MCV Law Blog
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Why should you hire me to assist you with your real estate purchase or sale?
There are thousands of attorneys in the Central New York area that can assist you with a purchase or sale, but when you make an important investment like selling or buying real estate, you want a real estate lawyer who will be there for you from Contract to close and after.…
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Given the recency of the Covid-19 pandemic, there is little guidance from the Workers’ Compensation Board on how to win these cases. The Board has, however, issued a recent Board Panel Decision, which provides some guidance on what is required to establish a Covid case. The application of this case is still developing, but it does provide some important insight on how to win your case.…
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COVID-19 Emergency and Evictions- What it really means
Since March of 2020 there have been numerous laws, acts, and moratoriums put into place with regard to evictions. On December 28, 2020 Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2020 which changes the way evictions can be done in New York State until May 1, 2021.…
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Lease Review- Is Your Lease in Compliance with the Current Laws of New York?
On June 14, 2019 New York State passed the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act changing the fundamentals of the Landlord Tenant Laws and practice in New York State.…
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The past year has taught many of us lessons about life and loss and the importance of proper planning.…
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If I have been injured in a car accident, do I have to worry about deadlines?
Unfortunately, the answer is, yes!…
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Hurt at work. Is Workers' Compensation all there is?
If you are hurt at work, your employer’s Workers’ Compensation Insurance pays for your lost wages and medical bills. Because your medical and lost wages are paid by Workers’ Compensation regardless of how you were hurt, you can’t sue your employer/co-workers, even if they were negligent. So… is that all there is?…
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How to Make Your Closing Run Quickly and Efficiently
Here are a few things you can do ahead of time to make the process run smoothly.…
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How Do I Go To My Workers' Compensation Hearing During The Corona Virus (COVID) Crisis?
The answer, relative to hearings, is that the NYS Workers’ Compensation Board has a virtual hearing process that allows you to attend your hearing by phone or by video.…
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New York State New Power of Attorney Form helps people with Disabilities
On December 15, 2020, Governor Cuomo signed changes to the Power of Attorney law. The new law takes effect 180 days from the date of signing (June 13, 2021). The changes are intended to simplify the power of attorney form (combining the power of attorney and statutory gifts rider) making it user friendly by changing the requirement of using the exact wording in the statute to substantial compliance with the wording. The new law discourages financial institutions from improperly refusing to ac…