One issue that we have been contacted about on several occasions recently is understanding what at-will employment means. It is essential to understand how at-will employment laws affect your rights as an employee and your responsibilities as an employer. What is At-Will Employment? At-will employment means that an employer can terminate an employee at any...Read More
Selling a business can be a stressful event and there is a lot of negotiation that goes into it. For purposes of this post, we will focus on negotiation of an asset purchase agreement, where the business sells most, or all, of its assets to a purchaser. There are many important provisions in an asset...Read More
During the spring (and summer) months, there is a significant uptick of residential home improvement projects underway or being scheduled, and therefore, this time of year is critical for home improvement contractors and subcontractors. Whether you are a home improvement contractor or a homeowner, this blog post will help shed light on the requirements of...Read More
If you are a contractor, chances are that you have had to file a mechanic’s lien on a project for payment due on work performed. We have represented many contractors over the years for which we have either filed and foreclosed upon a mechanic’s lien or foreclosed upon a lien that the contractor had already...Read More
As I have been discussing this week, I am excited to announce that my firm has acquired the litigation practice of Rogers, Habas & Eisen, P.C. (“RHE”). We have expanded our team, as well as our litigation practice, and are looking forward to all that is to come. Our firm has three main practice areas: ...Read More
As I talked about on this week’s podcast episode, we have some big changes happening at our firm! I wanted to share those changes here, in addition to the podcast, to provide another platform to share the news. In an unexpected turn of events, the firm will be moving forward as Catina Law, PLLC. After...Read More
As we reach the midpoint of the year, it’s crucial for businesses to not only assess their financial performance and operational strategies but also to take a close look at the legal aspects of their business. Conducting a thorough legal review at the end of the second quarter ensures that your business remains compliant and...Read More
You are purchasing a property and have tendered your down payment check to the Seller’s attorney. Your contract contains a mortgage contingency clause, which provides that, among other things, your obligation under the contract as a purchaser is conditional upon you obtaining a mortgage commitment within a certain time period. The clause further states that,...Read More
As our practice has grown and we represent more and more businesses, we are often asked whether the owners of a small business need to have a written agreement in place or whether a handshake is sufficient. If they do have an agreement in place, we are often asked whether it is sufficient, as well...Read More
We are so excited to be spotlighting our real estate practice area this week because our real estate practice has proven to be one of the most rewarding and enlivening aspects of our firm. We represent sellers and buyers in diverse real estate transactions in New York and New Jersey, and we also represent lenders...Read More
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