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

If you run a business where you provide any kind of service to your customers or clients, a contract template that outlines the terms of your services could streamline the process and save you time, money and energy in the long run. Having a contract template does not mean you cannot modify the contract to...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

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