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The Cares Act Provides Billions for Health Care & Small Businesses
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act or “CARES Act” passed the House of Representatives today and President Trump has i...
Jillian K. Farrar
Mar 27, 20202 min read


Actions Businesses Can Take Now to Reduce Future Covid-19 Force Majeure Litigation
Last week Governor Cuomo instituted New York State on P.A.U.S.E. (Policies Assure Uniform Safety for Everyone), ordering 100% of the non-...
Jillian K. Farrar
Mar 27, 20203 min read


COVID-19 Response: Feds to Require Employers Provide Paid Sick Leave & Family Medical Leave
In the early hours of Saturday morning the House of Representatives passed an emergency spending bill supported by President Trump addres...
Jillian K. Farrar
Mar 16, 20203 min read


Mandatory Reporting in the Age of Medical Marijuana: Ask an Attorney
This question and answer was printed in a Monroe County Medical Society 2019 Bulletin. During a recent well child visit at my family prac...
Jillian K. Farrar
Aug 1, 20193 min read


Fair Debt Collection Practices Act: Could Mean Big Changes for Debt Collectors & Consumers
Last week the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to implement the Fair Debt Collection Pr...
Jillian K. Farrar
Jun 4, 20193 min read


Supreme Court to Review LGBTQ Discrimination
Last week the Supreme Court accepted three cases that ask whether federal anti-discrimination laws protect LGBT people from job discrimin...
Jillian K. Farrar
Apr 29, 20191 min read


That Free Lunch May Be Taxable
On June 25, we wrote about new anti-harassment legislation that we expected Governor Cuomo to sign into law. On August 12, he did, in fa...
Jillian K. Farrar
Mar 6, 20191 min read


Ask An Attorney: Understanding Employer Contracts
I am graduating from my residency program and received an employment contract from my future employer. What should I be aware of while re...
Jillian K. Farrar
Jun 28, 20183 min read


Clearly Defining the Scope of Representation: Reducing Malpractice Risk with the Engagement Letter
A recent decision by the Southern District of New York reminds practitioners of the importance of a well-crafted and detailed engagement ...
Jillian K. Farrar
Sep 27, 20174 min read


The FDCPA - What You Don't Know Can Hurt You
For attorneys attempting to collect non-commercial debts for their clients, familiarity with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCP...
Jillian K. Farrar
Mar 20, 20174 min read


Surveyors to Immediately Begin Reviewing Nursing Homes’ Social Media Policies
Recently news agencies have publicized reports of nursing home staff using smart phones and other electronic devices to record residents...
Jillian K. Farrar
Aug 22, 20161 min read


Arbitration: Managing Litigation Risk in the Digital Age
General Mills, the food conglomerate, recently made headlines when it changed the legal terms on its website and reversed course after a...
Jillian K. Farrar
May 14, 20143 min read
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