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In light of the impending divorce of superstar couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, now is a good time to become re-acquainted with what a prenuptial agreement is and what can and cannot be included in a New York prenuptial agreement. A New York prenuptial agreement is: a contract between future
This week, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ruled that Chipotle Mexican Grill had an “unlawful” social media policy that violated the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). According to published reports which detail the facts of this particular case, the dispute stems from charges filed on the worker’s behalf by the
To conclude our series on federal laws that every small business owner must know, we discuss an employer’s obligation to provide health insurance under New York law.(For other stories in this series, you can read our posts about best practices to avoid age discrimination, New York’s new laws involving family and medical
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
Every NY business keeps confidential information that it must protect from three common occurrences in the course of operations: Accidental Disclosure The most common way a NY business will lose protection of confidential information is through accidental disclosure. This is most likely because NY businesses fail to outline to employees,
AirBnB may be an answer to homeowners and property owners looking to supplement income, but if you are a New York City landlord of a rent-controlled property – beware! Your tenants may be breaking the law! For the uninitiated, AirBnB is an online marketplace where prospective guests look for a bed
Recently, we wrote about the two main tools available to small businesses to stir interest in and investment in your business – the business plan and the private placement memorandum. While this blog is, mainly, for New York businesses, the following article can apply to business throughout the world. A
(Editor’s Note – This introductory article is the first in a series of blog posts that will explore how small businesses in New York can look to grow through outside investment. While these articles are instructive in nature, we always urge that you consult an attorney before making any decisions!
Here is a perfect example of how a skilled and proactive New York attorney can use proactive strategy to resolve a dispute in a New York court. When you have more than one potential defendants, you can pit one against the other to maximize your position and prevail in a
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