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- Dec 8, 2020
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New York City Ranked 2nd Place on “Judicial Hellhole” List
New York, failing just behind Pennsylvania and just above California ranked 2nd Place on the Judicial Hellhole List for 2020. The...
- Oct 2, 2020
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NY’s Rent Stabilization Law Deemed Constitutional in Eastern District Court of New York
In a hit to landlords in New York, a judge in the Eastern District Court of New York dismissed the claims of landlords challenging a...
- Aug 25, 2020
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Hiring a NY Lawyer or Law Firm in New York: Due Diligence of NY Attorneys
Hiring a NY lawyer can be stressful. I have hired many associates and senior lawyers for my firm and a large international law firm I...
- Jan 12, 2020
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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...
- Oct 6, 2017
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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...
- Aug 8, 2017
- 1 min
FDA Cracking Down on Underage Sale of Electronic Smoking Devices
NY Small businesses that sell electronic smoking devices like vape pens and e-cigarettes will now have to treat them as “tobacco...
- Jan 13, 2017
- 1 min
Possible Legal Concerns Created By Pokémon GO & Other Augmented Reality Games
Augmented reality games involve live direct or indirect views of a physical, real-world environment whose elements are augmented (or...
- Jan 2, 2017
- 1 min
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...
- Dec 28, 2016
- 1 min
Federal Government Considering New Debt Collection Rules
For the first time in nearly 40 years, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is proposing new rules that govern debt collection in an...
- Oct 24, 2016
- 1 min
No, You Cannot Take a “Ballot Selfie” in New York
With the Presidential election looming in a few weeks, here is a reminder that taking a “ballot selfie” to show your social media...
- Oct 22, 2016
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Cuomo Signs Law That May Cripple Airbnb in NYC
After a summer of discontent, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the toughest restrictions on short-term apartment rentals in the countr
- Oct 14, 2016
- 1 min
Federal Court Dismisses Claim That Disney Violated H1-B Visa Law
A federal judge dismissed lawsuits brought by two former Walt Disney Parks and Resorts workers claiming that it conspired with...
- Oct 11, 2016
- 1 min
Suit Claiming NY’s Daily Fantasy Sports Law Is Gambling, Not Skill
An anti-gambling reform group filed a lawsuit last week claiming that New York’s “Daily Fantasy Sports” law violates the NY State...
- Oct 2, 2016
- 1 min
Supreme Court Extends RICO Law To Cover Acts By Domestic Organizations Overseas
The Supreme Court determined in RJR Nabisco v. European Community that the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) — a...
- Sep 28, 2016
- 1 min
New York City Considering Subsidizing Legal Counsel For Low-Income Persons In Housing Court
The New York City Council is considering legislation that would make New York City the first jurisdiction in the nation that would...
- Sep 26, 2016
- 1 min
Pokémon Go Lawsuit Claims Game Creators Entice Users To Trespass
Creators of the popular Pokémon Go augmented reality game are litigants in a lawsuit claim that the game entices users to trespass on...
- Sep 24, 2016
- 1 min
New York Extends Time For WTC Disability Claims By 9/11 First Responders
This week, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a law that extended the submission deadline for disability claims by first responders who...
- Sep 22, 2016
- 1 min
States Sue The U.S. Department of Labor To Stop New Overtime Rules
halting the imminent implementation of it
- Sep 22, 2016
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Drafting a New York Prenuptial Agreement
In light of the impending divorce of superstar couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, now is a good time to become re-acquainted with what...
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