New York Lawyer Sean Hayes is Ranked a Top Attorney by Avvo for 2020

Hayes & Simon is proud to announce that Sean Hayes, a partner at Hayes & Simon, received the highest rating from AVVO.  AVVO is a leading attorney rating service and question & answer site.  Sean received the highest rating for his work in International Law. Sean is ranked a top

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Selling Goods and Services to the NY Government: NY Procurement Law Basics

Opportunities abound for creative and street-smart business to sell services, goods, commodities and technology to NY agencies and municipalities. While, the myriad of laws and regulations seem overwhelming, with a local business-savvy street-smart guide, doing business with the New York State, New York City and other municipalities can be rewarding

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Cease and Desist Letters are an Efficient Means of Resolving Many Disputes

If you or your business is a victim of trademark infringement, copyright infringement, harassment, breach of contract or another harm, in many cases, a cease & desist letter drafted and sent by a law firm can help in resolving the matter in an amicable manner and with little cost. We

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U.S. Mail-in Voting Law: How to Vote in New York

New York is among one of the states in the U.S. which allows mail-in voting in accordance with N.Y. Election Law Section 5-210 (3). And for the upcoming U.S. Presidential Election, voters may actually want to consider mail-in voting as it may provide a safer way to cast votes in

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Proposed Amendments to New York Antitrust Law

The Donnelly Act, which is New York’s main antitrust law, was written in 1899 and codified in §340-§347 of New York’s General Business Law. It is time for this act to be updated. Anti-trust/Competition Law in New York has not kept up with the times. Prohibited Acts under New York’s

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Basics of Cryptocurrency Law in New York

As we’ve mentioned in our other Korean Law Blog, virtual currency or more popularly known as cryptocurrency is a digital representation of value that can be digitally traded or transferred. When holders are using these virtual currencies the transactions are completed via Blockchains (decentralized databases). For article on virtual currency

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Reverse Merger Compliance & Disclosure Requirements: SEC Compliance Basics

In a prior article, we discussed the basics of Reverse Mergers (also referred to as reverse takeover “RTO,” reverse IPO, or a backdoor listing). And as mentioned in this post, in a reverse merger investors, typically, of a privately-held company acquire a majority of the shares of a publicly-held company,

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Invalidation of Prenuptial Agreements in New York Leads to Equitable Division of Marital Property

In our previous article, we tackled the importance of engaging the service of an experienced New York lawyer in the drafting and execution of the prenuptial agreement. A prenuptial agreement may be a agreement that will not, only, save you money, but can also save your business. In this prior

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How Businesses can Mitigate Covid-19/Coronavirus Risks?

Numerous F & B, Accommodation and General Services business are facing dire predicaments because of Coronavirus-related restrictions on business and the state of the U.S. economy. Now business owners are facing the fear that these businesses may be sued by patrons or employees for the alleged contraction of Covid-19 at

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Recognition and Enforcement of a Foreign Divorce Decree in New York

Recognition and enforcement of a foreign divorce decree in New York is via the process of domestication of the foreign divorce decree. A foreign divorce decree may undergo a process of domestication which involves the recognition and enforcement of the foreign divorce decree. In short, recognition is when a court

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Britney Spears Saga: New York’s Guardianship Law Explained

Britney Spears made headlines with an online campaign that seeks to end the conservatorship (guardianship) of the controversial pop star. A judge, in early 2008, ordered a conservatorship with her father and a lawyer as the conservators of her estate. While the following matter does not, directly, deal with New

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Hiring a NY Lawyer or Law Firm in New York: Due Diligence of NY Attorneys

Hiring a NY lawyer can be stressful. I have hired many associate and senior lawyers for my firm and a large international law firm I worked with. I find the vetting of lawyers requires high-level interview skills and a lot of instincts. In many cases, it is more art than

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MSPB, EEOC & Negotiated Grievance Procedures Complaints: Federal Government Employment Law Basics

Hayes & Simon retains lawyers that have experience handling appeals to the Merit System Protection Board (MSPB), grievances under the Negotiated Grievance Procedure and complaints to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) from our New York and some overseas associated offices. We have handled removals and other punishments of GS

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Rental Abatements of Commercial Leases during New York Coronavirus Lockdown based on the Legal Doctrine of Commercial Frustration/Frustration of Purpose

New York Commercial Tenants, because of New York State mandatory business shutdown rules were, in many cases, locked out or otherwise not able to completely utilize their rental properties for a period of time because of these government lockdowns. Many NY commercial tenants are filing to New York court to

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Free Initial Consultation with a New York Lawyer

Hayes & Simon, an international law firm, is offering a free initial consultation with an attorney in New York. Your legal consultation may be schedule at: Schedule a Call. The call shall be with, in most cases, New York Lawyer Sean Hayes. Hayes & Simon, P.C. Hayes & Simon professionals are internationally

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Reverse Discrimination at Universities in New York

Reverse Discrimination is a Misnomer. If discrimination is perpetrated against Whites, Blacks, Hispanics, Asians or Green Martians, it is discrimination under the U.S. Civil Rights Act of 1964 and others laws. Discrimination of white and Asian students at public and private universities may, also, be a violation of the civil

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Hiring a Criminal Defense Lawyer in New York: Consider the Signs of a Great Defense Attorney

In all cases, where you are accused of a crime in New York that may lead to a sentence of time in a New York jail deportation (“crime of moral turpitude”) from the United States or may harm your future – hire, quickly, an experienced and proactive NY defense attorney.

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International Distribution Agreements: Selling your Products, Systems & Services Abroad via Distributors, Agents & Franchisees

Our attorneys at Hayes & Simon see too many international distribution agreements, agent agreements and franchise agreements that are mere spun U.S. or European distribution agreements. These agreements are utilized for matters concerning the distribution of a products, systems or services abroad and should be based, in most cases, based

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Starting Business in New York via a Joint Venture or Partnership Agreement?

Starting a business in New York can be enjoyable and profitable adventure if you get the business on the right track from the start.  Often, companies choose to come together via a joint venture or partnership. With the present coronavirus shutdowns in New York, quality of life issues and New

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New New York Law Office of Hayes & Simon Opens on Wall Street

Hayes & Simon, P.C. has opened a new law office on Wall Street in New York City. We welcome our local clients, family & friends and clients abroad to pay a visit during their next trip to the Financial District in New York. Hayes & Simon professionals are internationally recognized for delivering

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