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ΕΠΙΛΟΓΕΣ ΑΜΕΡΙΚΑΝΙΚΗΣ VISA ΓΙΑ ΕΛΛΗΝΕΣ ΕΠΙΧΕΙΡΗΜΑΤΙΕΣ | Visa Options For Greek Entrepreneurs
Το μεταναστευτικό δίκαιο των Ηνωμένων Πολιτειών είναι ένα περίπλοκο σύνολο νόμων που καθορίζει ποιος επιτρέπεται να εισέλθει στην Αμερική, για πόσο χρονικό διάστημα, καθώς και το δικαίωμα όσων εισέρχονται να εργαστούν ή…
A Cup of Joe | If You Think You Are Getting Sued, Is It A Good Bet To Sell Your House?
This week we travel to Somers, New York -- about a 70-minute Metro-North train ride from Grand Central Station. Somers is known for being the cradle of American circus .
JD Insider | Police Officer Body Worn Cameras: Expectation vs. Reality
This week on JD Insider, Callie discusses how police body worn cameras are impacting our criminal justice system and public privacy concerns.
A Cup of Joe | The Case of the Hidden House Leaks
“To save one from a mistake is a gift of paradise.” ― Frank Herbert, Dune
JD Insider | How The China - U.S. Trade War Is Impacting Businesses Around The World
This week on JD Insider, Bo-Ah discusses how the looming China - U.S. Trade War is impacting both small and large businesses around the world.
A Cup of Joe | Can the Police Use Trickery To Get You to Admit the Crime?
It can be very frustrating for law enforcement investigating sex crimes against very young children: the victims often have great difficulty expressing what happened, and the calculating criminals are often careful to…
1031 Exchange Vs. Qualified Opportunity Zones | Featured on PropertyShark
Everyone is always looking to save money. Wouldn’t it be great to be able to “save” on capital gains tax when you sell property in New York?
Visa Options for Colombian Entrepreneurs | Opciones de Visa para emprendedores colombianos
Las leyes migratorias de Estados Unidos son complejas y apuntan a determinar quien puede entrar al país, por cuanto tiempo y si son elegibles para buscar empleo o entrar a una institución académica.
A Cup of Joe | Model Agency Stiffs Agent Claiming They Never Signed Their Own Employment Contract
Homeowner says, “I promise to pay you $50 if you promise to shovel the snow in my driveway. Deal?”
A Cup of Joe | Can You Ever Rightfully Break the Law?
Coming off of Hoops Road you make a left onto Route 6 to make your way home. 30 seconds after getting on Route 6, traffic in both ways is at a standstill. Drivers get out of their cars to get a look up ahead.
5 Ways to Protect Yourself From Real-Estate Fraud | Featured on Newsmax Finance
Richard Flateau narrowly avoided being defrauded when he was alerted that a false power of attorney was filed in the Offices of the City Register on his 1424 Fulton Street property in Brooklyn.
A Cup of Joe | House in Nyack Held Haunted as a Matter of Law
This week’s case brings us up the Hudson River to the bank-side Village of Nyack, New York.
New Hampshire Lottery Takes on Federal Ban of Web Wagering | Featured on PacerMonitor
When the Department of Justice reversed its 2011 interpretation of the Wire Act in November, it ruffled the feathers of states like New Hampshire, which had just begun offering lottery tickets online two months prior to…
Rent Stabilization Laws Expiring This June – What to Expect | Featured on PropertyShark
With summer approaching, thoughts of beach trips and rooftop cocktail parties quickly flood the minds of New York City professionals.
HPW's Empowering Women: The Power of our Voice Panel Discussion ft. Attorney Eleni Melekou
Monday proved to be an inspiring day for a lucky group of young female professionals that attended HPW’s panel discussion titled "Empowering Women: The Power of our Voice".
A Cup of Joe | Has Federal Employment Law Left the LGBTQ Community Without a Parachute?
This week’s case brings us to Shirley, NY, a few minutes away from the Hamptons, about 50 miles east of New York City, to a little skydiving company called Skydive Long Island.
A Cup of Joe | A Case of Shopping Cart Rage in the Bronx
There’s no place like home. This week’s case brings us to Jerome Avenue in the Norwood section of the Bronx where there is a Family Dollar supermarket.
A Cup of Joe | Who Decides Whether a Grandparent Should Have Visitation?
ENTER: Estee, a widowed mother of four young children; Jason, the deceased father; Janet, Jason’s mother, the grandmother.
A Cup of Joe | The Death of Cabbagestalk: A Time to (NOT) Kill?
