And Civil Lawyers Serving Upstate New York
In the current market, your company’s value rests on your unique ideas and your talented team. Protecting those assets requires you to maintain clear and enforceable agreements. However, New York law regarding non-compete clauses changed significantly recently. You...
Starting a business involves numerous major investments. People have to earmark resources to develop the company. They often need to leave their full-time jobs or at least scale back their employment as they start running the company. While there is never any...
Partnership buyouts often involve a tense negotiation process. The partner hoping to acquire sole ownership of the company must negotiate a reasonable arrangement with the partner exiting the organization. They also need to take steps to protect themselves and the...
New York is a “no-fault” insurance state. This means that when someone gets injured in a car accident, they can file a claim with their own insurance provider to seek compensation for their injuries, regardless of who was at fault. This insurance benefit is known as...
Force majeure clauses are intended to address business disruptions. However, many contracts tend to rely on broad, imprecise language. When unexpected events occur, those provisions may offer little practical protection. As a result, businesses can face uncertainty...
One of the costly contract mistakes that some business owners make is a lack of clarity. A contract with vague language can result in disputes, financial risk and damaged relationships. Thus, it’s important to ensure all agreements you draft are clear. Here is how you...
Dog bites can be shocking, painful and emotionally overwhelming, especially when they occur in a place you least expect. Even a brief visit to a friend’s home or a neighbor’s backyard can turn frightening in an instant. Beyond the immediate injury, you may face...
A side project usually begins as a personal effort rather than a formal business. You may start by testing a service, selling a product or accepting limited work while maintaining other professional commitments. At this stage, formal registration may not seem...
There’s been a lot of confusion around non-compete agreements and clauses in recent years. Many companies need to restrict at least certain employees from taking the skills and knowledge they’ve acquired to a close competitor immediately after they leave. However,...
Being denied of a car insurance claim can feel disheartening. However, policyholders like you can still challenge the reasons for denial through a well-planned appeal. By following the right procedures and timeline, your denied claim can be re-evaluated and approved....