Among the many other things that a business owner has to consider when starting a business, one of the most important things, if not the most important thing, that a business owner has to consider, is what legal structure is best for the business. In the beginning, there are many factors to consider.The most common...Read More

This week on the blog, we are spotlighting the litigation and dispute resolution services we provide to our clients.  Amongst the attorneys in our practice, we have over 40 years of litigation experience to call upon in serving our clients. Oftentimes, our litigation clients will contact us at a point in their dispute where a...Read More

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently made headlines with its ban on non-compete agreements, which was issued on April 24, 2024. This decision marks a significant change and it is essential to understand the particulars. In this blog post, we will explore the key requirements outlined by the FTC and what they mean for employers...Read More

On April 6, 2024, the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) Task Force on Artificial Intelligence released its Report and Recommendations to the NYSBA House of Delegates, in which the Task Force examined the “legal, social, and ethical impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI on the legal profession.”  Through its examination of AI’s...Read More

As we have discussed previously here, there are so many moving parts when it comes to a real estate transaction, on both the buyer’s and seller’s side. There are certain tasks that each party has to complete in order to close a transaction and a team of professionals that is helping them complete each task....Read More

In the hustle and bustle of day-to-day operations, it’s easy for business owners (Amy and I included) to get caught up in the present moment. Yet, amid the daily grind, there’s one crucial aspect that often gets overlooked: succession planning. Whether you’re a family-owned enterprise, a small startup, or a large corporation, having a solid...Read More

On November 1, 2023, Governor Hocul signed a bill entitled the “Notary Bill” that eliminates the requirement that an affidavit be notarized in a civil case. The law goes into effect on January 1, 2024 and applies to all actions commenced on or after that date. The Notary Bill amends New York’s Civil Practice Law...Read More