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Employment Law

Protect your business with expert guidance on workplace policies, discrimination, wage laws, and more.

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Business Law

Strategic legal solutions to support your business from formation to litigation and beyond.

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Education Law

Helping schools stay compliant with legal audits, policy development, and staff agreements.

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Mediation Services

Leveraging employment and corporate law experience to mediate workplace disputes and business conflicts with precision and practical results.

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At Halpern & Scrom Law, we are driven by a mission to be trusted partners in our clients’ success. Grounded in values of integrity and creativity, we deliver proactive, practical counsel that aligns with each client’s unique goals. We’re proud to offer a collaborative and diverse environment where client relationships are prioritized, and where mentorship, preparation, and responsiveness define our approach. This commitment shapes each decision we make and every solution we provide, ensuring our clients receive exceptional service and support to achieve their goals.

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What Does New York’s New Credit Check Law Mean for Employers?

New York employers now face a major change in hiring and employment compliance rules. As of April 2026, most employers across New York State are no longer allowed to request or use an applicant’s or employee’s credit history when making...

How Can You Respond to a Department of Labor Complaint

A complaint filed with the U.S. or a State Department of Labor (DOL) can quickly escalate into a wage-and-hour investigation. Employers are best protected when they respond promptly, stay organized, and ensure records are properly preserved. It is...

What Business Structure Is Required for Licensed Professionals?

When starting a business, choosing the right legal structure is more than a formality. It can shape your liability exposure, compliance obligations, and even how clients perceive your services. In many states, the type of entity you must form is...

What is the New Landscape for Noncompete Clauses?

Noncompete agreements have long been a staple of employment contracts, especially with senior executives or those in a sales capacity. Employers have used noncompete clauses in agreements to protect trade secrets, preserve client relationships,...

Can AI Note-Takers Get Your Organization in Legal Trouble?

Workplace recording issues are evolving quickly. What used to mean a hidden phone in a conference room now includes AI transcription tools, automatic meeting summaries, wearable devices, and smart glasses that can capture audio or video with little...

What Does New York’s New Credit Check Law Mean for Employers?

New York employers now face a major change in hiring and employment compliance rules. As of April 2026, most employers across New York State are no longer allowed to request or use an applicant’s or employee’s credit history when making...

How Can You Respond to a Department of Labor Complaint

A complaint filed with the U.S. or a State Department of Labor (DOL) can quickly escalate into a wage-and-hour investigation. Employers are best protected when they respond promptly, stay organized, and ensure records are properly preserved. It is...

What Business Structure Is Required for Licensed Professionals?

When starting a business, choosing the right legal structure is more than a formality. It can shape your liability exposure, compliance obligations, and even how clients perceive your services. In many states, the type of entity you must form is...

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