The concept of “reasonably equivalent value” is prevalent in almost every voidable transaction claim. In a way, it’s a very simple concept: Let’s say you give someone a computer that’s worth $1,000, and you only charge them $10 for it. The $10 would not be…
The U.S. state in which a white American woman is born can have a surprising effect on her lifetime earnings. According to new economic research, a woman who is born in a state that has a high prevalence of sexist attitudes will work – and…
No employee should ever be subjected to sexual harassment at work. But even though sexual harassment in the workplace is illegal, it is quite common. There are many misconceptions and myths about sexual harassment that may prevent an employee from taking action to stop the…
Sometimes you need to miss work. You get sick, or someone in your family does. Medical and dental appointments can conflict with work schedules. It seems like there’s always the potential for a health-related matter to make getting to work more difficult, and missing work…
Most claims for voidable transactions fall under what’s known as constructive fraud. In a constructive fraud, a debtor or third party can be held liable for fraudulent conduct even though the offending party did not intend to defraud the creditor. This typically occurs when a…
The ALDO Group, an international retailer of shoes and accessories, has 53 stores in New York. The group was recently targeted by the New York Attorney General’s office for questioning job applicants about their criminal histories despite the state’s 2015 “ban the box” legislation. Stores…