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.

Internal Investigations: When do You Need One and What Should You do to Prepare?secureadmin2026-03-06T21:06:29+00:00

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.

Employee Handbook – need to knowsecureadmin2026-03-06T21:06:59+00:00

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).

New York State Senate Passed Adult Survivor Act – Status Updatesecureadmin2026-03-06T21:07:34+00:00

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:

Duty To Report Employee Misconductsecureadmin2026-03-06T21:08:50+00:00

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.

New York State’s Adult Survivors Actsecureadmin2026-03-06T21:09:23+00:00

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.

New York State’s Sexual Abuse Lookback Statutessecureadmin2026-03-06T21:09:58+00:00