When your New York business outgrows its current building, finding a new location may be challenging. Not only does it need to be in the best place for exposure to customers, the property must also have an owner who is willing to negotiate a lease that is beneficial...
Month: May 2017
What is tortious interference?
As a business owner in New York, you depend on your company’s contracts to keep things running smoothly. Although you may have noncompete agreements or other protections in place, your company could still be vulnerable. If someone does come between you and a client,...
Things to include in a partnership agreement
Going into business in New York carries a significant amount of risk, but the right partner may make all the difference. Before getting under way, though, Chron.com notes that entrepreneurs should consider the ramifications of owning a company together if things do...
Estate planning: Taking care of your pet after injury or death
By law, pets are classified as property, but you don’t think of your pet that way. Your pet is your companion, a friend and a confidant. If you couldn’t be there, you’d want to have someone treat your pet like family, not like an asset. You can protect your pet in the...
Music copyright infringement whack-a-mole
Nowhere is copyright infringement more apparent than in the music industry Have you ever watched a music video on YouTube without paying for it? If you have, you are not alone. YouTube, Facebook and other social media and mobile apps frequently have their users post...
Types of intellectual property
If you are the owner of intellectual property in New York, it is essential to make sure your rights are protected. At Codispoti & Associates, PC, we want to be sure that you understand your rights, which include registration, maintenance and protection. That...
What to consider when choosing an estate executor
When creating plans to protect their estates, people in New York should also think about who they want to manage them. Their initial concerns may be to protect their estates from creditors and ensure their loved ones’ legacies. But they need to remember that once they...
Prince’s estate and the release of “Deliverance”
Legal battles over large estates can be complex For Prince fans, it can be hard to believe that the death of the beloved singer-songwriter and musician occurred over a year ago. The one-year anniversary of his death marked a new chapter in the fight over his estate....