February 2016 - New York State Law

New Data Shows Black Women Have Greater Chance of Preterm Births Especially in Connecticut

February 25, 2016 New York State Law Comments 0 Comment

A new study has found that black women across the country, and especially in the state of Connecticut, have greater odds of birthing a baby prematurely than white or Hispanic women. The study was reported by the New Haven Register and suggests a troubling connection between race and birth injury rates, which are more common among preterm babies. According to the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation’s data from 2014, 12% of births by black women in Connecticut were preterm compared…

More Than Half of all Older Americans Have Not Created a Will, and Their Children Could be at Risk

February 17, 2016 New York State Law Comments 0 Comment

More than half of all American adults are at risk of dying intestate, despite widespread public attention regarding the benefits of executing a will. In the absence of a valid will, each state’s laws govern how the estate will be administered. In general, having a will should help to ensure that decedent’s wishes are honored. A will may be declared invalid in cases of suspected fraud, forgery, or coercion, but having a property executed and witnessed will may help to…

Why You Should Be Careful With Your Investments

February 3, 2016 New York State Law Comments 0 Comment

Securities fraud is also known as stock fraud for investment fraud. In a nutshell, this scheme knowingly invites investors to purchase or sell on the foundations of incorrect information. More often than not the result is loss. Securities fraud can also be when an investor embezzles or manipulates stock or even gives miss information to the public about the financial reports and audits. Other illegal acts from the trading floor are inside your training, front running, Ponzi schemes and downright…