Friday, October 15, 2021

Podcast | Divorce Visitation for Unvaccinated Parents + How Raiders Coach Resignation will Spur Discrimination Lawsuits

 



This episode dives into the resignation of Jon Gruden (Raiders Coach) and how his email reveal will spur discrimination lawsuits + how online sports gambling should turn into online lawsuit gambling to follow suit. Speaking of gambling, we discuss whether divorce child visitation should be impacted by COVID vaccination status and to get the answers from the source, we bring on our special guest Divorce Attorney Evan Schein, who just litigated this issue in Supreme Court. To learn the spread before you put down your coin, tune into the Lieb Cast.

Thursday, October 14, 2021

No More Confidential Settlements in Discrimination Cases Brought Before the New York State Division of Human Rights

Starting on October 12, 2021, discrimination cases before the New York State Division of Human Rights (DHR) are no longer permitted to conclude with a private settlement. 


Instead, if settlement is achieved, DHR is now requiring "complainant’s attorney [] to state in writing why they are seeking a discontinuance and, if the reason is private settlement, the discontinuance will not be granted." Rather, "the matter [will be resolved] through an Order after stipulation that indicates the terms of the settlement or to proceed through the agency’s public hearing process." 


The purpose of this new rule, according to DHR, is "to ensure that the terms of any settlement comply with our basic standards and do not violate public policy."


Further, given that three-quarters of discrimination cases result in settlement, DHR will be able to collect better data of what is happening in resolving these disputes by monitoring settlements. Hopefully, DHR will actively compile this data and inform the public of their findings so that litigants can make smart, informed decisions, when settling cases into the future. 




Real Estate Transfer Taxes Going Up 0.5% on the East End?

On October 8, 2021, Governor Hochul signed S6492 into law and now the five eastern towns (East Hampton, Riverhead, Shelter Island, Southampton and Southold) are authorized to establish community housing funds to be funded by a supplemental real estate transfer tax.


Before any additional taxes are going to be levied, each town's board will need to enact a local law to that effect. 


Do you think that taxes should be raised on real estate sales to create affordable housing?


Before you answer that question, do you agree that the East End is unaffordable for much of its labor force?


The public purpose of this bill is "to establish a dedicated fund to provide needed housing opportunities" for "moderate income and working class local residents."


So, do you think your town should enact a local law, raise transfer taxes, and increase its supply of affordable housing? 






Attorney Andrew Lieb Clarifies Vaccine Mandate Accommodation Rights on Pix11


Attorney Andrew Lieb was interviewed on PIX 11 New York clarifying the preliminary injunction requiring NYS to provide healthcare workers with a religious accommodation mechanism to the vaccine mandate. 

Wednesday, October 13, 2021

Attorney Andrew Lieb Joins BNC to Discuss Police Officer Dragging Paralyzed Man Out of Car

Attorney Andrew Lieb was featured as a guest on Black News Channel discussing the video showing a police officer dragging a paralyzed man out of his car.


Attorney Andrew Lieb Clarifies Accommodation Rights on Vaccine Exemptions on CBS NY

A federal judge has temporarily allowed health care workers in New York to skip mandatory #COVID19 vaccines if they apply for religious exemptions. He granted a preliminary injunction on Tuesday morning. Attorney Andrew Lieb shares his expertise on accommodation rights as opposed to blanket exemptions.