There are times during any type of business litigation issue that the whole legal matter can seem like one big show. There might be threats of further litigation, exorbitant financial demands and even reams of paper stacked on conference room tables for review – just...
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Advocating for your position in a contract dispute
Building a successful business is hard work, as most of our readers in New York probably know. The last couple of years have been particularly challenging for millions of businesses across the country. Although businesses can range from small companies to large...
Make your dream of owning a franchise a reality
Have you ever dreamed of owning a McDonald’s restaurant? Or maybe a Holiday Inn hotel? Or perhaps you have always wanted to own a Walmart. If so, you may be interested in franchising. Franchising is a great opportunity to own a business without having to start it from...
Selling closely held businesses
Starting a business is extremely hard and complicated, but it is a worthwhile endeavor. Indeed, the wealthiest among us go there by building their own businesses. But, many, if not most businesses, are not those large publicly traded companies, but instead, smaller...
What people need to do as they close their business?
There are many different businesses in New York. These businesses provide a wide variety of products and services. They also vary in size. Some may be run by one person or a small group of people. Others are multi-national corporations with thousands of employees....
Have you been hit by fraudulent misrepresentation?
You don’t need us to tell you that contract issues come up all the time in the business world. That’s why you need to understand the law and how it might apply to your certain set of circumstances, especially if you hope to protect your interests and your finances....
Merger of companies involved with New York Knicks stokes concern
In New York and across the nation, business and sports have become increasingly intertwined with team ownership rapidly changing from families to corporations. That has raised attention to business law issues that many laypersons might not have focused on in the past....
What are some types of breach of contract in business?
Business owners in New York enter into many contracts. A business owner usually takes the time to make sure these contracts are valid. A valid contract contains three elements: An offer of value in exchange for a company’s goods or services. The offer was accepted by...
Two options if you are considering incorporating your business
You may have built a business in New York from the ground up, perhaps with several partners. It has seen significant success and has attracted investors. In such a situation, you may decide that you want to incorporate. The following is an overview of two corporate...
What to include in a partnership agreement
Partnership disputes are a concern most new partnerships wish to avoid. For that reason, parties entering into a partnership agreement should be familiar with what to include so they can help avoid a partnership dispute down the road. Elements of a partnership...