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Does My College Student Need a Health Care Proxy and Power of Attorney?

Does My College Student Need a Health Care Proxy and Power of Attorney?

In New York State when a person reaches age 18, typically high school graduation age, that person is now considered an adult. This means that parents are no longer given access to their children’s financial, health and school records, without the consent of their now adult child. For this reason it is essential for parents to advise their children to sign a health care proxy and a power of attorney, before dropping them off on campus.

When Can You Sue for Copyright Infringement?

When Can You Sue for Copyright Infringement?

In a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision, the High Court put an end to the split in the circuit courts as to when a copyright infringement lawsuit could be brought, i.e., the “registration approach” or the “application approach”. In some circuits, such as New York’s...

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Overtime Exemption

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Overtime Exemption

On March 7, 2019, the US Department of Labor issued its proposed new exemption rule under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), raising the minimum salary from $23,660 annually (or $455 per work week) to $35,308 annually (or $679 per work week).  Under the...

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