George S. Van Nest
U.S. EPA & Corps of Engineers Propose New Waters of the U.S. Rule
As we have reported on previously in this column, on February 28, 2017 President Trump issued an Executive Order directing US Environment...
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Leah Tarantino Cintineo
- Mar 18, 2019
- 4 min
Kramer v. Kramer: An Analysis
During Oscar season, I always look forward to watching Turner Classic Movies’ “Thirty Days of Oscar”, showcasing Academy Award winning fi...
Jennifer A. Shoemaker
- Jan 18, 2019
- 4 min
Heading for Divorce? It Doesn't Have to be World War III
Depending on where you obtain your statistics, one third to one half of all marriages end in divorce. The perception is that divorce is a...
George S. Van Nest
- Dec 17, 2018
- 3 min
Northeast States Working on Cap-and-Trade System for Transportation Sources
The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) has been in place for many years under the federal Clean Air Act regulating stationary air ...
Thomas F. Knab
- Nov 19, 2018
- 4 min
House of Frauds
The rule requiring many contracts to be in writing and signed by the party sought to be bound in order to be enforceable is called the “S...
Colin D. Ramsey
- Sep 17, 2018
- 3 min
Representing a Corporation: Who is the Client?
In theory, the attorney-client privilege is pretty straightforward. A client retains an attorney, and thereafter that relationship is imb...
Anna E. Lynch
- Sep 10, 2018
- 2 min
Ask An Attorney: Cybersecurity for Medical Practices
My medical practice has a compliance plan and all staff are trained on HIPAA. However, my practice manager is insistent on implementing s...
George S. Van Nest
- Aug 20, 2018
- 3 min
U.S. EPA & Corps of Engineers Work to Repeal 2015 Waters of the U.S. Rule
On February 28, 2017 President Trump issued an Executive Order directing US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Corps of Engine...
Alina Nadir
- Jul 17, 2018
- 3 min
Recent Supreme Court Decisions Affecting the Labor & Employment Practice Area
The Supreme Court recently handed down some significant decisions in the labor and employment field. These decisions represent a trend of...
Jillian K. Farrar
- Jun 28, 2018
- 3 min
Ask An Attorney: Understanding Employer Contracts
I am graduating from my residency program and received an employment contract from my future employer. What should I be aware of while re...
David M. Tang
- May 28, 2018
- 4 min
Binding Arbitration on the Job and in Nursing Home Admissions
Binding arbitration remains on the rise. Indeed, there is a high likelihood that only a small percentage of the readers of this article w...
George S. Van Nest
- Apr 16, 2018
- 4 min
New York State Significantly Revises Part 360 Solid Waste Management Regulations
On September 5, 2017, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) concluded an extensive regulatory revision proces...
Jennifer A. Shoemaker
- Mar 19, 2018
- 3 min
Second Circuit Holds that Sexual Orientation Discrimination is Sex Discrimination Under Title VII
On February 26, 2018, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit overruled its own precedent and became only the second Co...
Jessie Gregorio
- Mar 1, 2018
- 3 min
Ask An Attorney: Tips to Mitigate the Legal Risks of Prescribing Opioids
The opioid crisis has led to an increase in malpractice and State disciplinary actions against providers. What are tips to mitigate the l...
George S. Van Nest
- Dec 18, 2017
- 4 min
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Ends ‘Sue and Settle’ Practice in Environmental Litigation
Over the years the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has regularly settled litigation brought by environmental interest groups a...
Steven R. Gersz
- Dec 1, 2017
- 2 min
Ask An Attorney: Reducing Stress When Your Medical Practice is Acquired
My practice is negotiating to be acquired by a hospital system. How can I ensure I do not suffer undue stress through this transaction? I...
Leah Tarantino Cintineo
- Nov 20, 2017
- 4 min
Changes in New York State Law Protects Minors From Child Marriage
Under new legislation effective July 20, 2017, New York State has taken steps to protect children under age 18 from being subjected to ch...
Jillian K. Farrar
- Sep 27, 2017
- 4 min
Clearly Defining the Scope of Representation: Reducing Malpractice Risk with the Engagement Letter
A recent decision by the Southern District of New York reminds practitioners of the importance of a well-crafted and detailed engagement ...
George S. Van Nest
- Aug 21, 2017
- 4 min
D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals Nullifies Part of the Obama Administration’s 2013 Climate Action Plan
The Obama Administration adopted a Climate Action Plan in 2013, which addressed climate change issues. Pursuant to the Climate Action Pla...
Thomas F. Knab
- Jul 17, 2017
- 4 min
Bringing Some Cost Certainty to Commercial Litigation
The “Great Recession” that began in 2007 had tremendous impacts on the U.S. economy, and the legal industry was not immune to those impac...
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