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The rapid growth of new technologies like artificial intelligence has raised significant issues for entertainers and celebrities. Many contracts have recently been expanded to contain provisions related to the creation and use of digital replicas. Typically, these clauses allow a party to digitally reproduce and use an individual’s voice, appearance and demeanor, including developing an … Read more
Generally, one party is not liable for the debts of another absent a written guaranty or agreement assuming responsibility. This is often a saving grace in estate matters where a spouse dies with significant debts and no assets to meet these obligations. However, there is an important exception that applies specifically to spouses known as … Read more
Complex business transactions often require multiple agreements to address different parts of the transaction. As an example, the package of documents for the sale of a small business could include a contract of sale; agreements containing confidentiality provisions and restrictive covenants; an agreement for post-closing transition services to be provided by the seller; and/or an … Read more
Many transactions require parties to provide financial statements for review. This can include businesses seeking loans or investors, cooperative or condominium sponsors, companies who owe performance royalties and other parties. However, all financial statements are not created equal. One primary difference is the level of review and verification of the underlying financial data undertaken by … Read more
New York City and New York State have an extensive framework of laws protecting employees from discrimination. Both define the categories that can be the basis of a claim of discrimination more broadly than many federal statutes. They cover not only race, gender, gender identity, religion, age and disability; they include even weight and hair … Read more
A long-standing problem for estate representatives for a deceased person who rented their home was the ongoing responsibility for the existing lease. The estate historically remained liable to pay rent for the remainder of the lease term. A new state law in New York has changed this rule allowing termination of the the lease after … Read more
At the end of every year, New York’s Governor signs a large number of bills that were passed by the legislature throughout the year. While some of these bills grab headlines, others are more technical but can still make a significant practical difference to those affected by the bill. One such case is New York’s … Read more
Many people live their lives online open to public consumption. One of the downsides of that is how it could affect their employment. Some individuals have lost job opportunities due to the content of social media posts, even those made many years prior. While it may seem unfair to employees, employers may be concerned about … Read more
Litigation is an adversarial practice where parties will seek to take full advantage of mistakes made by the other side. In some instances, New York’s Civil Practice Law & Rules (CPLR) and other court rules do provide limited opportunities for attorneys to be excused for their inadvertent errors. While they may be forgiven in certain … Read more
Life insurance is a necessary part of any well-considered estate plan. A term life policy that covers you for a certain number of years can help ensure money is available to your beneficiaries to pay expenses after your death. Whole life coverage provides a guaranteed death benefit as well as offering lifetime benefits through access … Read more