RCTobinLaw, PLLC

07/04/2026

If Teddy Roosevelt were alive today, he would loathe Donald Trump and be utterly repulsed by almost all of this administration’s policies.

07/01/2026

I hope she enjoys every penny. Way to go, E. Jean!

This week, the Supreme Court rejected Trump’s appeal against a jury verdict that the president had sexually abused writer E. Jean Carroll.

07/01/2026

Older workers should not have to relocate to avoid age discrimination. If these states can protect older workers, all states can protect older workers.

These 10 states offer the best jobs, pay and opportunities for Americans 65+ still in the workforce in 2026.

07/01/2026

The DOJ under the current administration continues to challenge established federal law to disadvantage employees. NYS law remains strong in defense of employee rights.

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) guidelines regarding disparate impact liability under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 are inconsistent with the statute and raise serious constitutional concerns, the U.S. Department of Justice said in an opinion letter issued on ...

07/01/2026

Federally regulated employers may soon face a sweeping statutory ban on non-compete clauses. For decades, Canadian courts have treated employee...

07/01/2026

The justices pushed back on some of President Trump’s signature moves, but they also expanded presidential power and supplied victories on long-sought conservative goals.

06/13/2026

Well, at least some good news today.

Crews are preparing to remove Donald Trump's name from the Kennedy Center, after a judge denied a request from the board to pause a ruling ordering the removal. MORE BELOW ⬇️

04/21/2026

Listen to Trump read the Bible?

No, “I will go to the altar of God,” see below, i.e., the annual reading of James Joyce’s “Ulysses” at the Symphony Space, 96th and Broadway, which takes place on Bloomsday, June 16. Art “trumps” hypocrisy.

‘STATELY, PLUMP BUCK MULLIGAN CAME FROM THE STAIRHEAD, bearing a bowl of lather on which a mirror and a razor lay crossed. A yellow dressing gown, ungirdled, was sustained gently-behind him by the mild morning air. He held the bowl aloft and intoned:

-- Introibo ad altare Dei.

Halted, he peered down the dark winding stairs and called up coarsely:

-- Come up, Kinch. Come up, you fearful jesuit.”

President Trump will take part in a marathon Bible reading event that celebrates 250 years of the Bible in America. Several other politicians and leaders from his administration will be reading verses as well. MORE BELOW ⬇️

04/12/2026

Annnouncement: We're Growing!

I post to share an update on my practice.

Over the past twelve years, I’ve represented individuals in employment-related matters—negotiating severance agreements, advising on executive contracts, and handling discrimination and retaliation claims. That work continues to be the most meaningful part of my professional life.

For the past several years, I have also worked closely with a not-for-profit organization on grant writing and development initiatives supporting environmental stewardship, K–12 STEM education, and related programs. That work has now transitioned in-house, and while I will miss the team (and, admittedly, the annual gala), the change presents a welcome opportunity to expand my legal practice.

I am now free to take on a broader range of matters, particularly:
severance negotiations and exits
executive compensation and employment agreements
age and other forms of workplace discrimination
retaliation and wrongful termination

As always, I approach these matters with a focus on practical strategy and strong, efficient advocacy. If you, a friend or a colleague would like to have a conversation about a workplace issue, I’m always happy to speak. And I always appreciate being kept in mind as a resource.

Rita Costabile Tobin
www.rctobinlaw.com
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