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Right now, the federal Family Medical Leave Act provides for 12 weeks of unpaid leave for workers who give birth, adopt a child, become seriously ill, or have to take care of a sick...

Congratulations on your pregnancy! We know that finding out you're pregnant was probably one of the most exciting moments of your life, but it's also important to consider how it may affect your job—if it hasn't already. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for pregnant women to be discriminated against in the workplace,...

There's an interesting situation occurring on Long Island at the Nassau University Medical Center dealing with accusations of negligence—except these claims are coming from a nurse who worked at the hospital, not a patient that was...

When the time comes to select a nursing home for a loved one, it is easy to feel many different things: guilt, sadness, and relief are all common. However, many people take great care when choosing a nursing facility and ultimately feel content when they finally move their family member in. They...

In New York, we are one of 15 states that do not have a cap on payouts to patients in medical malpractice suits. Last year, the state paid out $760 million to medical malpractice victims, and we like to believe each victim got the amount they deserved following their difficult ordeal. In...

With the creation of online medical websites like WebMD, many of us like to take to the Internet to evaluate our symptoms and diagnose ourselves without seeing a doctor. However, when we schedule appointments with medical professionals, that means we are expecting a real diagnosis from a true professional. Unfortunately, even with...

We are pleased to announce a new D'Orazio Peterson LLP Special Report: 5 Common Questions from Victims of Hospital & Nursing Home Neligence (And How to Get the Answers). This information report was created following and as the result of representation and consultation with numerous victims, many of whom had similiar questions....

Back issues of Scott Peterson's bi-monthly column for the Saratoga County Bar Association – Employment Litigation Update – are available here.http://www.saratogacountybar.org/newsletter.html Read More About Employment Litigation Update Now Available…

The New York Times published an interesting op-ed recently by an oncology nurse at a well known hospital. The premise: that understaffing in hospitals is a major problem that leads to completely preventable injuries and death. The article may be found here: http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/08/17/when-no-one-is-on-call/?_r=0 In essence, this...

D'Orazio Peterson founding partner Scott M. Peterson recently obtained a $210,000 jury verdict for a Plaintiff in a medical malpractice trial in Rensselaer County. The trial, which involved a claim that a foot doctor failed to properly treat a post-surgical complication, lasted one week, after which a six member jury deliberated for...

Governor Cuomo this week introduced legislation entitled the Women's Equality Act. We will be watching this legislation closely, as it has a significant impact on the field of employment discrimination against women.

The New York Times editorial page yesterday published a very strong editorial discussing the recent “coming out” of NBA player Jason Collins – the first major openly gay male...