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Dec 30, 20171 min read

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 ...

Jul 20, 20171 min read

Obtaining A New York Liquor License

Qualifying for a liquor license in New York State may seem straightforward, but will get complicated if you do not know the basics. The...

Jun 7, 20171 min read

Private Placement Memos Get Start-Ups Moving

Recently, I wrote about the two tools available to small businesses to stir interest and investment – the business plan and the private...

Apr 13, 20171 min read

Registering Your New York Nonprofit For Fundraising Purposes

If your New York nonprofit is fundraising in New York, then you may likely need to register with the New York Attorney General’s office....

Mar 27, 20171 min read

Terminating 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 12, 20171 min read

Enforcement 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...

Feb 18, 20171 min read

NY Legal Protection For Employees With Disabilities In New York

As part of our ongoing series of postings bringing awareness to certain laws every New York business owner must know, we bring your...

Jan 2, 20171 min read

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 15, 20161 min read

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...

Nov 18, 20161 min read

Franchisors Filing of NYS Tax Documents

With the new year fast approaching, franchisors in New York should begin focusing on updating their franchise disclosure documents,...

Nov 10, 20161 min read

New York Franchisee Succession Planning

New York franchisees interested in succession planning must be made aware of the effect a lifetime transfer of a business has on estate...

Nov 2, 20161 min read

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...

Nov 1, 20161 min read

U.S. Patents for New York businesses

The common types of U.S. patents that are available to innovative New York entrepreneurs seeking to protect their intellectual property...

Oct 28, 20161 min read

Buying a Business in New York

When buying a business in New York, we recommend a more nuanced approach that contemplates matters beyond mere cost-benefit...

Oct 26, 20161 min read

New York Reverse Mergers Basics

If you are looking to take your New York private business public, consider the benefits and drawbacks of a New York reverse merger. ...

Oct 20, 20161 min read

New York Commercial Lease Basics: Negotiate a Good Guy Clause For Your New York Start-Up

New York start-up businesses can negotiate a Good Guy Clause into their NY commercial leases to gain flexibility in terminating leases...

Oct 17, 20161 min read

Some Uber Drivers May Be Entitled To Unemployment Benefits

An administrative ruling out of New York state found that, under certain conditions, Uber drivers may be entitled to state unemployment...

Sep 13, 20161 min read

Use A Cease and Desist Letter in New York

Proper use of a cease and desist letter is the first measure a business can take to protect itself from copyright and trademark...

Sep 11, 20161 min read

What NY Businesses Should Learn From the United States v. Texas Immigration Decision

The Supreme Court’s decision in the United States v. Texas this past June upheld a challenge to a pair of executive orders on...

Aug 24, 20161 min read

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...