Everyone wants to believe their employer will respect their decision to do the right thing, and hopefully believes they want to encourage compliance with federal, state, and local laws. It’s also generally agreed society is best served when safety, environmental, financial, and legal requirements are followed. Unfortunately, however, it’s common to find employers willing to […]
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What Are Common Questions When Buying a New York City Co-Op?
In New York City, nearly every apartment is a co-op which are subject to many more rules than traditional apartment buildings. Due to these additional rules, it’s no wonder buyers in the market for a co-op have more questions than the average purchaser. Though everyone is different, some questions consistently arise when purchasing a co-op […]
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What if Someone Is Encroaching on My Property in New York?
New York City is a metropolis constantly under construction. New buildings are erected, and structures are renovated and remodeled every day. The flurry of activity means the city is also hotbed of disputes between landowners. A common source of disputes between real estate owners comes up when a new structure encroaches onto adjoining property owned […]
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How Does an Adjournment in Contemplation of Dismissal Work in New York City?
In some New York City misdemeanor cases, criminal defense attorneys are able to achieve the Holy Grail of negotiated settlements to keep their clients from pleading guilty to a crime. An Adjournment in Contemplation of Dismissal (“ACD”) gives a criminal defendant with little or no criminal history the benefit of the court and prosecutor’s doubt […]
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When Can Someone Sue for Wrongful Termination in New York?
Hirings and firings are normal occurrences in the course of doing business, but sometimes a New York employer’s actions when terminating an employee violates a federal, state, or city law and leaves them open to liability should their former employee file a lawsuit. There are a number of protections afforded to employees under federal, New […]
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What Disclosures Must the Seller of Property in New York Make?
Selling property in New York is a complex, multi-step process between buyer and seller. Real estate laws have given both parties legal responsibilities during the transaction and failure to comply with mandatory procedures and disclosures can result in costly legal penalties. One major responsibility of the seller is complying with mandatory disclosures New York sellers […]
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Can the Government Take My New York Property Through Eminent Domain?
It seems like an unfair scenario; you own property in New York, and you are suddenly contacted by a representative of an state agency or department’s real estate office notifying you the government is planning to acquire your land whether you like it or not. You may wonder if this is legal and what steps […]
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What Do I Need to Know about Parole Revocation in New York City?
In New York, after a person has served their mandated sentence of incarceration and are released from prison, they are on parole, or Post Release Supervision. The parolee is placed under a parole officer’s supervision and required to abide by certain rules and conditions to avoid being sent back to prison through a process called […]
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What are The Benefits of Establishing a Living Trust in New York?
When planning your estate there is a choice to be made between writing a will and creating a trust. While a will transfers assets to heirs at death, trusts operate differently. The grantor typically appoints themselves the trustee and retains control of the trust during the remainder of their life. Though living trusts have become […]
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What Are the Best Interview Practices for New York City Employers?
Interviewing candidates for a position in your company is a necessity for most employers in New York City, but can quickly turn into a legal minefield by asking the wrong questions or discussing the wrong topics. To avoid potential liability issues, there are some basic rules employers should know about during the application process and […]
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