Tag: labor law

Recently, the Appellate Division, Second Department heard cases that include affirming a decision on a slip-and-fall due to inadequate evidence of hazard awareness, reversing a summary judgment in a guarantee dispute requiring further evidence, upholding a decision on driver negligence in a traffic accident, and reversing a summary judgment in a labor law case due to unresolved factual issues. Brooklyn Eagle photo by Rob Abruzzese

Latest decisions from the Appellate Division, Second Department

May 1 | Robert Abruzzese, Courthouse Editor

Slip-and-Fall appeal upheld after defendant fails to show lack of...

The Brooklyn Women’s Bar Association members engaged in a virtual “Lunch with a Judge” session, featuring Hon. Lawrence Knipel discussing his legal journey and court operations.Zoom Screen capture

Brooklyn Women’s Bar Association hosts Hon. Lawrence Knipel for insightful ‘Lunch with a Judge’ session

November 28 | Robert Abruzzese, Courthouse Editor

The Brooklyn Women’s Bar Association (BWBA) recently held its latest “Lunch...

Unemployment Insurance Services offices at 250 Schermerhorn St. in Downtown Brooklyn. Photo: Paul Frangipane/Brooklyn Eagle

Wage protection laws in New York: A look at Part 195, your shield against unfair pay cuts and deductions

August 2 | Rob Abruzzese

In New York State, employees can take solace in the strength of...

Starbucks asks labor board to halt union votes temporarily

August 16 | Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press

Starbucks on Monday asked the National Labor Relations Board to temporarily suspend...