In the novel, A Time to Kill, (1989) and movie (1996) with the same name we were given an example of when it was, well, a time TO kill.
What Every Consumer Should Know: Recent Legislative and Tax Changes Under New York State’s Real Estate Law | Featured on PropertyShark
Due to 2019 changes in the law, realtors and brokers need to become more aware of what it means to sell or lease properties in regard to new green standards.
A Cup of Joe | Ex’s Sex Videos Used to Force Favors: Is There is a Way Out?
This week’s case brings us to Colgate University in Hamilton, located in central Upstate New York.
A Cup of Joe | Bad Boyfriend Equals Bad Mom? Child Protection Law Update
This week’s case takes us up to Sullivan County, which starts about 70 miles northwest of New York City. Some just refer to it as the Catskill Mountains .
Brokers Beware – 7 Common Legal Mistakes to Avoid | Featured on PropertyShark
Have you been watching too many episodes of “Million Dollar Listing?” The show depicts the life of a real estate broker to be effortless, but not every day is filled with the glitz and glam you see on television.
A Cup of Joe | Golfer Falls Off Cart Driven By 17-Year-Old, Sues For Injuries
This week’s case takes us to a golf course about an hour north from the Bronx in Monroe, a pretty town in Orange County. The golf course sponsored the Andrew Glover Youth Program, which is a program for at-risk youths.
A Cup of Joe | Mother Leaves 2-Year-Old For A Half-Hour Inside 112 Degrees Car While Shopping
One warm summer day, Melanie took her car to go to a shopping center in Newburgh in Orange County. She took Edgar along for the ride. It was 88 degrees Fahrenheit outside and 112 degrees Fahrenheit inside the car.
Employment Law Update | Employers Must Now Allow Employees 3 Hours of Paid Time Off to Vote
Just last week, Governor Cuomo announced highlights to a series of changes in the state’s fiscal year 2020 budget.
A Cup of Joe | See What Happens When You Give a Shih Tzu - Animal Law Update
In this week's case we meet Jheri Ciaccio; Jheri's pet, Max, a Shih Tzu; and Biscuit, someone else's pet -- also a Shih Tzu, the same color as Max.
Commercial Leasing: Landlord & Tenant’s Responsibilities | Featured on PropertyShark
"The responsibilities of a commercial tenant differ greatly from those of a residential tenant.
A Cup of Joe | Couple Sleeping Off Hangover When Creep Climbs Into Bed
In this week’s case we meet George Fay, a 23-year-old college drop-out with a wealthy family; a 20-year old college student, Jane, who is Fay’s sexual assault victim; and, Jack Slye, Fay’s intimate friend.
JD Insider | Fashion Law Episode 2
This week, Eve is continuing her discussion on fashion law by teaching us more about the advantages of trademarks and patents. Find the full blog post below!
A Cup of Joe | Can A Landlord Remain Silent When Asked for an Accommodation By a Disabled Tenant?
In this week’s case we meet Roseann Birch; her pet, Lola, a 10-lb. Shitzu; and 3 members of a coop board: Norman Karin, Vincent Trotta, and Herbert Kamens. Roseann is an elderly tenant lived in the coop for 20 years.
Chelsea Manning Finds Constitutional Protections Have Their Limits | Featured on PacerMonitor
“While Americans are afforded protections under the first, fourth and sixth amendments, these protections are often not expanded to the classified information that Chelsea divulged,” said Taso Pardalis, an attorney in…
Commercial Leasing 101 | Featured on PropertyShark
"Many residential brokers have been intrigued by commercial deals, and the price tags on their commission, yet most are unaware of the vast differences between a residential and commercial deal.
Expert Interview: Receiving an Apartment Rent Increase Notice | Featured on RentCafé
"Getting a good price on a rental apartment is an achievement when you sign a new lease, but that doesn’t always guarantee that your rent will remain unchanged, especially in a competitive rental market.
JD Insider | Fashion Law Episode 1
On this week's episode of JD Insider, Eve Chowdhury walks us through the importance of fashion law and its various forms.
Greek Independence Day Celebration at Gracie Mansion
In honor of Greek culture and the thriving Greek community here in New York City, Mayor Bill de Blasio welcomed community leaders to Gracie Mansion in celebration of Greek Independence Day last night.
A Cup of Joe | The Case of the Classroom Assault (Classmate v. Classmate)
This week's case asks two questions: 1. whether a school should be on the hook when a student is hurt by another student when the teacher leaves the room; and, 2.
