Dec 31, 20201 minBan on New York Evictions to continue into 2021New York tenants are set to be handed a further lifeline, while many landlord and lenders are in great peril after New York City agreed...
Oct 2, 20201 minSelling Goods and Services to the NY Government: NY Procurement Law BasicsOpportunities abound for creative and street-smart businesses to sell services, goods, commodities and technology to NY agencies and...
Aug 7, 20201 minStarting Business in New York via a Joint Venture or Partnership Agreement?Starting a business in New York can be an enjoyable and profitable adventure if you get the business on the right track from the start....
Jan 12, 20201 minTermination of New York Commercial Leases based on Violation of New York LawNew York landlords may terminate a commercial lease agreement based on a tenant utilizing a leased premise for a violation of New York...
Sep 16, 20181 minBuying or Selling A Business in New York? Do Your “Due Diligence”Before buying or selling a New York business, make sure you understand how to perform “due diligence” for the business. This is essential...
Jun 12, 20181 minNew York Non-Compete AgreementsThe validity of a non-compete agreement in New York is measured in light of relevant principles and the particular facts and...
Feb 26, 20181 minFrustration of Purpose as a Tool to Avoid Contracts in New York: The BREXIT FalloutWe have clients that are supplying products to UK companies and UK companies that are being supplied products by U.S. companies. With...
Dec 30, 20171 minValidity and Enforceability of Electronic Signatures in New YorkFederal law governs, in most cases in New York, when the use of an electronic signature is valid and enforceable. The U.S. Electronic ...
Jun 17, 20171 minWhen 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...
Jun 8, 20171 minPrivate Placement Memos Get Start-Ups MovingRecently, I wrote about the two tools available to small businesses to stir interest and investment – the business plan and the private...
Jun 1, 20171 minEvery New York Business Owner Needs A WillNo one ever wants to think about it, but sooner or later we all meet our maker and before meeting your maker – have a will drafted that...
Mar 28, 20171 minTerminating A Franchise Agreement In New York: NY Franchise Law Basics The termination or cancellation of a New York franchise relationship requires planning, a thorough understanding of your particular New...
Mar 13, 20171 minEnforcement of Liquidated Damages Clauses in NY?When NY businesses contract with others, and those contracts include a clause for liquidated damages, be careful that your New York...
Nov 3, 20161 minSuccessor 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...
Nov 2, 20161 minU.S. Patents for New York businessesThe common types of U.S. patents that are available to innovative New York entrepreneurs seeking to protect their intellectual property...
Oct 25, 20161 minReasons for a New York Landlord to Hire an Real Estate AttorneyIf you are a New York landlord that owns or manages one or a few rental properties, then you are unlikely to have a New York lawyer on...
Oct 18, 20161 minSome Uber Drivers May Be Entitled To Unemployment BenefitsAn administrative ruling out of New York state found that, under certain conditions, Uber drivers may be entitled to state unemployment...
Aug 29, 20161 minNew York City Forcing Certain Employers To Sign “Labor Peace” AgreementsNew York City is trying to force certain employers to sign “labor peace” agreements with unions. Last month, NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio...