When someone is injured in a car accident, it’s only natural they want to be compensated for damages sustained because of the accident as well as for pain and suffering as a result of injuries inflicted by someone else’s negligence. New York, as one of only 12 states in the country that has adopted no-fault […]
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Do I Need a New York Patent, Trademark or Copyright?
When someone creates a new form of intellectual property, it is important to protect this valuable innovation through legal channels. Depending on the type of intellectual property you have created, there are different legal protections available to you that safeguard different rights. Because the law is complex, we are providing you with a brief guide […]
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What Happens in the New York Mortgage Foreclosure Process?
If you have fallen behind on your house payments to a mortgage holder like a bank or finance company in New York, it’s common to wonder what you can expect if you are unable to get back on track repaying your debt. Because New York is a judicial foreclosure state, the lender must file a […]
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When Am I Entitled to Punitive Damages in a New York Personal Injury Case?
Victims of accidents in New York are entitled to sue and recover damages for injuries they sustained because of someone else’s bad behavior. Once liability is established, usually by proving negligence, victims are entitled to compensatory damages they can prove in court for both the economic and noneconomic harms they have suffered. However, in some […]
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The Effect of the Changes New York’s Child Victims Act Brings to the Table
In January of this year, the New York Legislature adopted the Child Victims Act, simplifying and streamlining the process for individuals who were molested or sexually accused as children many years ago to seek by civil and criminal sanctions against the people who abused them. The Child Victims Act made many important changes in the […]
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How Should a Retail Store Enter a Lease with a New York Condominium?
In recent years, cities like New York have been at the center of a growing trend where stores enter leases with residential and office condominiums to operate on the ground floor of their buildings and cater to both tenants and the public alike. However, when entering these agreements, careful attention must be paid to the […]
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Can My Employer Enforce a Non-compete Agreement in New York City?
What Should I Include in a Non-Compete Agreement for Employees in New York City? New York City is a concrete jungle, and competition in the city is fierce. There are multiple vendors for almost every good and providers for almost every service imaginable within a few blocks of one another, so it is no surprise […]
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Must a New York Party to an Arbitration Agreement Always Agree to and Pay Costs?
When entering business or employment relationships, parties are often presented arbitration agreements – either boilerplate form or customized to the nature of the relationship – for review and signature. These agreements consign the signing party to arbitration of any disputes that may arise between them and the party presenting the agreement. Also, they often set […]
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What Are the Steps of the Pre-Foreclosure and Foreclosure Process in New York?
When unexpected financial difficulties arise, New York homeowners often struggle to keep up with a major expense in their lives – their mortgage payment. Many options are available to aid homeowners in making their payments or, if this option is no longer feasible, appropriately disposing of their property in a manner that recoups as much […]
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What Happens If You Die Without a Will in New York?
When someone in New York dies without creating a will, protocols and laws exist that dictate what happens to their assets. Under the doctrine of intestate succession, a decedent’s assets that would have ordinarily passed through a will are then given to their closest living relatives. Scope of Assets Affected by Intestate Succession Usually, intestate […]
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