Employment Law: Key Steps to Navigating Severance Agreements Employment severance agreements play a crucial role in defining the terms and conditions that apply following termination of employment. Negotiating the right provisions can have a significant impact on the financial and legal aspects of the separation. It is therefore important to ensure that any severance agreement […]

Obtaining Greek Dual Citizenship - Everything You Need to Know Greece is world renowned for its rich cultural heritage, sandy beaches, ancient historical sites, postcard worthy islands, and delectable cuisine.   It’s no wonder that Greece has captured the hearts of people globally, ranking among the top 10 travel destinations and one of the most […]

Filing an Offering Plan for A Condominium In New York Previously, we introduced the concept of condominiums and how a condominium offering plan works. Next, we’ll present a general overview of the process of filing an offering plan for a new condominium development in New York after all architectural plans have been finalized. Regulatory Approval […]

Safeguarding Secrets: Non-Disclosure Agreements A well-drafted non-disclosure agreement (NDA) is a crucial tool for businesses to protect their confidential information and trade secrets, which often have substantial commercial value. NDAs can either be mutual, when both parties are disclosing confidential information to each other, or one-way –  when only one party is disclosing confidential information. […]

Is New York ready to include pets as part of the “immediate family” class for purposes of zone of danger liability? A Brooklyn Supreme Court justice has set the stage for a battle between the plaintiff’s negligence bar and the negligence defense bar with a July 15 decision on a motion to dismiss in Deblase v. Hill, 2024 […]

Après Moi, Le Déluge: 'Writ Large' Was use of “writ large” necessary to U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's news release regarding her motion to impeach U.S. Supreme Court Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas? A politician, it seems, isn’t safe even with a cryptic idiom these days.Thursday, the New York Law Journal reported on U.S. Rep. […]

Transfer on Death Deeds: State Amends New York Real Property Law The latest 2024 New York State Budget Bill includes a significant amendment that introduces the concept of Transfer on Death Deeds (TODD) in the state. This allows property owners to designate a beneficiary who will automatically inherit their real property upon the owner’s death […]

PN Lawyers at HLA's Judiciary Night PN Lawyers attended the Hellenic Lawyers Association’s 2024 Judiciary Night. The event honored members of the judiciary and the Honorable Joseph A. Zayas - Chief Administrative Judge of the New York State Unified Court System. The Hellenic Lawyers Association of New York was founded to establish a network of attorneys of Hellenic […]

IP Licensing: Legal Tips for Expanding Your Impact Licensing your intellectual property rights (IP) to a third-party as an additional source of revenue through the commercial exploitation of your IP or for expansion purposes can be an effective strategy to grow your business and extend your reach. Entering into a license agreement enables an IP […]

Overview of the Condominium Offering Plan The condominium offering plan is a prerequisite for the public offering or sales of condominiums under section 352-e of the General Business Law and must be filed with and approved by the Department of Law. The Department of Law is authorized to issue and enforce rules and regulations pertaining […]