Recently, I was asked by a colleague to troubleshoot a contract dispute that my colleague’s client has with his contractor, which has resulted in the contractor’s filing of a mechanic’s lien. The mechanic’s lien was filed last spring, but the contractor has not commenced an action to foreclose on the mechanic’s lien.  To make matters...Read More

There are many regulations that New York employers must comply with and one of them is that there are certain posters and notices that employers must post in the workplace. The following are some of the requirements, which you can view on the Department of Labor’s web site at https://dol.ny.gov/posting-requirements. There are many others that...Read More

In 1958, President Eisenhower established Law Day as a day of national dedication to the principles of government under law, and in 1961, Congress designated May 1st as the official date for celebrating Law Day.   This year’s theme is the “Cornerstones of Democracy: Civics, Civility, and Collaboration.”  Every year, our local bar association prepares a...Read More

When we consult with a client about representing them in purchasing or selling a home, we are usually asked about closing costs. We like to have this discussion up front with clients so that they know what to expect when we get to the closing table. While every transaction is different, in our experience, there...Read More

When a buyer is purchasing a home and financing this purchase through a lender, there are two documents that the buyer will need to execute at the closing table: a note and a mortgage.  Sometimes, these two documents will be combined into one and called a “mortgage note.”  But, for our purposes here in this...Read More

When we represent a client who is purchasing a home, we are often asked by the client what the purpose of a property survey is and whether they need to obtain one before they close. Our answer? Yes! Having a surveyor prepare a property survey before you purchase a home is really important. What is...Read More

In both New York and New Jersey, an affidavit of title is a closing document prepared and executed by the sellers.  This affidavit is sworn to or affirmed by the sellers in the presence of a notary public, and it is made in order to induce the buyers to accept the sellers’ deed and purchase...Read More

As we have mentioned here on our blog previously, provisions such as non-compete and non-solicitation clauses, as well as confidentiality and non-disparagement clauses, have been at the center of many cases over the years. The National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) has now issued a decision, reverting to prior precedent, that should make employers think twice...Read More

As general counsel to our small- and medium-size business clients, a large portion of our services consists of reviewing, modifying, and negotiating agreements – whether they are transactional in nature between our client and another party or concern our client and its personnel.  When these agreements need to be modified and/or assigned, there are several...Read More

On our podcast episode this week, Laura and I discussed how trust can be built, created, and earned in personal relationships and in business relationship. One of the fundamental aspects of trust in a relationship of any kind is communication. And so how does it fit in to a business relationship? Acting as general counsel...Read More