to recover damages against an animal’s owner. An injured person can now pursue claims against an animal’s owner...more
4/29/2025
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Appeals ,
Bodily Injury ,
Damages ,
Dogs ,
Liability ,
Litigation Strategies ,
Negligence ,
New York ,
Premises Liability ,
Property Owners
Just before the holidays, Governor Hochul vetoed the third iteration of New York’s controversial Grieving Families Act. The legislation aimed to overhaul New York’s wrongful death laws but has faced significant opposition....more
1/10/2025
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Damages ,
Economic Damages ,
Emotional Distress Damages ,
Healthcare ,
Insurance Industry ,
New Legislation ,
New York ,
Regulatory Reform ,
State Legislatures ,
Statute of Limitations ,
Tort Reform ,
Wrongful Death
Last week, New York enacted the Retail Worker Safety Act. Now, retail employers with ten or more employees will be required to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violence. Furthermore, it directs the...more
The Fashion Workers Act has been passed by the New York Assembly and Senate and is now heading to the Governor’s desk to be signed into law. It’s a comprehensive law that provides additional requirements for clients and...more
Have you ever snapped a picture at a store opening or a friend's event, only to find yourself unexpectedly captured in someone else's social media post? You might wonder if that's okay, especially if the person who posted...more
On November 17, 2023, New York Governor Hochul signed off on a new law as part of her Health Equity and Opportunity legislative package that will take effect in May 2024. New York will require all cosmetology schools to make...more