Table of Contents for Articles
Sources of the Law
Alternate Dispute Resolution
Employment
The Basic Rule in Employment Law in New York State: The Employment at Will Doctrine
Restrictive Covenants: Including Non-Compete and Non-Solicitation Agreements
The Definition of the Term “Restrictive Covenant”
When There is No Restrictive Covenant
The Enforceability of Restrictive Covenants
The Process of Enforcing a Restrictive Covenant
How Employers Obtain Restrictive Covenants from Employees
Why Employers Might Want Restrictive Covenants
A Word for the Employer: When a Restrictive Covenant’s Enforcement is Almost Guaranteed
Restrictive Covenants in Situations Other than Employment
Wage & Hour
The Law Restricts How Wages Are Set and Paid
New York State Rates #1 in Legal Protections from Wage Theft
Litigation
An Overview of the Litigation Process
An Overview of the Pleadings Stage of Litigation
Starting a Lawsuit: The Filing of a Summons and Complaint
Notice to the Other Party: Service of the Summons and Complaint
The Defendant’s Response: The Answer
The Content of an Answer: Affirmative Defenses
The Content of an Answer: Counterclaims and the Reply
The Content of an Answer: Third-Party Claims
The Defendant’s Response: A Motion to Dismiss
Planning Discovery: The Initial Scheduling or Preliminary Conference