Some call New York, New York, the business capital of the world. Deals are made every day, from small projects with construction subcontractors to multibillion-dollar deals that affect countries across the world. Naturally, with that many deals happening, there is...
Commercial Litigation
Businesses must act ethically
The city of New York, New York, is viewed by many as a key business capitol. There are commercial transactions that take place every day there. Some involve small amounts, and others involve millions of dollars. When those transactions go awry, those involved may...
What are Shareholders’ Agreements?
Throughout New York, NY, there are businesses of all sizes. Many of those begin as partnerships, as people with skills, plans and resources combine what they have to offer in the hope of securing greater success together than they would have alone. Many of those...
New York laws protect consumers
New York, New York, is known as one of the busiest centers of commerce on Earth. Business people from the full spectrum of professions come to New York to ply their trade. Of course, the sheer volume of deals made inevitably means that a significant number of them...
Was your child injured by a dangerous piece of Ikea furniture?
Eight children have died as a result of a dangerous piece of Ikea furniture that's at risk of tipping over. The furniture seller said that it has provided services to secure and/or refund 17 million defective pieces of furniture, which pose a serious risk to toddlers....
Does your business need non-compete agreements?
If you are a small business owner, you have many responsibilities on your hands. You have to keep your eye on the bottom line, which is why you can't afford to breed competition right in your own workforce. Large corporations traditionally use ironclad non-competition...
What should you know about breach of fiduciary duty?
New York, NY has businesses of all sizes, from small startups to billion-dollar goliaths of commerce. Some are flourishing, and some are failing. All of them, at some point, will find themselves at odds with individuals and other companies they work with. At those...
Court: False online profile lawsuit under FCRA can go forward
What would you do if an online profile about you was full of errors? Many people access these profiles -- employers, clients, landlords -- even creditors. If the information were significantly inaccurate it could seriously impact your life, couldn't it? Whether the...
Corrupt landlord pleads guilty
Being a landlord should be simply a matter of supplying and maintaining a high-quality property that is leased to a tenant for a fair price. Unfortunately, some landlords cut corners and break laws in an effort to maximize their income, while minimizing their...
Why understanding noncompete contracts matters
Many business owners and employees have presumed that noncompete clauses affect only senior executives. However, noncompete clauses are now affecting employees at many levels, which is why it is important for both business owners and employees to learn about them. A...