85 Year Old Man Trapped in Car Writes Last Will on Car

October 25, 2011 By

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An 85 year old man, Robert Porter, was stuck in his car -in a ravine- on a road in Texas for two days. As he was afraid of dying in his car, he wrote what believed to be his final message on the car’s armrest. In the message he stated that he was in an accident and that he wasn’t trying to kill himself. He also directed his family to give him a closed casket at his funeral. To call for help, he used his car horn until the battery died and he was rescued about 40 hours later. See: http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2011/09/13/trapped-man-85-wrote-goodbye-note-before-rescue/?hpt=hp_bn1

According to New York Surrogate’s Courts, a valid will can transfer an interest in both personal property (e.g. bank accounts, furniture, stocks, and clothing) and real property (such as real estate). A will also allows a person to name an individual to serve as an executor of the estate and guardian over the children. Moreover, a will can provide protection for family members (for example, trusts for adult incompetent children). See: http://www.nycourts.gov/courts/nyc/surrogates/faqs.shtml#q3

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New York City Schools: 777 Workers Will Lose Jobs

October 12, 2011 By

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The New York City Education Department will let go of nearly 780 employees will lose their jobs by October, in the largest layoff at a single agency since Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg took office in 2002. The layoffs are a result of budget cuts to the school which have occurred in each of the last four years. Principals will be forced to make tough decisions about what and whom to do without. Full article.

Those who are employed understand that now, more than ever, employment of any kind is crucial, and that “job security” has become a thing of the past. During these tough times many companies are forced to lay – off workers to keep afloat. Though many companies will act within the bounds of the law, some may use tactics that are unlawful. It is crucial that employees know and understand their rights under the law. The attorneys at Leeds, Morelli & Brown, P.C. work to uncover unlawful business practices and empower employees to stand up for their rights.

Leeds Morelli & Brown, PC devotes a large area of practice to employment law. Our firm has had considerable success in matters of employment discrimination throughout Long Island and the New York City area. For more information, contact Leeds, Morelli and Brown, PC at 1-800-585-4658 for a free consultation.

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Childhood Sexualized? Outrage Over Children Working In Adult Industries

October 3, 2011 By

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The French website Jours Apres Lunes has posted revealing pictures of young girls wearing panties and bras. The advertisement campaign depicts young girls wearing a new line from the French designer Sophie Morin. Fashion designer Sophie Morin declares her children’s lingerie line is meant for children to wear underwear that is soft and pleasant to wear, and in no way an extension of provocative women’s lingerie. The pictures tell a different story. The advertisement campaign has many children advocates outraged. Full article.

Under New York law, children under 14 years of age may not be employed any time, neither after school nor during vacation. However, minors 11 years of age or older may work outside school hours as newspaper carriers to deliver, or sell and deliver newspapers, shopping papers, or periodicals to homes or business places. Minors 12 years of age or older may work outside school hours for their parents or guardians either on the home farm or at other outdoor work not connected with a business. There is no minimum age for child performers at theatrical, radio, or television performances or for child models, although a permit is required prior to employment. For more details regarding New York’s Child Labor Laws see: NY Department of Labor

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