In most commercial lease agreements, the landlord wants an individual to sign a personal guarantee, which will in theory protect the landlord if the tenant defaults. Should the tenant default in the payment of rent, or for any other reason, it gives the landlord the option to pursue damages from the tenant, as well as...Read More

At some point in your life, no matter how old or young you are, you have either overheard someone talking about or asked someone where they keep important legal documents.“Oh, I keep all of my important documents in the drawer in my nightstand.”“I didn’t know I should keep them somewhere safe.”“I put them somewhere…but can’t...Read More

As attorneys, we completely appreciate when business owners contact us to inquire about the kinds of contracts that they should have in place to protect their business. Ranging from vendor contracts to employment contracts, there are plenty of gray areas that need to be addressed to ensure that the business has terms in place to...Read More

Mandatory arbitration agreements have been the subject of a litany of litigation all over the country for quite some time. They can be a useful tool for limiting an employer’s liability, especially in class or collective wage and hour cases. Now, however, an arbitration agreement that mandates arbitration of sexual assault and sexual discrimination claims...Read More

Hands down, a “title search” is the part of the real estate transaction that we receive the most questions about from home buyers, particularly if this is a client’s first real estate purchase. You may have heard of having “title” to your house, your car, your motorcycle, but you may not know exactly what that...Read More

If you are an artist or designer, you may be wondering what ways you can effectively protect your creation if it has useful components. Common examples include shoes, bottles, jewelry, handbags, and clothing designs. This article will discuss some key considerations when evaluating whether a copyright or design patent may better suit your work. Of...Read More

New York made changes to its Labor Law recently that imposes strict liability on general contractors for wage violations of subcontractors. The law became effective on January 4, 2022 and imposes great responsibility on contractors for ensuring that subcontractors comply with the Labor Law as it relates to payment of employee wages.Generally speaking, New York’s...Read More

For the past couple of weeks, we have watched state and local officials across the country begin to unravel the strict indoor mask mandates that have governed to date during this COVID-19 pandemic – for most places, these restrictions have been in place for 18 months already. Although we recently (just two weeks ago) highlighted...Read More

The New York City Council enacted legislation on January 15, 2022 that will require employers in New York City with four or more employees to disclose salary ranges in job postings (Int. 1208-B). Employers who are subject to the law will be required to begin disclosing salary ranges in job postings on May 15, 2022.The...Read More

The short answer to this question is, yes.Last week, a Nassau County Supreme Court judge, Thomas Rademaker, overturned New York’s mask mandate, which requires New Yorkers to wear masks in schools, on public transit, and in indoor spaces. The Court held that Governor Kathy Hochul’s administration did not have the constitutional authority to order people...Read More