When it comes to the minimum wage, there are usually two different perspectives. On the one hand, people argue that employees need to be paid a living wage. On the other hand, people argue that if businesses have to pay more, they will hire fewer employees or close their doors. […]
Yankwitt LLP is proud to sponsor Gideon’s Promise, a public defender advocacy organization that provides training, mentorship and leadership development to improve the quality of that representation. This is an important organization given that 80% of people accused of crimes in the United States rely on a public defender to protect […]
Russell Yankwitt recently was interviewed by Westchester Magazine for its feature, Ask Westchester’s Top Lawyers. He shared stories about the firm, how it all began, and why his hiring strategy benefits the firm’s clients. This informative and insightful piece is a must-read! Read the article
Yankwitt LLP attorney Michael Reed will be speaking on Wednesday, October 16, 2019, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on “New York’s Overtime Laws: What Every Business and Lawyer in Rockland County Should Know,” at the DoubleTree Hilton at 425 E. Route 59 In Nanuet, NY. Registration begins at 11:30 […]
The New York Law Journal published the article, “Balancing Litigation Costs: The Need for Automatic Discovery Stays,” by partners Russell Yankwitt and Dina Hamerman in the August 15, 2019, issue of the newspaper. In the article, Russell and Dina propose amending the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to comport with the position taken […]