And Civil Lawyers Serving Upstate New York
No contract in New York is valid unless certain elements are acknowledged and made. Ignoring one element could make the agreement voided. There are several, basic parts that make up a business contract. Offer A standard contract starts with the offer of a product or...
A void contract is a contract that is not legally binding because its elements are unenforceable. For example, an incapacitated person can't legally enter into a contractual agreement. Clauses that violate existing laws will also void a contract. Under business law,...
Trademark infringement is when an unauthorized person uses a protected trademark or similar mark to represent a business, brand, service or goods. A trademark holder can hold a registered trademark for ten years under New York Business Law, Article 24. The...
When starting a business in New York, the type of business structure that you organize your business under can have a major impact on taxes, liability, structure, costs and other important forces. There are a few key types to understand and choose from....
There are many ways to form a new business in New York. One of the most common is to create a limited liability company (LLC). This will give you a business arrangement with more personal protection but less formality to complicate things. The key to a successful LLC...
One of the most exciting times in anyone's life is being able to start a business. Before you plan to do so in the state of New York, it's important to make sure you're not unknowingly breaking any rules. Here are a few important business laws that every entrepreneur...
Shutting down a business is often a painful experience because you've put your heart and soul into it. You may want it over as quickly as possible, but there is a certain process you must follow to correctly shut down your New York business. File a final return...
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...
Forming a business in New York can present its share of dilemmas. One of these is making a choice of what kind of business to form. The most common types are an LLC or a corporation. Both come with a number of intrinsic advantages that make them well recommended. But...
Forming a new business in New York requires a lot of prior knowledge. One of the first things you will need to know is what kind of entity you wish to form. There are a number of possible choices. Each comes with its own set of unique pros and cons. The choice you...