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We handle numerous New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and international shareholder and member disputes. The main reasons for these disputes are because of the lack of an adequate Shareholder, Operations or Partnership Agreement, the lack of due diligence or nefarious acts by a member, shareholder or controlling directors. Analyzing whether
If you are looking to close your New York business, these are some of the many essential steps you should take. In most cases you shall require a New York Bankruptcy lawyers to assist in the windup process: Vote to Close the New York Business No matter what form your
The New York State Court, in a case of first impression held that in personam jurisdiction is not necessary to recognize and enforce judgments in New York from a foreign court. The case that decided the matter is Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC v. Saad Trading, Contracting & Fin. Services
We have clients that are supplying products to UK companies and UK companies that are being supplied products by U.S. companies. With the surprising outcome of the Brexit vote, the purpose of these agreements are now frustrated because, often, these products are used in finished products assembled in EU nations.
In a significant change in adjudicating New York child custody disputes, the New York’s Court of Appeals recently ruled that, in most cases, NY child custody and visitation orders should, only, be made after the parties have been given the right to a full evidentiary hearing before a New York
New York’s Court of Appeals has reinstated the New York rule that the common-interest doctrine in New York only applies in the context of actual or threatened litigation. The New York common-interest doctrine is a legal concept in New York’s Mergers & Acquisitions Law that provides an exception to the general
Federal law governs, in most cases in New York, when the use of an electronic signature is valid and enforceable. The U.S. Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (also called ESIGN Act) defines an electronic signature as “an electronic sound, symbol, or process attached to or logically associated
Our law firm’s New York attorneys handle many divorce and family matters for our international clients. The major issues that arise are, typically, jurisdiction of the New York courts, service of process and the grounds for the New York divorce. We wrote an article on the Grounds for a New York
When you are suing the New York government, there are strict time limitations for notice and filing your claim, but they are not without exception or without the ability to extend under special circumstances. Recently, we featured a blog post about the statute of limitations when suing a New York municipal
Start-ups in New York looking for investment capital should consider the classification of investors that can and cannot partake in private offerings. Under the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Regulation D, an organization may issue a private offering of stock to raise funds without officially registering to “go public.” We discussed the
Choosing between franchise or starting your own business in New York is an important choice that can have a major impact on your future. The choice may, ultimately come down to your personality. Weighing the pros and cons of purchasing a franchise against starting a non-franchised business begins with some
Charging interest rates that exceed the state maximum allowed by law is called usury (also commonly referred to as “loansharking”), which is illegal. When it comes to determining at what rate a particular interest charge becomes actionable on a civil basis (where a borrower can object to the terms of
When a dispute occurs with co-owners of real property in New York it is, often, advisable to initiate a partition action. Under New York’ Partition Law, a partition is a remedy available to any person who is a co-owner of New York real property. Specifically, under N.Y. Real Prop. Acts. Law
Recently, we discussed a case where we were able to hold JPMorgan Chase to their word with regards to a stipulation made in a New York court. We represented a defunct New York corporation suing for the return of a substantial amount of funds that the bank allowed a co-owner to
When negotiating the use of your intellectual property, patent or process in exchange for royalties, these three basic tips are key when commencing negotiating New York royalty agreements and royalty agreements throughout most of the world. This week, we discussed some lessons learned from the recent news that the famed Broadway
Qualifying for a liquor license in New York State may seem straightforward, but will get complicated if you do not know the basics. The application process starts with choosing your business’s location in New York, because it can impact your license application. A New York business selling alcoholic beverages must
While it is always advisable to put all your New York business agreements in writing, there are special rules that govern whether a particular contract must be in writing. The following is the basics of the New York’s Statute of Frauds Sales of goods Like most states, sales transactions are
Recently, I wrote about the two tools available to small businesses to stir interest and investment – the business plan and the private placement memorandum. Let’s focus on the private placement memorandum. A Private Placement Memorandum (or PPM for short) is a legal document that organized businesses provide to prospective
Here is some important information for landlords to remember – with special uses come special responsibilities! Last year, a firm attorney in New York argued a matter where our client tripped and fell on a broken concrete pedestrian ramp in front of a two-story mixed-use building, leaving her with a
No one ever wants to think about it, but sooner or later we all meet our maker and before meeting your maker – have a will drafted that complies with New York law and your wishes. Small business owners especially need a will, as their businesses can suffer based on
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