#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
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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
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
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
ABKLaw BLOG by Partner Hon. John Leventhal (Ret.): New York Law Journal March 10, 2021 – “What Would John Adams Say About Cancel Culture?”
Commentary What Would John Adams Say About Cancel Culture? Adams recognized early on the significance of the role of courts in society and their importance as the last protector of individual rights against the abuses and excesses of government. Yet the first and most essential protector of...
10 March, 2021
BLOG from #ABKLaw Employment Law Attorney Lawrence Spasojevich, Esq.: UNDERPAID FOR OVERTIME?
UNDERPAID FOR OVERTIME? In 2017, an estimated 2.7 Billion overtime dollars went unpaid to workers. There are many ways Employers avoid paying overtime to employees, such as misclassifying workers, not keeping accurate records, or even through intimidation. You have the right to be paid for the...
10 February, 2021