by Jules Halpern | Oct 31, 2025 | Employment Law, New York Law, Unemployment
The maximum weekly unemployment benefit in New York had not changed since 2019, when it was set at $504 per week. As of October 2025, New York State has raised the maximum weekly unemployment benefit from $504 to $869, a 72% increase. This increase marks the first...
by Jules Halpern | Oct 31, 2025 | Education, Education Law
Private schools across New York and neighboring states like New Jersey and Connecticut are adapting quickly to address widening skills gaps among students particularly in technology, critical thinking, communication, and math. These challenges mirror national trends,...
by Jules Halpern | Oct 3, 2025 | Employee Benefits, Employment Law, Labor Law
President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” introduced federal income tax deductions for employees who earn tips and overtime pay. While the measure is temporary (in effect through 2028), it marks a significant change in how these forms of income are treated and...
by Jules Halpern | Sep 26, 2025 | Artificial Intelligence, Child Abuse, Education Law
A recent RAND American School Leader Panel survey (October 2024) found that 13% of K-12 principals reported incidents of bullying involving AI-generated deepfakes during the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 school years. This finding illustrates how quickly deepfakes have...
by Jules Halpern | Sep 22, 2025 | Employee Handbook, Employment Law, Intellectual Property
Artificial intelligence (AI) has quickly become part of everyday work life. From drafting emails to analyzing data, AI tools are changing how employees get work done. However, with these opportunities come new risks, such as the potential for violations of privacy...