Cooperatives or Condominiums – Which Are NYC’s Most Acclaimed Properties? | Featured on PropertyShark
Real estate brokers and attorneys continue to vie for the hottest properties in New York City.
A Cup of Joe | No Pets Allowed - Sometimes
In this week’s case we meet Priscilla Vargas, a dog owner who lived in a no-pets-allowed apartment.
A Cup of Joe | Twisted Teen Viciously Kills Cat – Proper Punishment: Prison or Pills?
This week’s case concerns the need to protect pets from random acts of violence balanced against the need to assure that that adolescent criminal offenders are prosecuted properly for their behavior.
JD Insider | Cell Phones & Privacy
On this week's episode of JD Insider, watch as Gianna teaches us the privacy concerns over cell-phone data use, and walks us through some cases which have set the legal precedent for individual privacy rights.
You Finally Found Your Dream Home… Now What? | Featured on PropertyShark
"First time buyers might be nervous and confused about the home buying process, but who wouldn’t be when investing your entire life savings into a piece of real estate?
In The News | The National Covers PN Employment Case: "Qatari Royals Accused of Cheating Domestic Staff Out of Overtime Pay"
The case: Members of the Qatari royal family are being sued by former domestic staff for failing to pay overtime and breaking federal labor laws.
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop: Universal Hip Hop Museum to Open in 2023
The Universal Hip Hop Museum is set to open in 2023 in Bronx Point, lining up with the 50th anniversary of the founding of hip hop.
A Primer in Internal Revenue Code 1031 and the Art of the Deal for Real Estate Investors | Featured on PropertyShark
"In the metro New York area’s expanding real estate market, investors are continuing to exchange properties.
A Cup of Joe | Okay to Speed Over Limit to AVOID Hitting Deer?
This week’s case brings us to the beautiful town of Webster, New York, sitting right off of Lake Ontario, and just to the west of Rochester.
NY Gives Birth to Non-Citizens’ Right to a Jury Trial If Deportation Possible | Featured on New York Law Journal
On Nov. 27, 2018, the New York Court of Appeals handed down a decision that fashions a new rule when the criminal justice system is processing a non-citizen: No matter what level crime the non-citizen is charged with,…
'No Way for a Jurist to End 19 Years of Service' | Featured on New York Law Journal
The blowback received by former Appellate Division Justice David Saxe, in the wake of his article entitled “Chief Judge’s Inquiry Into Dissents Intrudes On Judicial Independence” (NYLJ 1/24/19, P. 7, Col.
A Cup of Joe | Woman Alleges That Poster of DEXTER Caused Fall Down Subway Steps at Grand Central
Here is a hypothetical: During the Superbowl halftime show this year, Adam Levine, of Maroon 5, caused quite a few fans to lose their balance when he took off his shirt.
A Cup of Joe | "Dude, Where's My Car?" - Auto Shop Law Update
In this week’s case, we meet Osyma who had her car parked on the street in Brooklyn as she went shopping. When Osyma returned from her errand a few hours later, her car was nowhere to be found. Gone, without a trace.
JD Insider | Robo Advising
Robo-advisers, which are digital investment advisers that provide automated, algorithm-based services, emerged in 2008 and have since become a rapidly growing segment of the investment advisory industry.
How Online Travel Agencies May Be Colluding to Cheat You | Featured on PacerMonitor
“The portals are hiding the true amounts of money charged by Expedia.com, Reservations.com, their agents and subsidiaries,” said Taso Pardalis, an attorney in Manhattan.
What a Difference a Foot Makes: Encroachments, Easements, and Adverse Possession | Featured on PropertyShark
"While you might never think that one foot in length would make a difference, in the world of real estate transactions it often can.
In The News | NY Post Covers PN Lawyers’ Employment Case: Top Columbia Law Professor Sued By Housekeeper Over Grueling Hours with Low Pay
Over the weekend, PN Lawyers was featured in a New York Post story about a high-profile employment and labor case.
A Cup of Joe | Lending Money in the Workplace – A Small Claims Odyssey
This week’s case illustrates one of the problems of lending money to co-workers.
We Were Featured on the New York Law Journal | So Much Depends on the Power to Dissent
"The dissent “batting-average” rationale imposed upon our intermediate appellate courts in New York is computed using the devil’s arithmetic; it is flawed and dangerous."
JD Insider | Foam Ban
After a long and litigious battle in New York City, the foam ban passed by the City Council in 2013 under then-mayor Michael R. Bloomberg is finally here to stay.
