#ABKLaw BLOG by Michael Jaccarino: Marijuana – Which Local Governments Will Opt Out
New York has legalized adult use recreational marijuana for cultivation, processing, and sale in New York. ...
23 November, 2021
Attorney Tag
ABKLaw IN THE NEWS: HON. BARRY KAMINS (Ret.) New York Law Journal / Law.com: “Annual Review of New Criminal Justice Legislation”
In his Criminal Law and Procedure column, Barry Kamins reviews new legislation amending the Penal Law, Criminal Procedure Law and related statutes....
21 October, 2021
ABK Law IN THE NEWS: Lawrence Spasojevich, Esq. quoted in EATER: “Cecil Steakhouse in Harlem Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Allegations of Wage Theft
Lawrence Spasojevich, who is representing an employee, estimates that certain workers may be entitled to as much as $10,000 each. ...
16 August, 2021
#ABKLaw BLOG by Michael Jaccarino: ACD Refresher – Question & Answer
The Adjournment in Contemplation of Dismissal provides for a full dismissal of the charges in the interest of justice following a period of time....
12 August, 2021
BLOG from #ABKLaw Employment Law Attorney Lawrence Spasojevich, Esq.: Exemptions
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) of 1938 established federal workplace standards for worker’s rights on issues such as minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor laws....
03 August, 2021
ABKLaw IN THE NEWS: HON. BARRY KAMINS (Ret.) New York Law Journal / Law.com: “The New ‘Crawford’ Hearing: What Will It Look Like?”
Barry Kamins discusses how the practice of issuing temporary orders of protection has changed following the decision in Crawford v. Ally....
02 August, 2021
BLOG from #ABKLaw: Marquis Who’s Who July Maker’s List, highlighting American Attorneys, Activists & Agents of Change Honoree Partner Hon. John M. Leventhal (Ret)
Congratulations to our ABK Law Partner Hon. John M. Leventhal (Ret) who is honored by Marquis Who’s Who July Maker's List, highlighting American Attorneys, Activists & Agents of Change....
19 July, 2021
BLOG from #ABKLaw Employment Law Attorney Lawrence Spasojevich, Esq.: INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS
The distinction between “Employee” and “Independent Contractor” can effect how you are paid, taxed, or even your eligibility for benefits....
10 June, 2021
BLOG from our #ABKLaw Partner Michael Jaccarino, Esq.: New York State legalized recreational Marijuana
New York has legalized adult use recreational marijuana for cultivation, processing, and sale in New York. The Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act was signed into law on March 31, 2021. The MRTA establishes the Office of Cannabis Management within the Division of Alcohol Beverage Control...
20 April, 2021
ABKLaw IN THE NEWS: HON. BARRY KAMINS (Ret.) New York Law Journal / Law.com: A Return to Independent State Constitutionalism
#ABKLaw IN THE NEWS: HON. BARRY KAMINS New York Law Journal / Law.com: A Return to Independent State Constitutionalism "The Court of Appeals recently added to its rich and diverse history of decisions that have afforded greater protection to New York citizens in the area of...
05 April, 2021