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What is defamation?

When it comes to defamation cases, there is a thin line between others’ right to free speech and the right to preserve your reputation from lying people. If you sustain injuries due to someone else’s...

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What missteps contribute to a hostile work environment?

Working in a hostile environment can affect your productivity and threaten both your personal and professional success. Furthermore, you may feel threatened and face concerns about your safety and...

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What is false arrest?

When an officer places you under arrest, you usually are quite aware of the reason why. In most cases, even if you do not completely understand the reason, the officer has a legal right to place you...

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What is the distinction between independent contractors and employees?

Employee misclassification can lead to serious legal issues. Classifying an employee as an independent contractor means the employee misses out on benefits and other perks. The New York Department of...

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4 things you must prove in a New York slip-and-fall case

When someone else’s actions cause you to fall and suffer a serious injury in New York, you may look to the negligent party to help cover your medical and other expenses as you recover. Proving fault in...

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Employer liability for harassment

Pervasive, severe harassment in the workplace can create a hostile work environment, i.e., one that a reasonable person considers abusive or intimidating. Harassment involves unwelcome conduct with a...

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How can defamation occur on social media?

On the internet, a lot of people feel free to say anything they want. While you may feel like there is more freedom online, the reality is that you can still face the consequences of what you post on...

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3 criteria required to prove a defamation claim

Defamation is a false statement that someone makes about you that damages your reputation. Protections of free speech under the First Amendment do not apply to defamatory statements. There are two...

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