A Cup of Joe | Woman Shoots Violent Home Invader And Gets Arrested
In this week’s case, we meet Tonya, a single mother, 5’ 1” tall, who was attacked by an enraged ex, 6’2” tall, the day before New Year’s Eve.
JD INSIDER | Weed For Rails
The political issue of legalization of marijuana has become very popular nationwide over the course of the last decade. The federal government has criminalized marijuana use and possession on a national level.
How To Resolve A Neighborhood Fence Dispute | Featured on PropertyShark
"In today’s litigious society, more trivial disputes are arising between neighbors as to where fences should be installed. These disputes typically focus on determining the proper location of property lines.
A Cup of Joe | Combat by Agreement? Erases Justification Defense and Gets Brawling Neighbor Arrested
We got a call one day from a gentleman who wanted to know if we would be able to draft up an agreement between him and his enemy.
A Cup of Joe | State Denies Lotto Winner His Grand Prize
Do you spend a large part of your paycheck on lottery tickets? Do you purchase many scratch-off lottery tickets a day hoping to win big?
Changes in New York Overtime Exemption Standards | Employment Law Update
Starting this new year, New York overtime exemption standards are changing. As of December 31, 2018, the minimum salary that New York employers must pay their employees to have overtime exemption status is increasing.
A Cup of Joe | Creepy, Cryptic Phone Messages Gets Caller Jail Time
This week’s case finds us out on Long Island* and introduces us to James, a man who believed that the best way to talk things through a soured relationship was by leaving messages on the victim’s business voice mail.
JD Insider: Wearable Technology
Depending on your definition of “wearable technology,” wearables can be traced back to the 13 th century with the invention of eyeglasses.
A Cup of Joe | SCRAM Bracelet Flushes Drunk Driver Into Debt
This weeks case is about Brian, a young man who was convicted of driving while under the influence of alcohol.
A Cup of Joe | Medical Malpractice Update
This week’s case presents unusual and disturbing facts in the context of a claim for medical malpractice. It involves Jane, who suffers from intellectual disabilities.
Announcing our partnership with PropertyShark...
Starting this month our team of attorneys will be published as PropertyShark’s legal commentators on their wildly popular website.
A Cup of Joe | Tenant Sues WPIX News For Reporting Landlord's Unflattering Sign In Front Of House
This week's case is about the media's exposure to lawsuits when reporting the news.
Trending Legal News Vlog: Youtube & Free Speech
“The digital revolution has produced the most diverse, participatory, and amplified communications medium humans have ever had: the Internet.”
We Made the Front Page of TODAY'S New York Law Journal | Defending New Yorkers' Free Speech
CONGRESS CANDIDATE'S COMPLAINT FAILS TO SPECIFY SLANDEROUS OR LIBEL WORDS. CASE DISMISSED!
Nicki Minaj Copyright Suit Asks Federal Court To Weigh Inspiration vs. Infringement | Taso Pardalis Featured on PacerMonitor
Taso Pardalis was featured in the latest PacerMonitor article about a Nicki Minaj copyright lawsuit which calls to question the fine line between inspiration and infringement.
A Cup Of Joe | Jury Slams Gym That Agreed to Assist Blind Customer
This week’s case is about Joan, a blind 66-year-old woman who joined a gym, New York Sports Club, with the understanding that she would be provided assistance to use the equipment there.
Parents & Newborn Baby Separated Over Thanksgiving Day Weekend | Family Law Update
Black Friday was not so black for a precious newborn and his loving father thanks to our superwoman lawyer Ariadne!
A Cup Of Joe | Grandmother Versus Parents For Visitation Rights
Of course grandparents and their grandchildren have a special bond: they have a common enemy.
A Cup Of Joe | Housing Court Refuses to Force Victim to Pay Rent Owed By Her Abuser
This week’s case is about Robert and Morgan, a married couple in crisis.
A Cup Of Joe | The Failure to Deny, Deny, Deny…
What Could Happen When You Say Nothing In Response to a Charge of Criminal Conduct
A Cup Of Joe | School Is Not At Fault When 10-year Old Injured On Playground Court
Autumn is here in New York City, and at lunchtime children can be seen playing wildly in the local schoolyards fearing only the sound of the whistle or bell that will bring to an abrupt end their state of bliss.
A Cup Of Joe | Food Poisoning Case Against McDonald's Goes Forward
Our Media Team Director, Maria A. Pardalis, has decreed that PN’s Blog needed a little personality. So now it has a name: “A Cup of ‘Joe’ with Joe.” I like it. I like coffee.
