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Monday, September 17, 2018

NEW LAW: Mandatory Sexual Harassment Prevention Trainings For ALL NEW YORK EMPLOYEES

http://www.sexualharassmenttrainingny.com/

Every employer in New York State is required to provide employees with sexual harassment prevention training, which is administered in compliance with the requirements of Section 201-g of the Labor Law.

Every employer in New York City is also required to provide employees with sexual harassment prevention training, which is administered in compliance with the requirements of Local Law 96.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
  • Between 10/9/18 and 1/1/19 all employees must be trained
  • All new employees must be trained within 30 days of start date
  • All employees must be trained annually
  • Employers must maintain proof of training attendance
  • Employers must maintain written acceptance of employer’s sexual harassment policy
  • NYC requires posters and information sheets
Lieb Compliance offers compliance with everything from policies to trainings.
Trainings are available:
All content is immersive with real world examples.

All trainings are conducted by employment law litigators.

Thursday, September 13, 2018

Andrew Lieb, Esq. and Dennis Valet, Esq. named NY Metro Rising Stars for 2018 from Super Lawyers

Lieb at Law, P.C. is proud to announce Super Lawyers has recognized Andrew Lieb Esq. and Dennis Valet Esq. as NY Metro Rising Stars for 2018. This is Andrew Lieb's 5th year in a row and Dennis Valet's 3rd year in a row with such honor. Only 2.5% of the attorneys in the state were selected.


Friday, September 07, 2018

Sports Tickets for Real Estate Attorneys - Title Regulation Annulled - Game On

Insurance Regulation 208 has been annulled in the Article 78 case of New York State Land Title Association, Inc.; The Great American Title Agency, Inc.; and Venture Title Agency, Inc. v. The New York State Department of Financial Services; and Maria Vullo, in her official capacity as Superintendent of the New York State Department of Financial Services.

As a result, and unless the decision is reversed, sports tickets for real estate attorneys are available anew from title companies. However, can an attorney ethically accept such tickets without running afoul of Rule 1.8(f) of the Rules of Professional Conduct? 


Advising Employers to Take Preventative Measures to Avoid Costly and Disruptive Litigation

With New York State enacting new protections for employees at a feverish pace, it is more imperative than ever to advise employers of preventative measures they can take to avoid potential violations of the many federal, state and local employment laws. These laws include but are not limited to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York State Human Rights Law, the New York Labor Law, and the Suffolk County Human Rights Law. This article reviews several practices employers should implement to minimize potential exposure to costly and disruptive litigation.

Read the full article by Mordy Yankovich, Esq. in The Suffolk Lawyer here

Wednesday, September 05, 2018

Career Opportunity | Lieb at Law | Real Estate Paralegal

Job Description

Lieb at Law, P.C. seeks a digitally savvy, detail oriented and self-starter to join our boutique firm as we rapidly expand our footprint. The firm services the New York Metro area, inclusive of the Hamptons and Manhattan and represents the largest real estate brokerage and title companies in the State of New York. Moreover, the firm’s sister company is one of the largest real estate schools in the state offering in-person and digital continuing education classes to real estate brokers and salespersons. The firm is a paperless office, with use of cloud based programs to leverage efficiencies. All must be extremely technologically savvy to excel in our environment. Must be friendly, charismatic and independently motivated and organized. A large part of this job is managing relationships with clients, vendors and referrals. Opportunity for career growth.
Responsibilities:
  • Drafting contracts of sale
  • Ordering and reviewing title reports and surveys
  • Preparing closing statements
  • Miscellaneous Clerical Work such as answering telephones, distributing mail and deliveries, announcing visitors, maintaining office appearance, watering plans, making coffee.
  • Managing calendar / scheduling meetings
  • Managing and building relationships with clients and referrals
  • Managing and building relationships with 3rd parties / vendors
  • New business intake specialist
  • Ordering title reports and surveys
  • Digital File Organization
Requirements:
  • Tech Friendly / Strong Computer Skills
  • Self-sufficient & take pride in work product
  • Charismatic and friendly
  • Organized
  • Demonstrative and assertive
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Calendar and Social Media
  • Minimum Associates Degree from accredited college. Bachelor’s Degree preferred

TO APPLY: EMAIL RESUME TO CAREERS@LIEBATLAW.COM