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Showing posts with label constitutional law. Show all posts
Showing posts with label constitutional law. Show all posts

Thursday, September 07, 2023

Employees Protected from Political Viewpoint Discrimination by Employers

Effective 9/6/2023, employees in NYS have greatly expanded rights to freedom of speech and conscience. Employees can now avoid their employer's views on politics or religion. This is huge. 

Specifically, A6604, amends Labor Law 201-d, which prohibits employment discrimination for political activities and recreational activities. Under the law, an employee can sue for equitable relief and damages. 


Key Amendments 

Now, the law defines:

"Political matters" as "matters relating to elections for political office, political parties, legislation, regulation and the decision to join or support any political party or political, civic, community, fraternal or labor organization."


"Religious matters" as "matters relating to religious affiliation and practice and the decision to join or support any religious organization or association." 


Under the amended law, employers cannot force employees to attend meetings or listen to / view communications primarily designed to express the employer’s opinions on Religious matters or Political matters.


There is also a notification requirement where employers must post a sign in workplaces informing employees of their rights as per this section.








Thursday, August 10, 2023

FOX LiveNOW: Attorney Andrew Lieb Analyzes SCOTUS' Ghost Guns Decision and Tory Lanez Sentencing

Attorney Andrew Lieb joined LiveNOW from FOX to both offer clarity and insight into the Supreme Court's decision to reinstate the regulation of ghost guns, and to analyze Rapper Tory Lanez' sentencing.  


Ghost GunsThe Supreme Court's 5-4 decision to reinstate the regulation does not indicate a final stance on the regulation's substance. Rather, it's a preservation of the status quo pending appeal. Lieb's legal interpretation suggests that to address the ghost gun issue effectively, Congress might consider legislation to ensure that assembled guns and unassembled kits adhere to the same regulations, simplifying enforcement and closing potential legal loopholes.


The Lanez Conviction: The case of Tory Lanez's shooting of Megan Thee Stallion has legal circles and the public alike dissecting the intricacies of judicial sentencing. The ten-year sentence Lanez received, against the backdrop of the prosecution's 13-year recommendation and the potential 22+ year maximum. A criminal act was committed, and the judicial system delivered a sentence in response to it. 



Wednesday, August 24, 2022

CBS NY: Attorney Andrew Lieb Answers Questions about Diplomatic Immunity

 


South Sudan diplomat accused of rape not yet facing charges, raising questions about diplomatic immunity. Attorney Andrew Lieb appears on CBS NY to answer questions.

Wednesday, July 13, 2022

Can NY Landlords Ban Firearms?

Wednesday, July 06, 2022

NEWS 12: Attorney Andrew Lieb on News 12 Talking About The Landmark Supreme Court Issues

 

Attorney Andrew Lieb joined News12 to review all the landmark Supreme Court rulings from this term and how they impact you. We answered live social media questions on topics such as Guns, Abortion, School Prayer and more. You don't want to miss this if you care about your rights.

Friday, July 01, 2022

Court TV: Jan 6 Confirmation Hearings: Legal & Political Analysis with Andrew Lieb


 Attorney Andrew Lieb joins Court TV to discuss the January 6th Confirmation Hearings. 

FOX 5: Supreme Court Curbs EPA’s Climate Powers. Analysis with Attorney Andrew Lieb

 

Attorney Andrew Lieb analysis Supreme Court curbing EPA's climate powers on FOX 5 NY. 

Thursday, June 30, 2022

CBS NY: NY State Legislature To Take Up New Gun Bill. Legal Analysis w/ Constitutional Attorney Andrew Lieb


 


With guns, we need to separate our policy evaluation from our constitutional analysis. While Governor Hochul's proposals may be good policy, they are surely greater than the instructions of SCOTUS and if enacted, will likely result in yet another gun case before the high court. Attorney Andrew Lieb was interviewed on CBS NY on 6/29/22. 

