Jillian K. Farrar
The Cares Act Provides Billions for Health Care & Small Businesses
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act or “CARES Act” passed the House of Representatives today and President Trump has i...
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Jillian K. Farrar
- Mar 27, 2020
- 3 min
Actions Businesses Can Take Now to Reduce Future Covid-19 Force Majeure Litigation
Last week Governor Cuomo instituted New York State on P.A.U.S.E. (Policies Assure Uniform Safety for Everyone), ordering 100% of the non-...
Jillian K. Farrar
- Mar 16, 2020
- 3 min
COVID-19 Response: Feds to Require Employers Provide Paid Sick Leave & Family Medical Leave
In the early hours of Saturday morning the House of Representatives passed an emergency spending bill supported by President Trump addres...
Jillian K. Farrar
- Aug 1, 2019
- 3 min
Mandatory Reporting in the Age of Medical Marijuana: Ask an Attorney
This question and answer was printed in a Monroe County Medical Society 2019 Bulletin. During a recent well child visit at my family prac...
Jillian K. Farrar
- Jun 4, 2019
- 3 min
Fair Debt Collection Practices Act: Could Mean Big Changes for Debt Collectors & Consumers
Last week the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to implement the Fair Debt Collection Pr...
Jillian K. Farrar
- Apr 29, 2019
- 1 min
Supreme Court to Review LGBTQ Discrimination
Last week the Supreme Court accepted three cases that ask whether federal anti-discrimination laws protect LGBT people from job discrimin...
Jillian K. Farrar
- Mar 6, 2019
- 1 min
That Free Lunch May Be Taxable
On June 25, we wrote about new anti-harassment legislation that we expected Governor Cuomo to sign into law. On August 12, he did, in fa...
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...
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 ...
Jillian K. Farrar
- Mar 20, 2017
- 4 min
The FDCPA - What You Don't Know Can Hurt You
For attorneys attempting to collect non-commercial debts for their clients, familiarity with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCP...
Jillian K. Farrar
- Aug 22, 2016
- 1 min
Surveyors to Immediately Begin Reviewing Nursing Homes’ Social Media Policies
Recently news agencies have publicized reports of nursing home staff using smart phones and other electronic devices to record residents...
Jillian K. Farrar
- May 14, 2014
- 3 min
Arbitration: Managing Litigation Risk in the Digital Age
General Mills, the food conglomerate, recently made headlines when it changed the legal terms on its website and reversed course after a...
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