Text of New I-9 Forms Coming into Effect for April 3, 2009 April 02, 2009

New I-9 Forms will come into effect on April 3, 2009. Known as the employment eligibility verification form, this is an immigration form used by all employers as proof of the identity and employment authorization of their...


Changes to the New York State Power of Attorney Law: Effective September 1, 2009 March 02, 2009

Everyone working in aging-related fields needs to be aware of a new law significantly changing New York’s Power of Attorney. Some of the changes of interest to NIAWNY members are....


Article 81 of the Mental Hygiene Law: The Basics of Guardianship Proceedings October 08, 2006

Proceedings to appoint a guardian to act for an incapacitated person in New York are governed by Article 81 of the Mental Hygiene Law. This article provides basic information about these proceedings and pointers for attorneys...


Classification of Exempt Employees March 14, 2006

In 1938, after President Franklin Roosevelt had spent years trying, Congress passed the Fair Labor Standards Act, or FLSA. At the time it was passed, labor conditions in the US were reprehensible....


Overview of Conflicts that Confront the Lawyer March 27, 2004

Identifying Conflicts of Interest -- While this may seem simple, many attorneys get themselves in trouble by not seeing conflicts when they arise. It's hard to say "no" to a paying client, especially a long-term client. It is...


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