Wednesday, June 29, 2022

Court TV: Supreme Court Sides With HS Coach in Prayer Case. Analysis with Constitutional Attorney Andrew Lieb


Attorney Andrew Lieb joins Court TV to analyze the Supreme Court case with the High School Coach in Prayer. 

Tuesday, June 28, 2022

CBS NY: Judge blocks NYC Law Allowing Noncitizens To Vote. Legal Analysis with Attorney Andrew Lieb


Andrew Lieb joins CBS NY and provides an analysis on the State's constitution regarding the judge blocking NYC law allowing noncitizens to vote. 

Newsy: New Privacy Concerns For Employees Seeking To Get Abortions Out-Of-State w/ Attorney Andrew Lieb

Attorney Andrew Lieb joins Newsy to discuss new privacy concerns for employees seeking to get abortions out-of-state. 



NewsNation: Supreme Court Rules For Former Coach in Public School Prayer Case. Analysis w/ Attorney Andrew Lieb

 


Attorney Andrew Lieb joins NewsNation to discuss the Supreme Court ruling for former coach in public school prayer case. 

Monday, June 27, 2022

NewsNation: Supreme Court Overturns Roe v. Wade. Analysis with Andrew Lieb

Attorney Andrew Lieb joins May Davis (former legal adviser to President Trump) on NewsNation to analyze SCOTUS overturning Roe v. Wade.

COURT TV: Supreme Court Overturns Roe v. Wade. Analysis with Attorney Andrew Lieb

 


Attorney Andrew Lieb breaks down SCOTUS overturning Roe v. Wade on Court TV on 6/24/2022. 

NEWS 12: Supreme Court Overturns Roe v. Wade. Legal Analysis With Attorney Andrew Lieb (Part 1)


Attorney Andrew Lieb analyzes SCOTUS overturning Roe v. Wade discussing a Florida lawsuit arguing that free exercise of religion is being jeopardized. Appearance on News 12 NY on 6/24/2022

Thursday, June 23, 2022

NEWS 12 Interview: Supreme Court Strikes Down NY Gun Concealed Carry Law. Analysis with Attorney Andrew Lieb


New Yorkers are now subject to the same rules as 43 other states which are shall issue gun permit states. Moving forward, only sensitive places like the legislature, polling places, and courthouses will be 100% free of guns. This interview aired on News 12 Long island at 12:3pm on 6/23/22 

FOX 5 NY Interview: Supreme Court Strikes Down NY Concealed Gun Law with Attorney Andrew Lieb

Supreme Court Strikes Down New York Concealed Gun Law. The presumption now is that everyone has a right to have a gun because it is the "quintessential self-defense weapon" according to SCOTUS. After this case, states cannot premise gun regulations on the state's important interest, but instead the text of the constitution and its context from the history when it was written. Legal Analysis on FOX 5 NY with Attorney Andrew Lieb.

Wednesday, June 22, 2022

NBC Interview: Attorney Andrew Lieb on Supreme Court Announcements on 6/21/22


Attorney Andrew Lieb predicts when the SCOTUS Roe v. Wade decision will be out and provides an explanation of 2 big rulings, including that an attempted crime can't be a crime of violence for purposes of sentencing PLUS that the Free Exercise Clause requires that tuition assistance be available to religious schools, if parents so choose, in trumping the Establishment Clause.


Legal Analysis with Constitutional Attorney Andrew Lieb at Lieb at Law, P.C. Interview aired on NBC LX on 6/21/2022 at 12pm.

Thursday, June 16, 2022

Newsmax Interview: Attorney Andrew Lieb on Security For Supreme Court Justices


Constitutional Attorney Andrew Lieb joins Shaun Kraisman of Newsmax to explain the importance of the House joining the Senate in providing security to Supreme Court Justices and their families by passing the Supreme Court Police Parity Act - Who is right, Congressman Jordan's or Lieb? Were the 27 no votes about intimidating the Justices or just putting politics over safety?

CBS Interview: Attorney Andrew Lieb On New Worries About The Future of Guns in NYC


CBS New York Interviews Attorney Andrew Lieb about the future of guns in NYC.