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Dec 31, 20201 min read

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...

Oct 1, 20201 min read

Selling Goods and Services to the NY Government: NY Procurement Law Basics

Opportunities abound for creative and street-smart businesses to sell services, goods, commodities and technology to NY agencies and...

Aug 6, 20201 min read

Starting 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 min read

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...

Sep 15, 20181 min read

Buying 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 11, 20181 min read

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...

Feb 26, 20181 min read

Frustration of Purpose as a Tool to Avoid Contracts in New York: The BREXIT Fallout

We 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 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 ...

Jun 16, 20171 min read

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...

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...

May 31, 20171 min read

Every New York Business Owner Needs A Will

No 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 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...

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 24, 20161 min read

Reasons for a New York Landlord to Hire an Real Estate Attorney

If 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 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...

Aug 28, 20161 min read

New York City Forcing Certain Employers To Sign “Labor Peace” Agreements

New York City is trying to force certain employers to sign “labor peace” agreements with unions. Last month, NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio...