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What is a Special Permit and When is it Required?

David Simon — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 16:05:58 +0000

What is a Special Permit? As discussed in our prior article, New York Zoning Basics: What Landowners Need to Know, zoning ordinances divide the geography of municipalities into smaller and distinct districts, limiting the size of lots and buildings, density of development within those districts. They also prescribe permitted uses of the land and buildings […]

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Navigating the State Environmental Quality Review Process

David Simon — Fri, 16 Dec 2022 14:10:09 +0000

To view footnote, click on footnote number. Projects or activities that require approvals or permits from a New York State agency or local government are subject to an environmental impact assessment under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA). SEQRA is not intended to be a barrier to the approval of a proposed action but […]

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Combating Gender Inequality in the Workplace: NY State & NY City Take Proactive Steps to Fight Unequal Pay

David Simon — Thu, 19 May 2022 14:19:01 +0000

To view footnote, click on footnote number. In 2015, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff was confronted by two senior executives, Cindy Robbins and Leyla Seka. The two women believed that there was a gap between male and female employee salaries. Despite his skepticism, Benioff agreed to review the salaries of all 17,000 Salesforce employees. The audit […]

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Property Owners Beware:Adverse Possession in New York is Still Alive and Well

David Simon — Tue, 16 Nov 2021 21:24:51 +0000

Possession is 9/10ths of the law. Squatter’s rights. Use it or lose it. These are popular terms or phrases that most people have heard or used in casual conversation. While they may not be precise restatements of modern law, they are grounded in legal concepts that were developed thousands of years ago. When it comes […]

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New York Zoning Basics: What Landowners Need to Know

David Simon — Wed, 16 Jun 2021 14:00:13 +0000

Whether commercial or residential, land ownership comes with many responsibilities. One such obligation is compliance with local zoning regulations. Zoning ordinances can cover a broad spectrum of activities and conditions, including nonconforming uses, noise restrictions or even chipped paint. When a municipality determines that a landowner is in violation of a zoning regulation, an Order […]

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Wrongful Denial of Benefits for Reconstructive Surgery Following Mastectomy

David Simon — Tue, 04 Feb 2020 20:20:37 +0000

We continue to see instances where group health insurers deny coverage to women who elect to have reconstructive surgery following a mastectomy. With the exception of certain church plans and governmental plans, this practice is in derogation of both federal law and the law of New York State. The federal Women’s Health and Cancer Rights […]

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What Employers Need to Know About New York’s New Sexual Harassment Laws

David Simon — Fri, 21 Jun 2019 16:52:12 +0000

New York State publicly asserts to have the nation’s leading anti-sexual harassment agenda. To back up that claim, several new laws became effective in 2018 that will impact every workplace in the state. These laws should not be overlooked. Employers who disregard them will not only leave themselves subject to regulatory investigation, but also vulnerable […]

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