This year, a new law took effect fundamentally altering housing regulations in New York. The Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act extended protection to residential and commercial tenants alike. The law offers renters and residents of manufactured housing eviction protections, permanently closes gaps within the state’s rent-stabilization system and expands the system statewide. But what […]
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Can I Sue for a Breach of Contract by a New York Real Estate Buyer?
If you are selling property in New York, you may wonder what options you have if a buyer breaches the real estate contract with you. A breach means the buyer does not fulfill their obligations after they have made an offer on the property and you have accepted it, which created a contract. These cases […]
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How Does New York’s No-Fault Law Affect My Recovery for My Car Accident Injuries?
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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