This week’s case brings us to the campus of Union College over in scenic Schenectady, New York, a little north of Albany, and two hours east from Syracuse. Founded in 1795, Union’s ranking in the 2020 edition of Best Colleges was #45 among National Liberal Arts Colleges. Its tuition and fees are $57,324. The motto […]
We’ve been hearing a strange new term a lot these days: “force majeure.” It is French. It literally translates to "superior force." Sometimes it is referred to as “act of God.” What is "force majeure"? It is a provision in a contract that excuses an obligation. But first, what is a contract? To have a legally […]
New York’s Electronic Notary As part of the executive order, Continuing Temporary Suspension and Modification of Laws Relating to the Disaster Emergency, any “notarial act that is required under New York State law” is allowed to be performed using audio-video technology if the person seeking the notary's services, if not personally known to the notary, […]
Looking for a new book recommendation? We have you covered. Every week, one of our team members will share what’s currently on their book stack and why. So take a browse through our recommended reads on topics including law, business, entrepreneurship, leadership, and critical thinking. Listen to Joe's review on our podcast: Episode 10 Greg […]
Tenants of commercial or residential spaces who find that their lease no longer suits their needs have the option to sublease or assign the premises. Although these options are similar in function, the conditions differ for each. Often, lease agreements between tenants and landlords include a section on subletting or assigning terms. That’s because tenants […]
Many businesses have already begun to feel the devastating effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. To help soften the blow, companies may benefit from reviewing their business interruption coverage policies. Business interruption coverage can help pay for continuing and ongoing expenses including payroll, rent, and other expenses that don’t stop, even though the business’ source of […]
Our attorneys break down everything you need to know when going through the buying process. A property inspection allows the buying to examine the physical aspects of the property – from heating and plumbing to the structural appearance and even grass. A title search reveals any issues with the seller, the buyer and the property itself, including unpaid taxes, […]
Looking for a new book recommendation? We have you covered. Every week, one of our team members will share what’s currently on their book stack and why. So take a browse through our recommended reads on topics including law, business, entrepreneurship, leadership, and critical thinking. Listen to Joe’s review on our podcast: Episode 3 Greetings, law […]
“Babies don't need a vacation, but I still see them at the beach... it pisses me off! I'll go over to a little baby and say 'What are you doing here? You haven't worked a day in your life!'" Steven Wright, comedian This week, we head down to beautiful Montego Bay, Jamaica. A few years […]
“The hammer of the godsWill drive our ships to new lands…” Second Verse of Immigrant Song | Led Zeppelin This week, Cup of Joe ships out to Bahrain, a Kingdom in the Middle East. Legend states that it was the location of the Garden of Eden. The island nation comprises a small group of islands centered around […]