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Intake Mistakes
As the voice you are going to hear when you call our firm, I never know who will be on the other end of the phone - telemarketers, the...
Dawn Congiusti
May 19, 20223 min read


Can a Court Order Specific Performance for a Breach of Contract in a Real Estate Transaction?
The elements of a cause of action for specific performance of a contract for the sale of real property are that the plaintiff...
Laura M. Catina, Esq.
May 12, 20222 min read
Employee Handbooks: Compliance for Employers with Remote Employees and Employees in Multiple States
Employment policies are integral to the relationship between employers and their employees. There are multiple policies on federal,...
Laura M. Catina, Esq.
May 5, 20223 min read


The Maker of the Promissory Note is in Default - Now What?
You are the holder of a promissory note for $1,400,00.00, for which the maker (i.e. the person(s) who has borrowed money from you) is in...
Laura M. Catina, Esq.
Apr 28, 20222 min read


Common Provisions in a Settlement Agreement
When parties in a dispute agree to settle their claims they typically enter into a settlement agreement. Parties can enter into a...
Laura M. Catina, Esq.
Apr 21, 20222 min read


You Have Recovered a Money Judgment - Now What?
You own a local New York business who has secured a money judgment against a local customer who has failed to remit payment on valid,...
Laura M. Catina, Esq.
Apr 14, 20222 min read


What is a "Good Guy Clause" in a Commercial Lease Agreement?
In most commercial lease agreements, the landlord wants an individual to sign a personal guarantee, which will in theory protect the...
Laura M. Catina, Esq.
Apr 7, 20222 min read


Keeping it Safe vs. Keeping it in a Safe
At some point in your life, no matter how old or young you are, you have either overheard someone talking about or asked someone where...
Dawn Congiusti
Mar 31, 20223 min read


What is a Waiver of Liability?
As attorneys, we completely appreciate when business owners contact us to inquire about the kinds of contracts that they should have in...
Laura M. Catina, Esq.
Mar 24, 20222 min read
President Biden Bans Mandatory Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Claims
Mandatory arbitration agreements have been the subject of a litany of litigation all over the country for quite some time. They can be a...
Laura M. Catina, Esq.
Mar 17, 20222 min read


I Just Searched for a House. Now, I Have to Search for Title?! A Title Search Explained.
Hands down, a “title search” is the part of the real estate transaction that we receive the most questions about from home buyers,...
Laura M. Catina, Esq.
Mar 10, 20223 min read


Copyright vs. Design Patent
If you are an artist or designer, you may be wondering what ways you can effectively protect your creation if it has useful components....
Andrea Terese Timpone, Esq.
Mar 3, 20224 min read


Change in NY Labor Law: Contractors Now Liable for Wage Violations of Subcontractors
New York made changes to its Labor Law recently that imposes strict liability on general contractors for wage violations of...
Laura M. Catina, Esq.
Feb 24, 20223 min read


Are Masks Still Required in New York and New Jersey?
For the past couple of weeks, we have watched state and local officials across the country begin to unravel the strict indoor mask...
Laura M. Catina, Esq.
Feb 17, 20222 min read


New York City's New Law Requiring Disclosure of Salary Ranges on Job Postings
The New York City Council enacted legislation on January 15, 2022 that will require employers in New York City with four or more...
Laura M. Catina, Esq.
Feb 10, 20222 min read


Do New Yorkers Still Need to Wear a Mask?
The short answer to this question is, yes. Last week, a Nassau County Supreme Court judge, Thomas Rademaker, overturned New York’s mask...
Laura M. Catina, Esq.
Feb 3, 20222 min read


IP 2.0 - The Future of Intellectual Property in the Metaverse and Digital Platforms
By: Andrea Terese Timpone, Esq. Although digital tokens and virtual reality have been around for some time, their growing audience may be...
Andrea Terese Timpone, Esq.
Jan 27, 20226 min read


Disclosure of Electronic Surveillance to Employees in New York
As the landscape of the workplace continues to evolve and change in our post-Covid world, the federal and state legislation being passed...
Laura M. Catina, Esq.
Jan 20, 20222 min read


When Can an Employer Terminate an Employee - At Will Employment in New York
In almost every state in the United States, at will employment is the standard – insomuch as “at will employment” is an employment...
Laura M. Catina, Esq.
Jan 13, 20222 min read


Key Points to Cover in a Remote Work Policy
Today’s work environment has changed tremendously from what it was two years ago. Working remotely has become common and employees have...
Laura M. Catina, Esq.
Jan 6, 20223 min read
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