When a prior instance of misconduct involves the immigration status of a witness, in view of the current political and societal climate on the subject, should a different standard be applied as to the limitation of a defendant’s right to confront their accusers and to carve out an exception to what has been understood for […]

With the holiday season in full effect, the retail business in New York City is booming. In fact, holiday sales are expected to rise by as much as 4%. As such, landlords can expect their retail tenants to bring in more customers than ever.   But, what happens if a tenant decides to shut down […]

A Whodunnit in Washington County, New York: Who Murdered Matt’s Mom? This week, we go up to White Creek in Washington County, which borders on New York’s North Country region and the border of Vermont. It is a 3-hour 45-minute drive north from Manhattan, and a 2-hour 45-minute drive west to Firefighter Park in Syracuse. […]

Celebrities are constantly in the public eye, often shying away from cameras and other times lovingly embracing them. Many public figures often complain about a lack of privacy, however, isn’t this a part of what they signed up for?   The legal question we will analyze is:  Can public figures ever properly and legally protect their […]

This week we go up to Hamburg, New York, way over in Erie County, near Buffalo. Just an under 7 hour-drive northwest from our office at 950 Third Avenue in Manhattan, and a 2 ½ hour drive west from The Bleu Monkey in Syracuse. The Seaway Trail, a National Scenic Byway, travels through Hamburg along the Lake […]

3 Essential Launch Tips For New Business & Startup Owners 1. Create A Winning Business Plan  Starting a small business or startup can seem like a daunting task that leaves you wondering where to start. The best place to begin is by creating an executive summary which is essentially your business’s calling card. You must […]

When looking to rent or purchase real estate in New York, two different instruments of payment that are used to secure one’s interest are security deposits and down payments. Renters will usually deal with security deposits to ensure their tenancy, while buyers will often be required to make a down payment. Security Deposits A security […]

This week, we head up to Elmira, New York, in Chemung County. It is located in the southwestern part of New York State, along the Pennsylvania border, in a part of New York called the Southern Tier.  Elmira is a little over a 4-hour drive northwest from our Manhattan office and just under 2 hours south from Dean […]

Here are the top 5 employment law updates of 2019 that every employer and business owner needs to be aware of. Have an employee that left your company recently? The ⏰ is ticking. All employers must provide departing employees with a written statement listing the date of separation AND the date of cancellation of the […]

This week’s case brings us up to Montgomery County, located in the heart of New York's Mohawk Valley region. The foothills of the Catskill Mountains dot the southern part of the county, while foothills of the Adirondack Mountains dot the north. The Montgomery County courthouse is a 1½ hour drive to Syracuse (due west); and a 3-hour drive north, as […]