If you execute a will in New York, your executor will be responsible for distributing your property and wrapping up your estate. This is a big job. There are many factors to consider when choosing a person for this important role. An article in Forbes illustrates the...
Launching a business can be incredibly lucrative and it may be the first step toward a very bright future. However, this can also be a very difficult time in an entrepreneur’s life, especially for those who may be unfamiliar with their obligations and the different...
Having worked so hard throughout your life to accumulate the assets that will comprise your estate, one might assume that you would want to do everything that you can in order to ensure that you decide who receives them. Yet if you have not yet completed a will, then...
Downloading media through a torrent network, such as BitTorrent, is a relatively common practice, especially among young people. However, many of the people sharing or downloading files online could be in violation of copyright law. Those who download files online...
Our blog has addressed a number of topics related to sexual harassment, a serious problem in workspaces across the country. The consequences of this behavior can be very damaging, not only for employees who are affected but for a company’s bottom line and future...
From trade secrets to compensation, benefits and other issues, there are many important areas to cover in an employment agreement. Staff members may have a number of questions before signing a job contract, and some may not completely understand what the agreement...
You will work very hard throughout your life in New York to accumulate assets and properties with the hope of them one day benefiting your future generations. The thought of having to lose any of the overall value of your estate to taxes, then, may be quite...
You probably stream content all the time through various video sites. Therefore, it may come as a surprise to you that you could be sued for this type of activity. While streaming is nothing new, there is a rising trend of people filing lawsuits — and you could very...
When something goes wrong on the job, workers and their employers may have a number of concerns. From an employee’s standpoint, job-related injuries can lead to emotional distress, financial problems, physical pain and an inability to keep working. From an employer’s...
Not long ago, most people could feign ignorance regarding the illegality of downloading media without paying for it. However, the much-publicized Napster lawsuits and similar civil cases over the last two decades have created near ubiquitous public awareness about...