New York Specific Law
The 1- and 2-Family Homeowner Exemption in NY Labor Law 240: When Can Injured Workers Sue?
Introduction to the Homeowner ExemptionN.Y. Lab. Law § 240(1) is famous for holding property owners strictly liable when a construction worker falls from a height. However, the st...
Falling Objects and Hoisting Accidents Under NY Labor Law 240: A Guide for Construction Workers
Introduction to the Falling Object Prong of Labor Law 240When people hear about New York's "Scaffold Law," they instantly picture a worker falling from a ladder or a collapsed pla...
How to Prove Non-Traditional Family Succession Rights for Rent Stabilized Apartments in New York
Losing a loved one or having them move to a long-term care facility is incredibly difficult. For residents of rent-stabilized apartments in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens, this em...
New York Scaffold Law 240(1) Explained: Alteration vs. Routine Maintenance
Introduction to the Scaffold Law in New YorkNew York is one of the only states in the country with a law specifically designed to protect construction workers from gravity-related...
How to Sue a New York Bar or Restaurant Under the Dram Shop Act for Drunk Driving Accidents
The New York Dram Shop Act ExplainedWhen a drunk driver causes a catastrophic accident, they are rarely the only party at fault. Under New York law, commercial establishments that...
Enforcing Your Rights Under the New York Freelance Isn't Free Act: A Guide for Independent Contractors
State vs. NYC Protections for 1099 WorkersThe gig economy has exploded in New York, with thousands of creative professionals and tech consultants relying on 1099 freelance income....
Defending Against Non-Primary Residence Evictions in New York: A Guide for Digital Nomads and Snowbirds
Securing a rent-stabilized apartment in New York City is like winning the real estate lottery. However, the system is designed strictly for people who actually live there full-time...
Calculating Rent Overcharges and Suing for Treble Damages Under New York's HSTPA
For decades, aggressive New York landlords used legal loopholes and outright fraud to inflate the rent on stabilized apartments, eventually pushing them into the free market. In 20...
Navigating New York's No-Fault 'Serious Injury' Threshold: Medical Requirements and Timelines
Understanding NY Insurance Law 5102(d)New York is a "no-fault" car insurance state. This means that after a motor vehicle accident, your own insurance company pays for your medica...