What’s the Difference Between Sexual Harassment vs Sexual Assault?

What’s the Difference Between Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault?

Lesley Brovner & Mark Peters
August 23, 2022

Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault are two broad categories of Sexual Misconduct that are illegal under City, State and federal Law.

Defining Sexual Assault

In New York State, criminal sexual assault is covered by Sections 130 of the Penal Code, which includes a variety of crimes covering various sexual acts, such as:

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Internal Investigations: When do You Need One and What Should You do to Prepare?

Lesley Brovner & Mark Peters
June 23, 2022

In the current business environment, the way in which companies investigate potential misconduct can affect that company’s reputation almost as much as the alleged conduct itself. Moreover, without understanding the full scope of the misconduct it is impossible to reckon with the issues that occurred, create a compliance program and prevent future problems.

Below are a number of issues that you should consider before undertaking an internal investigation.

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Employee Handbook – need to know

Lesley Brovner & Mark Peters
May 12, 2022

As the workplace becomes more complicated and there is an increase in workplace related litigation, having an up to date and thorough employee handbook becomes increasingly important. A well drafted employee handbook can introduce employees to the corporate culture, mission and values; set expectations; increase compliance with federal and state laws; and help defend against employee claims.

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New York State Senate Passed Adult Survivor Act – Status Update

Lesley Brovner & Mark Peters
April 27, 2022

Latest New York State Senate Action on Adult Survivor Act

On April 26, 2022, the New York State Senate took a crucial step towards vindicating the rights of survivors of sexual assault by passing the Adult Survivors Act (S66A).

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Duty To Report Employee Misconduct

Lesley Brovner & Mark Peters
April 21, 2022

Under what circumstances must an employer report the misconduct of an employee?

There are a number of circumstances in which an employer must or should report the conduct of an employee. For example:

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New York State’s Adult Survivors Act

Lesley Brovner & Mark Peters
March 29, 2022

What is the Adult Survivors Act?

The Adult Survivors Act (ASA), if enacted, would be a landmark law that would create a lookback period allowing the adult victims of sexual assault and abuse, whose claims are now time barred, to pursue those claims in court.

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New York State’s Sexual Abuse Lookback Statutes

Lesley Brovner & Mark Peters
March 1, 2022

1. What is the New York Child Victims Act (CVA)?

In February 2019, New York State passed a “lookback window,” the Child Victims Act (CVA), extending the statute of limitations for survivors of child sexual abuse in criminal and civil cases in New York.

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What to do when you get a subpoena

What To Do When You Get A Subpoena

Lesley Brovner & Mark Peters
February 17, 2022

How do law enforcement agencies request information?

There are multiple ways that a state attorney general, U.S. Attorney’s Office or other law enforcement agency can request information: a simple letter request; a civil subpoena; or a grand jury subpoena. The method chosen is a first clue as to the investigation’s status and the severity of any potential charges. A letter request generally means the investigation is at a very early stage and the recipient of the letter is not likely yet a target.
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Obligations on Board Members of Not-For-Profits

What should I know before joining the Board of a Not-for-Profit in New York?

Lesley Brovner & Mark Peters
January 24, 2022

1. Make sure the organization has been properly set up and incorporated:

• Have articles of incorporation have been filed with the Secretary of State
• Have necessary filings been made with the NYS Attorney General’s Charities Bureau?
• Does the organization have suitable bylaws?
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What’s the Difference Between Sexual Harassment vs Sexual Assault?

What’s the Difference Between Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault?

Defining Sexual Assault

Internal Investigations: When do You Need One and What Should You do to Prepare?

Internal Investigations: When do You Need One and What Should You do to Prepare?

Employee Handbook – need to know

Employee Handbook – need to know

New York State Senate Passed Adult Survivor Act – Status Update

New York State Senate Passed Adult Survivor Act – Status Update

Latest New York State Senate Action on Adult Survivor Act

Duty To Report Employee Misconduct

Duty To Report Employee Misconduct

New York State’s Adult Survivors Act

New York State’s Adult Survivors Act

What is the Adult Survivors Act?

New York State’s Sexual Abuse Lookback Statutes

New York State’s Sexual Abuse Lookback Statutes

1. What is the New York Child Victims Act (CVA)?

What to do when you get a subpoena

What To Do When You Get A Subpoena

How do law enforcement agencies request information?

Obligations on Board Members of Not-For-Profits

What should I know before joining the Board of a Not-for-Profit in New York?

1. Make sure the organization has been properly set up and incorporated:

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