New York’s criminal laws have been undergoing drastic changes in recent years, so it’s understandable that most people are not familiar with the current criminal justice system and classification of crimes for adults. Knowing the differences between offenses can help determine a lot of life-changing things like whether they must be disclosed to potential employers […]
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What Is a Trade Secret and How Is It Created?
Anyone going into business needs to have a product or service others want in order to be successful. For some people starting a New York business, they have certain critical proprietary information that isn’t quite eligible for protection by patents, trademarks, or copyrights, but is still necessary to their success and would be extremely harmful […]
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What Rights Do Buyers Have Against Builders for New Home Construction Defects in New York?
Buyers often assume newly build homes, condos, and apartments should be perfect, but even new builds can have defects – design, materials, carpentry, appliance installation and even construction itself can be faulty. If this happens after you move in, buyers often wonder what rights they have in New York to have the problems fixed and […]
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What Would a Change to New York’s 50-a Law Mean?
Now that New York’s Senate is under the control of Democrats, the state’s controversial 50-a law is being looked at with an eye towards revision or repeal. This could mean sweeping changes surrounding misconduct involving the police and other corrections personnel. What is 50-a? In the New York Civil Rights Law, section 50-a declares that […]
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Questions to Ask When Negotiating Business Contracts in New York
Contracts are the cornerstone of doing business in New York. Entering one means you and the other party agree to fulfill certain obligations to each other. Though some contracts may be created informally through a handshake or orally, they are ideally well-negotiated written documents that clearly define each party’s responsibilities. Whether you’re negotiating, reviewing, or […]
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What Should I Know About New York’s Whistleblower Laws?
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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