The intellectual property of your New York business may be a matter of great secrecy. As long as you commit no criminal acts, you have every right to keep it so. You may find that some or all of your trade secrets are being infringed on by another party. If this is...
The situation that has required many people to work from home has resulted in many new entrepreneurs also taking advantage of the ability to operate a business by utilizing the virtual marketplace. In fact, many new businesses operate solely in a digital format for...
An easement in gross is a right that allows someone to legally utilize a property that someone else owns. The easement is valid until the owner of the property holds or moves into it. A property owner can allow other people to use the property according to the owner's...
Parties to a contract might find themselves drifting apart on several issues. One signatory may feel no obligation exists to perform a particular duty, while another party might feel angry over the non-receipt of services, goods, or payments. Regardless of the...
If you're a business co-owner, then you know that there are always risks associated with running your business. Your partner may leave the business, become incapacitated or die. This can leave you in a difficult position if you're not prepared. When these things...
New York businesses regularly enter into contracts, and they will face issues from time to time with respect to all parties fulfilling established obligations. Disputes can stem from potentially any type of business agreement. There are two primary options other than...
Residents and businesses in Syracuse and other nearby areas of New York State will want to know more about a recent bill that has the governor's signature. It is Assembly Bill A2202. This bill relates to contractors and subcontractors. According to legislators, this...
New York companies and residents sign contracts all the time for many different things. Even if you’ve never owned a business, you’ve likely signed a contract when you rented an apartment, signed up for a cellphone service or hired someone to do work for you. When one...
Non-disclosure agreements, or NDAs, are contracts used to keep people from talking about the terms of a settlement. At other times, they're used by employers to ensure confidentiality is honored. In recent years, this has become a serious issue in New York State....
Partnerships are very common business entities throughout the state of New York. They vary significantly in size and scope, ranging from small family partnership businesses to large enterprises that combine the assets and business knowledge of multiple entrepreneurs....
