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Equal Employment Opportunity and Anti Harassment Policy
May-18-2012 — This sample policy may be adapted to prohibit various kinds of unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation, and to establish a procedure for employees to complain about such conduct. It is presented for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or opinion with respect to any particular facts or circumstances. This sample may not be appropriate for some employers and it should not be used without professional counsel. It was prepared on More...
Steven J. Ricca and Scott P. Horton featured in Buffalo Law Journal Special Report on Social Media
Feb-21-2012 — Scott P. Horton and Steven J. Ricca provided their insights on the legal profession's use of social media in a Buffalo Law Journal Special Report. More...
Social Media in the Workplace is Both a Blessing and a Curse
Nov-12-2010 — While online social networking websites may have initially targeted high school and college students, they have rapidly expanded to all demographics. More importantly, they’ve reached even the largest corporations and a broad array of smaller companies and not-for-profit organizations of all shapes and sizes. Today businesses from Wall Street to Main Street have established presences in social media. More...
Business First Article - Social media legal side has biz implications
May-18-2010 — What might seem like an innocent status update on Facebook or a tweet on Twitter could carry significant legal consequences, according to Scott Horton, an attorney with Jaeckle Fleischmann & Mugel LLP who specializes in the legal navigation of social media. Read more: Social media legal side has biz implications - Business First of Buffalo More...
A Case for the Non-Compete Agreement
Feb-18-2010 — Today's increasingly mobile workforce requires employers to think seriously about protecting confidential company information against misuse or outright theft by key employees. Contrary to popular belief, New York courts often enforce restrictive covenants designed to protect an employer from unfair competition by former employees, particularly when a well drafted agreement demonstrates necessity and is reasonable in scope. To that end, employers should consider requiring key employees to sign More...
Tear Down the Rumor Mill - Article Features Scott P. Horton
Feb-11-2010 — From Monster.com - Office gossip can hurt individuals, stunt careers and damage corporate reputations. Learn how many companies are taking a harder line toward the rumor mill. More...
Case Summary - Buffalo Police Benevolent Association, Inc. v. City of Buffa
Jul-19-2005
Immigration FYI - Business Visitors to the United States
Apr-07-2005