Insights

In December 2014, ABLE accounts were introduced by the federal ABLE Act (short for Achieving a Better Life Experience) and offered a tax-advantaged savings account for people with disabilities that permits saving and spending money for everyday needs - without jeopardizing means-tested public benefits like SSI and Medicaid.

New York employers entering 2026 face a growing list of employment law changes that demand immediate attention. With several new requirements already in effect and others scheduled to roll out in the coming months, employers must stay ahead of evolving compliance obligations related to wages, leave, and workplace policies. 

In the February issue of Patently Enabled, registered patent attorneys Jacob J. Golan, Ph.D., and George Chaclas explain how patentability can turn on properly distinguishing structure and intended use and how phrases like “configured to” can strengthen or weaken a claim depending on how it’s drafted.

Connecticut saw a relatively quiet year on the employment-law front, but there were several meaningful developments that employers should promptly address, including continued minimum wage increases, the expanded Paid Sick Leave Law, and new anti-discrimination protections and related leave obligations for victims of sexual assault and human trafficking.