New law establishes Office of the Advocate for People with Disabilities. The Office assures that disabled people are afforded the opportunity to exercise all of the rights and responsibilities accorded to citizens of New York.Operating under the Department of State, the Office shall advise and assist state agencies in...
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Wednesday, February 09, 2022
Monday, January 10, 2022
10
Jan
Starting on April 30, 2022, the annual interest rate on money judgments arising out of consumer debt will be reduced from 9% to 2%.The new
law amends New York Civil Practice Laws and Rules §5004.It's important to note that if the previous 9% interest rate applied to an ongoing judgment, the creditor has...
10
Jan
A new law seeks to reduce bias against injured workers in low-income brackets who cannot afford attorneys' fees.New York's Workers’ Compensation law has been amended to include awarding
attorneys’ fees for the following services:1/3rd of one week’s compensation for
awards made directing the continuation of weekly...
Tuesday, January 04, 2022
04
Jan
New York State has adopted Sick Leave requirements for employers to
follow under NY
Labor Law § 196-b. With the new rule having become effective on 12/22/21, employers and their HR teams need to get up to speed quickly. The new rule requires employers of 3 different categorical
sizes to provide
a minimum number of...
Monday, December 27, 2021
27
Dec
A new NYS law requires all food service establishments with a grease trap / interceptor to ensure that it's designed to withstand expected loads & prevent unauthorized access. This law is effective 1/10/2022. The law also calls for the State Fire Prevention & Building Code Counsel...
27
Dec
The Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Law in NYS is being updated. A new law provides for payment receipts for applications, which is effective 2/20/2022. It also provides that the status of all licenses / permits should be posted on its website by 12/22/2022. This website will also provide the anticipated...
Thursday, December 23, 2021
23
Dec
New law establishes a dedicated phone line for public use to voice complaints of housing discrimination. New York State’s Division of Human Rights will operate the phone line during regular business hours. The phone number will be posted on the Division of Human Rights website.The law becomes effective, 120 days after...
Thursday, December 16, 2021
16
Dec
NYC released new
vaccine requirements, by Order of the Commissioner of Health and Mental Hygiene, mandating all private sector workers to be vaccinated by
December 27th with at least 1 dose of any COVID-19 vaccine. A
2nd dose is required 45 days after a worker shows proof of vaccination for the Pfizer or Moderna...
Monday, December 13, 2021
13
Dec
The New York State Legislature passed Bill S3437C that
establishes a dedicated phone line for public use to voice complaints of
housing discrimination. New York State’s Division of Human Rights will operate
the phone line during regular business hours. The phone number will be posted
on the Division of Human Rights website.
The...
Friday, December 10, 2021
10
Dec
As of October 7th, 2021, the Town of East Hampton
made changes to their Zoning Laws that are relevant to constructing an
accessory structure.
§ 255-11-20 of the Town of East Hampton Zoning Laws states
that accessory buildings, including garages, if detached from the main
building, shall be not less than...
Friday, November 12, 2021
12
Nov
On November 10, 2021, Federal Regulators issued a statement
that lenders will no longer be afforded leniency with complying with mandatory mortgage
servicing practices.
As background, Federal Regulators had previously issued an
April 2020 Joint Statement, in response to COVID, that they would not take
supervisory...
Thursday, November 11, 2021
11
Nov
With the foreclosure and eviction moratoriums coming to an
end in January 2022, New Yorkers are about to feel pinched in their housing
costs, which may turn into utility billing issues.
New Yorkers just received increased rights and
beginning on December 8, 2021, utility companies are prohibited from engaging
in...
Friday, September 10, 2021
10
Sep
Lieb at Law, P.C. 's working relationship and history of collaboration with the Department of State's Division of Licensing Services led open and frank discussions between the prosecutor and defense counsel, resulting in a mutual understanding that voluntary dismissal of the complaint against a real estate agent facing...
