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

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

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

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....

The termination or cancellation of a New York franchise relationship requires planning, a thorough understanding of your particular New...

When NY businesses contract with others, and those contracts include a clause for liquidated damages, be careful that your 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...

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...

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...

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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