The first half of this series, addressing the historical development of the law in New York on the professional reliability exception to the rule against hearsay, was published on Sept. 18, 2023. This ...

In Hambsch, the court held that the foundation for invoking the professional reliability rule also requires a factual showing “establishing the reliability of the out-of-court material.” Tornatore, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about navigating the unspoken rules in today’s workplace. For much of the 20th century, ‘professionalism’ meant one thing: ...

Traditional professionalism often enforces dominant cultural norms, forcing employees to suppress their identities and creating "identity strain." This stifles diversity, innovation, and psychological ...

Exuding an image of professionalism is vital to survival in business, whether as a small business owner, a corporate manager or a frontline employee. Professionalism garners trust among peers and ...

Professionalism in the workplace is important for you as an employee because you’ll get more opportunities. Your boss will notice your professional behavior and appreciate it. When you display ...