New York Eviction Protection for Renters to be extended

The Biden Administration has stepped in to provide rental relief for thousands of New Yorkers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) extended the eviction ban through to the end of July. The ban on rental evictions had been in place since September 2020, was set to expire on

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SEC continues to Provoke Debate on Cryptocurrency Regulation in the US: New York Proves to Lead Way in Providing Legal Stability for Blockchain Companies

A recent article in Forbes has thrown the spotlight on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) lawsuit against Ripple. The SEC’s involvement has opened a debate on the possibility of “regulatory overreach” by this financial watchdog. According to Forbes, the lawsuit was the subject of a panel discussion on cryptocurrency

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Happy New Year to all our clients, family, and friends!

2020 has created plenty of challenges for all of us but we look forward to a bright and prosperous 2021. Happy New Year and we look forward to celebrating your success in 2021. [ABTM id=1137] For a no cost consultation, CONTACT US for an appointment. (c) Sean Hayes – IPG

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Defamation Law: Twitter – New York Post Defamation Saga

The New York Post recently reported that a Delaware computer shop owner is taking on Twitter in a defamation lawsuit. The owner of the store, John Paul Mac Issac was forced to close his Mac Store in Willington Delaware after he was allegedly labelled as a hacker by Twitter’s content

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The Post COVID World presents opportunities for small business owners in 2021

No one can deny that it’s been a tough year for New York City small business. The COVID-19 pandemic has seen thousands of small business operators close down. With hardships comes opportunities. Over one third of small businesses in New York have been closed since January. Nearly 30% of those

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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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Draft A Clear Statement of Work in New York

When hiring a business or individual in connection with a project, it is important that all parties create and agree to a clear and precise Statement of Work. A Statement of Work (SOW) is a formal document entered into by parties involved in a project that specifies in clear understandable

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Maximum Rates Of Interest Allowed On Private Loans In New York: New York Usury Law

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

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Prohibiting Dreadlocks Is Not Racial Discrimination: EEOC New York

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit ruled that a company’s grooming policy prohibiting dreadlocks was not racial discrimination under federal employment law. In EEOC v. Castastophe Management Solutions, a female job seeker responded to an ad for a sales job. The applicant was qualified and interviewed well. 

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Merry Christmas and a Happy Holidays to all our Clients and Friends

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Buy-Sell Agreements for Multi-owner Businesses in New York: New York Buyout Agreement Basics

When there is more than one owner of a New York business, creating a New York-tailored buy-sell agreement can save time and money if a change of ownership occurs in the future. New York business owners know that circumstances can change at a moment’s notice.  That is why ensuring that

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What I Learned About International Business Law By Visiting Seoul

I took away a few lessons in law that businesses looking to expand internationally must consider after recently visiting my law firm partner Sean Hayes in his adopted home of Seoul. First, show some respect to your target market. Just like when you chose your domestic business target market, observing your

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U.S. Government Formally Recalls Samsung Galaxy Note 7 For Dangerous Battery

The U.S. federal government issued a formal recall of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 devices for a defective and dangerous battery. The Consumer Products Safety Commission published a statement on its website urging owners of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smart phone to turn them off and stop charging devices due to

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Federal Laws that NY Businesses should Consider: NY Compliance Law Basics

Depending upon certain factors, every New York business must comply with federal laws governing employment and liability to third parties. We shall be updating the reader on major compliance issues over the next couple of weeks.  This week, we are going to look at three federal laws that you should

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FDA Cracking Down on Underage Sale of Electronic Smoking Devices

NY Small businesses that sell electronic smoking devices like vape pens and e-cigarettes will now have to treat them as “tobacco products” thanks to new FDA regulations intended to crack down on underage sales of these items. This week, a earlier ruling from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

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New NLRB Labor Rules Negatively Impact U.S. Franchises

Revised federal rules from the National Labor Relations Board that give employees more leverage in settling workplace disputes are negatively impacting franchisors and franchisees, leaving them with higher costs and forcing them to scale back plans for future expansion. The new policy adopted by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)

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The New York Law Blog

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New York S Corp vs. LLC Basics: Choosing your Corporate Entity in New York

Many of our New York law firm clients considering establishing a business entity in New York, often, are conflicted whether they should choose to establish a New York S Corporation (“S Corp”) or a New York limited liability company (“LLC”).  Choosing whether to establish as a New York S Corporation

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Welcome To The New York Law Blog!

Welcome to The New York Law Blog,  brought to you by the attorneys, staff and other professionals at Hayes & Simon, P.C. This site will be the home for blogs containing first-hand legal experience, analysis of legal news and current events in the practice of law in New York and

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