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As part of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, Congress instituted overtime wages for certain employees who work more than 40 hours in a week. Although the law has been in effect for nearly 80 years, employers and employees alike still have misconceptions about its protections.
One result of the… Read more
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Did you know that according to the Firefighter Cancer Support Network ("FCSN"), cancer is the second leading cause of death for firefighters in the U.S.? Did you also know that firefighters are 9% more likely to be diagnosed with cancer and 14% more likely to die from cancer compared to the general… Read more
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Recently, a former home health aide was sentenced to prison after stealing several hundred thousand dollars from an elderly couple on the Upper East Side. The former aide Stephany Hernandez forged checks and made large withdrawals from the elderly woman’s account. The abuse was discovered and… Read more
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The Department of Children and Family is investigating a report of potential financial elder abuse in The Villages. A woman with dementia allegedly gave $1 million to a man she had met at an assisted living facility. This reported decision — which has caused the woman’s daughter to seek power of… Read more
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What: Gree Dehumidifiers (See full list of recalled units below)Who: Gree Electric Appliances, of China.Why: The dehumidifiers were recalled after reports found they can overheat, smoke, and catch fire, which can lead to serious injury or death.When: The recall was issued and posted on the CPSC… Read more
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The attorneys at Morgan & Morgan are investigating potential lawsuits on behalf of consumers who purchased certain vehicles that contain air bag control units manufactured by Continental Automotive Systems, Inc. between January 1, 2006 and December 31, 2010. The affected units have a power… Read more
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The attorneys at Morgan & Morgan are currently investigating reports that Stream Energy and its marketing unit, Ignite, may have overcharged customers for electricity and natural gas services. Stream Energy advertises discount rates on its website to lure new customers. According to reports,… Read more
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Have you been burned by a chemical found in your workplace? Morgan & Morgan would like to speak to you about your injury and let you know whether you are able to file a lawsuit.Workplace chemical burns are extremely painful, and can cause lasting injuries as severe as burn injuries caused by… Read more
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Months after a federal judge blocked the U.S. Department of Labor’s attempt to expand overtime pay to millions of employees, Congress is attempting to make a change of its own to federal labor law. The proposed legislation would give employees the choice of taking comp time — paid time off that’s… Read more
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View a list of vehicles with defective exploding airbags here. *It is important to note that this is not a comprehensive list, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) advises all vehicle owners to check their 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on the NHTSA… Read more