Talklex Podcast What Makes A Good Judge
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In today's episode, Scott and Giovanna discuss the "Misleading Headline of The Week", as it relates to comments made by Fox News host Tucker Carlson relating to the Supreme Court nominee, Ketanji Brown Jackson, and discuss what attributes make a good judge...
Talklex Podcast Legal Potpourri Sandy Hook School Shooting Settlement Sarah Palin Suit And More
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In this Legal Potpourri episode, Scott and Giovanna discuss some recent interesting (and controversial) legal stories, starting off with a significant settlement in a case against gun manufacturer Remington arising out of the Sandy Hook shooting. The episode is rounded off with...
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Who Is Liable For Gun Violence 2022 Update
This is an update of an article we originally published in 2017 after the Las Vegas mass shooting. Yesterday, it was reported that Remington has settled a lawsuit by the families of the victims of the Sandy Hook shooting for $73 million. This was the full policy amount of each...
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WHAT DAMAGES ARE RECOVERABLE IN A DISCRIMINATION OR HARASSMENT CASE? – NEW YORK EMPLOYMENT LAW SHOW – EPISODE 5
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Today we're going to talk about what types of damages you mat be entitled to in the event of employment discrimination or sexual harassment. First, it's important to remember that the laws governing employment discrimination, medical leave discrimination and sexual...
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Skiing Accidents To Sue Or Not To Sue
As many of our friends know, our son was recently in a pretty serious skiing accident. The edge of his ski clipped some ice and he was launched off the trail and into the woods where he hit a tree. Thankfully his leg took the impact and while he had to have...
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WHAT TO DO IF YOU WERE HIT BY A DRUNK DRIVER
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Today we are going to talk about what to do if you are hurt in a car accident involving a driver who was intoxicated or under the influence of drugs. But first, before we do, if you have questions or want to...
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three simple steps to protect yourself and your family in 2022 2
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"Year's end is neither an end nor a beginning but a going on."
In this year end episode Scott briefly discusses three small steps that everyone can take to help protect against the unexpected. These steps, if taken,...
WHEN CHILDREN KILL: PARENTAL LIABILITY
Like many other parents of school age children, for us, a school shooting is a worst nightmare scenario. Sadly, while these shootings don't feel particularly rare, it is rare that the parents of the shooter are charged – even though these killers often use a gun obtained in the home. Recently, after...
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EEOC Update: Know Your Rights – Covid-19 Retaliation
Today, the EEOC once again updated its COVID-19 guidance on the federal equal employment laws, this time to explain and clarify issues relating to retaliation against employees for exercising their protected rights. The update appears at Section M of the EEOC's COVID-19 Guidance document.
The federal...
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October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month Know Your Workplace Rights
A breast cancer diagnosis can be both personally and professionally devastating. Today we are talking about some of the employment law implications of a breast cancer diagnosis. This article is relevant to any type of cancer severe enough to fall under the “serious health condition” and disability definitions of the FMLA and...
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Know Your Rights: Survivors Of Domestic Violence
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Today we are talking about workplace and voting protections for individuals affected by domestic violence.
Employment: What is Discrimination Based on Status as a “Victim of Domestic Violence”?
There is No Federal Law Protecting Victims of Domestic Violence in the...
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It’s Back To School Time: Injuries, Employment Discrimination And Covid-19 Precautions At School
Inspired by Back to School season, let's talk about suing schools in New York.
First up, personal injuries.
Public schools in New York enjoy a layer of protection provided by the Education Law's notice of claim requirement (found at Section 3813). If you are injured at...
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