If you have a business that accepts Visa and Mastercard, you may be able to get a refund of some of the fees you paid in the past. The In re Payment Card Interchange Fee and Merchant Discount Antitrust Litigation, or more colloquially known as “Swipeopoly”, was an action brought by a class of merchant … Read more
New York City requires contractors performing services for homeowners or their tenants to have a home improvement license to be entitled to receive payment for their work. This provision was recently interpreted in a case brought by a contractor against an LLC that refused to pay for renovation work. At issue was whether LLCs have … 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
Artificial intelligence tools are increasingly being used in all walks of life, including among legal professionals. Lawyers can use AI to assist with various administrative tasks as well as in conducting legal research. As AI continues to evolve, it has the potential to improve efficiency and accuracy especially with respect to routine matters, freeing up … Read more
Previously, we published a blog post informing readers of the new federal Corporate Transparency Act (“the CTA”) and similar New York state law requiring all corporations and limited liability companies, inter alia, to disclose their beneficial owners. Under the CTA, the disclosures must be made to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). Since publication of … 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
The federal government recently passed a law requiring most companies to disclose their beneficial owners. The chief purpose of the statute is to prevent financial crimes. By mandating such disclosure, the Corporate Transparency Act (the “Act”) makes it difficult for individuals to conceal illegal activities using shell companies. New York State has also enacted its … 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
In 2019, largely in response to the #MeToo movement, the New York Legislature amended the New York General Obligations Law to prohibit the use of a non-disclosure provision in any document resolving a claim in which sexual harassment was alleged. This prohibition did not apply, however, if the complainant chose to include the non-disclosure language … 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
If you have a business that accepts Visa and Mastercard, you may be able to get a refund of some of the fees you paid in the past. The In re Payment Card Interchange Fee and Merchant Discount Antitrust Litigation, or more colloquially known as “Swipeopoly”, was an action brought by a class of merchant … Read more
New York City requires contractors performing services for homeowners or their tenants to have a home improvement license to be entitled to receive payment for their work. This provision was recently interpreted in a case brought by a contractor against an LLC that refused to pay for renovation work. At issue was whether LLCs have … 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
Artificial intelligence tools are increasingly being used in all walks of life, including among legal professionals. Lawyers can use AI to assist with various administrative tasks as well as in conducting legal research. As AI continues to evolve, it has the potential to improve efficiency and accuracy especially with respect to routine matters, freeing up … Read more
Previously, we published a blog post informing readers of the new federal Corporate Transparency Act (“the CTA”) and similar New York state law requiring all corporations and limited liability companies, inter alia, to disclose their beneficial owners. Under the CTA, the disclosures must be made to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). Since publication of … 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
The federal government recently passed a law requiring most companies to disclose their beneficial owners. The chief purpose of the statute is to prevent financial crimes. By mandating such disclosure, the Corporate Transparency Act (the “Act”) makes it difficult for individuals to conceal illegal activities using shell companies. New York State has also enacted its … 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
In 2019, largely in response to the #MeToo movement, the New York Legislature amended the New York General Obligations Law to prohibit the use of a non-disclosure provision in any document resolving a claim in which sexual harassment was alleged. This prohibition did not apply, however, if the complainant chose to include the non-disclosure language … 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