Law Office of Richard C. Hochman

12/30/2019

https://blogs.findlaw.com/legalgrounds/2019/04/nope-parking-cops-cant-chalk-your-tires-anymore.html

The Sixth Circuit first ruled that placing chalk on a person's car constitutes a legal search, as a government official trespassed upon a constitutionally protected area to obtain information.

A federal court ruled that chalking tires without consent or a warrant is an unreasonable search under the Fourth Amendment. Read why on FindLaw's Legal Grounds blog.

12/27/2019

https://blogs.findlaw.com/law_and_life/2018/10/leaving-property-in-trust-for-grandchildren.html

Trusts, wills, and taxes are very complicated topics...It may be a very wise investment to visit an estate attorney to discuss your estate, and how best to leave it to your descendants, and friends...

Find a local lawyer and free legal information at FindLaw.com

12/25/2019

Merry Christmas to all who are celebrating today!

12/23/2019

Wishing all who celebrate a Happy Hanukkah!

12/20/2019

Between one-half and two-thirds of American adults don't have a will. But do you need one? The answer is a resounding yes... Click the "Send email" button in the upper right-hand corner of our page to contact us for more information about writing a will or setting up a trust.

Are you one of the 70% of Americans without a will? Do you need one? Learn why most people should have one, regardless of finances.

12/18/2019

Today, a lighthearted look at some of the offbeat laws on the books in New York State and Long Island.

You think that last traffic ticket was unwarranted? Well, check out some of New York and Long Island's strange and unique law that you must uphold.

12/16/2019

By learning common legal terms, you can execute your professional duties with confidence in your own expertise.

Explore the most common legal terms every non-lawyer professional should know to be more effective in his or her role.

12/13/2019

Oyster Bay will come alive with Holiday cheer and historical happenings on Saturday, December 14. A variety of local businesses will set up shop with special holiday deals on their wares and services. There will also be plenty of festivities including: carriage rides with a real horse, a visit from Santa Claus giving gifts to the kids, special cocoa for the parents ;-), a visit from Theodore and Edith Roosevelt, and more.

Check out the latest community post from one of your neighbors. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)

12/12/2019

https://blogs.findlaw.com/law_and_life/2019/12/what-to-do-when-holiday-lawn-decorations-become-a-legal-nuisance.html

You don't have to be a Grinch to be fed up with your neighbor's excessive holiday lights. Learn your legal options in this FindLaw blog post.

12/10/2019

‘Tis the season for family and friends!

A gathering for drinks is way easier than a sit-down dinner. Check out these kitchen and serving pieces for a successful holiday cocktail party

12/06/2019

The deadline for EEO-1 filings is September 30. So if you didn't file and are worried you need to, or have questions about your filing, contact the Law Office of Richard C. Hochman today.

https://blogs.findlaw.com/free_enterprise/2019/10/is-your-small-business-complying-with-new-pay-equity-laws.html

12/04/2019

There's still time to get a lot of this done before winter settles in!

Here is an easy checklist for getting your home's furnace air conditioning, fireplace, and other systems ready for winter.