NY Business Disputes

Ban on New York Evictions to continue into 2021

New York tenants are set to be handed a further lifeline, while many landlord and lenders are in great peril after New York City agreed...

Protecting Trade Secrets under New York Law: NY Trade Secret Law Basics

Protecting Trade Secrets, in many cases, may be the difference between success and failure of your business in New York. The post shall...

Termination of New York Commercial Leases based on Violation of New York Law

New York landlords may terminate a commercial lease agreement based on a tenant utilizing a leased premise for a violation of New York...

Understanding New York’s Business Judgment Rule

Officers and directors of start-up corporations are responsible for managing and directing the business’s affairs. As the business grows,...

New York Non-Compete Agreements

The validity of a non-compete agreement in New York is measured in light of relevant principles and the particular facts and...

Enforcing Foreign Judgments in New York: Personal Jurisdiction Necessary?

The New York State Court, in a case of first impression held that in personam jurisdiction is not necessary to recognize and enforce...

Validity and Enforceability of Electronic Signatures in New York

Federal law governs, in most cases in New York, when the use of an electronic signature is valid and enforceable. The U.S. Electronic ...

Suing New York Banks in Equity: New York Equitable Accounting Remedy

Recently, we discussed a case where we were able to hold JPMorgan Chase to their word with regards to a stipulation made in a New York...

Negotiating New York Royalty Agreements

When negotiating the use of your intellectual property, patent, or process in exchange for royalties, these three basic tips are key when...

When Must Your NY Business Agreements Be In Writing?

While it is always advisable to put all your New York business agreements in writing, there are special rules that govern whether a...

IP Infringement vs. Fair Use? Protecting Federal Trademarks in New York State

Seems like a lot of high-profile trademark issues are happening all over New York. A recent U.S. federal matter outlines the basics of...

Liability of New York Shareholders for Unpaid Debt of a New York Company

If you reside in New York or wish to run a business in New York, it may be convenient to incorporate a business in New York. But before...

Successor Liability Pitfalls in New York

When buying or selling a New York business or any of a business’s assets under NY law, the potential successor liability of the buyer is...

Buy-Sell Agreements for Multi-owner Businesses in New York: New York Buyout Agreement Basics

When there is more than one owner of a New York business, creating a New York-tailored buy-sell agreement can save time and money if a...

NLRB Judge Rules Chipotle Is Liable For Labor Violation For Enforcing “Unlawful” Social Media Policy

This week, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ruled that Chipotle Mexican Grill had an “unlawful” social media policy that...