Girvin and Ferlazzo
Tara L. Moffett, a partner with Girvin & Ferlazzo, will be presenting at an in-depth seminar titled IEP and 504 Plan Legal Workshop as part of the National Business Institute (NBI) Continuing Legal Education (CLE) program. The course is aimed at providing school administrators, special education teachers and attorneys with the skills they need to…
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According to the American Bar Association (ABA), there were 177,035 active attorneys in New York in 2017. New York has more attorneys than any other state in the U.S., including states with much larger populations. This is good news for New York residents, as there is a variety of choice when it comes to finding…
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Q. In the course of clearing his property, my neighbor crossed our common boundary line and also cut down a number of trees on my land. What damages are available? Under New York common law, damages for injury to property are generally limited to the amount of “actual” damages sustained, consisting of either the amount…
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Q: Under what circumstances may an employer make a deduction from the wages of an employee? A: During the normal course of running a business, employers often encounter situations where they need to make a deduction from the wages of an employee. These deductions can be for reasons as common as paying a monthly health…
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On this September episode of the Girvin & Ferlazzo Law Show, hosts Daniel Rubin and Kaitlyn Schwendeman focus on the area of auto accidents with a special guest to the show while also taking calls from listeners. They also celebrate the arrival of a new baby to the law office family and the creation of the new theme song for the show! The weekly radio show airs every Saturday on…
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Q. I co-own a piece of real property with my two siblings. I would like to sell the property and divide the proceeds, but my siblings are against any sale. What can I do? New York law recognizes three basic forms in which two or more people can co-own real property. The first and probably…
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Q.If people to use my property for recreational purposes, can I be held liable if someone becomes injured? Except in very limited circumstances, New York law limits the liability of property owners for injuries sustained by others who use the property for recreational purposes. As a matter of common law, property owners in New York…
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Q. What should I keep in mind when considering a solar energy system for my farm? For many agricultural needs, solar energy can provide a good, environmentally-friendly alternative or supplement to traditional energy sources which depend on connections to utility grids or the use of fuel burning power generators. Modern, well-designed, simple-to-maintain and cost-effective solar…
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Q. Can a person ever be held liable for injuries caused by someone else’s conduct? As a general rule, the law holds each person responsible for the consequences of his or her own actions – if your intentional or negligent conduct results in injuries to another person, you may be held civilly liable for the…
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Q. Can a shareholder or officer ever be held personally liable for the debts or liabilities of a corporation? Most people (or groups of people) who engage in commercial business ventures choose to do so through a corporation, a limited liability company, or another form of a business entity authorized under New York law. Once…
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