International Legal Workshops: Protecting Your Brand Globally & Entering The U.S. Market | Paris, France
We happily kicked off the second leg of our International WeWork Events Tour in France at WeWork La Fayette.
Imus (In The Morning) Sued By 78-Year-Old - Case Dismissed | DISCRIMINATION LAW UPDATE
This week’s case is about age discrimination in the entertainment industry.
Defense Lawyer is So Bad that Judge Orders New Trial Even Though No Chance to Win With Any Lawyer | CRIMINAL LAW UPDATE
This week’s case involves Alan Wright, who was arrested for a robbery that occurred in a laundromat in Manhattan. He was convicted. The evidence was overwhelming:
Joseph Nohavicka Featured on Cover of New York Law Journal
Partner Joseph Nohavicka's article was featured on September 10th, 2018 publication of the New
Taso Pardalis Featured on PacerMonitor: Airbnb Host Fights City Hall in Case That Puts Sharing Economy on Trial
“While first targeting landlords of larger buildings who are turning their spaces into illegal hotels, the city is now focusing on smaller short-term rentals...”
Internet Inbox Cleaning Company Cannot Be Sued For Selling Customer Data When Contract States That They “May” | PRIVACY LAW UPDATE
This week’s case involves UnrollMe, a free internet service that helps consumers unsubscribe from unwanted emails.
Commissions Can Be Recovered Even Without Contract If Compensation Expected | REAL ESTATE BROKER UPDATE
In this week’s case, a real estate broker was retained to facilitate a lease for a franchisee of Burger King. The broker was just about to wrap it up the deal when the franchisee fired the broker.
City Human Rights Law Crushes Boss’s Subtle Amorous Advances | EMPLOYMENT LAW UPDATE
This week’s case involves sexual harassment in the workplace, an adver
Before the Bar | Week 6
This week, meet Carlos, who will be discussing the details and legal implications of the government's methodology in retrieving your location via cell signal.
Mother Who Uses Child In Shoplifting Caper Unfit to Work With Children | CHILD PROTECTION LAW UPDATE
This week’s case involves Natasha, a single mother of a five-year old, who lived with her parents, had earned an Associate's degree, and was continuing at a well-regarded four-year college to earn a Bachelor's degree in…
Before the Bar | Week 5
This week, meet Karen, who will be discussing the details and aftermath of the Zero-Tolerance Immigration Policy that was enacted earlier this year.
Interfering With Fence Installation Puts Neighbors On The Stand | NEIGHBOR LAW UPDATE
This week’s case involves a next-door neighbor husband-and-wife team who were sued by the people next door because they did not have all the facts right about their property line.
BEFORE THE BAR | Week 4
This week, meet Jacqueline. She will be discussing the future of smart contracts.
Security Deposits –Giving (or Getting) it Back | LANDLORD-TENANT LAW UPDATE
In this week’s case, we have a tenant who is trying to get back their security deposit. But the landlord wants to keep some of it for repairs. What does the tenant have to do to get the security returned?
BEFORE THE BAR | WEEK 3
This week, meet Alison. She was featured in a PacerMoniter.com article that discusses William McFarland's most recent arrest following the Fyre Festival scandal.
Performance Enhancement Company Sues MLB for Defamation But Loses | SPORTS LAW UPDATE
This week’s case involves a company that supplied athletes with a powerful banned performance supplement called IGF-1. (Here is a 3-minute Youtube video explaining how IGF-1 works.
BEFORE THE BAR | Week 2
Before The Bar is a weekly vlog series brought to you by our summer intern class and future lawyers. They will brief you on trending legal topics every Thursday.
Taso Pardalis Featured on Pacer Monitor: Fyre Organizers Face the Music After Leaving Everyone Feeling Burned
Following the disastrous Fyre Festival, back in April 2017, organizers are now facing a series of lawsuits and legal issues related to bankruptcy and fraud.
BEFORE THE BAR | Week 1
Before The Bar is a weekly vlog series brought to you by our summer intern class and future lawyers. They will brief you on trending legal topics every Thursday.
Soccer Player and Mom Sue After Cleat Gets Stuck in Open Grate | SPORTS LAW UPDATE
In this week’s case, a youth was injured during a soccer game when his cleat became stuck in a drainage grate that surrounded the perimeter of the field where he was playing.
NY High Court Ponders Protection of Animals, But Provides No Help | ANIMAL RIGHTS UPDATE
In this week’s case, the Court of Appeals raised a moral question rather than a legal one.
