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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
If your New York nonprofit is fundraising in New York, then you may likely need to register with the New York Attorney General’s office. Before soliciting contributions from individuals, foundations, corporations or government agencies within New York, a New York nonprofit must register with the NY Attorney General’s General Charities
The termination or cancellation of a New York franchise relationship requires planning, a thorough understanding of your particular New York franchise agreement and procedural formalities. Typically, it is advisable to consult with your franchise lawyer. New York Franchise Terminations (Franchisee Considerations) For example, preparation should begin before signing a franchise agreement
As part of our ongoing series of postings bringing awareness to certain laws every New York business owner must know, we bring your attention to laws that protect employees with disabilities. (For other stories in this series, you can read our posts about best practices to avoid age discrimination and
Starting a restaurant in New York involves significant consideration of New York state and local health and safety regulations. Because restaurants and eateries are all about serving food, New York subjects restaurants to significant regulations regarding food health and safety. The New York State Department of Health has many regulations
If you reside in New York or wish to run a business in New York , it may be convenient to incorporate a business in New York. But before you do so, you should know a major disadvantage of incorporating a business in New York. Business owners tend to desire
With the new year fast approaching, franchisors in New York should begin focusing on updating their franchise disclosure documents, renewing their franchise registrations and preparing their New York state tax filing documents. Tax Filing Obligations of Franchisors in New York New York reporting requirement applies where the franchisor-franchisee relationship falls
New York businesses are not bound to incorporate within the state to operate within New York State. In fact, start-up businesses in New York should consider incorporating outside of New York based on several factors for consideration. Some choose to keep things simple by incorporating or forming an LLC in
If you are a foreign national living in New York, it is not impossible for you to start a business. Starting a business, in New York, does not, in most case, even require residing in New York or even having the legal ability to reside in New York. If you are
Business in New York can be highly competitive, and relies, in part, upon a business’s ability to protect valuable information disclosed to current and past employees. Many NY companies feel that implementing non-compete agreements and other contractual obligations will encourage employee retention overall and protect information should an employee leave.
If you are a New York landlord that owns or manages one or a few rental properties, then you are unlikely to have a New York lawyer on retainer. To save costs and avoid frustration, landlords should recognize that when these five situations arise, it is time to hire a
The Supreme Court determined in RJR Nabisco v. European Community that the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) — a statute created to fight organized crime across the country, can be applied to prosecute criminal acts outside of the United States and, in some cases, even create a private right of
Proper use of a cease and desist letter is the first measure a business can take to protect itself from copyright and trademark infringement – as seen in recent news articles. GiGi New York sent Gigi Hadid and her Tommy Hilfiger collaboration a cease and desist letter because of the
New York City is trying to force certain employers to sign “labor peace” agreements with unions. Last month, NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio issued an executive order requiring property developers receiving at least $1 million in “financial assistance” to require any large retail and food service tenants on the premises
Earlier this year, New York enacted the NY Family Leave Law, which mandates NY businesses, including small businesses, to provide family leave for most employees. This article is part of our ongoing series of laws that NY small business owners should consider. Under the new law Family Leave Law in New
If you want to conduct business under a trade name that is different from the name used to form your New York business, then you need to file a DBA, or a “doing business as” name, in New York. DBAs are useful for a number of reasons. They allow a
New York Agency law deals with the relationship between an “agent,” and a “principal.” An agency relationship forms when a principal asks an individual to act on behalf of the principal and the action of the agent may bind the principal in some way. Agency, in short, is a fiduciary
When you are running your own business in New York, you must become a skilled negotiator. New York can be a tough place and many sharks abound. In its simplest form, negotiation means a discussion between parties looking to reach an agreement. While the concept is easy to understand, the
When negotiating your commercial lease in New York, it is important that you know these type of New York leases that may be offered to your New York business. Leases in New York are not take it or leave it. We work with tenants and landlords and negotiations are possible.
If you purchased a “hoverboard” self-balancing scooter in the past year, be aware that ten major companies and retail stores that produced over 500,000 of them have issued a recall of the devices. I bought one for my child and, thus, this news was interesting for me. The recall is
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