The Eastern District of New York (EDNY) led all 93 U.S. Attorney’s Offices in civil asset forfeiture for FY 2024, recovering over $400 million from cases involving financial fraud, corruption, cybercrime, and sanctions violations.  Key Takeaways on Civil Asset Forfeiture:  How to Challenge a Civil Asset Forfeiture & Recover Your Property  If your bank accounts, […]

Trademark - Ineligible Marks and Relevant Grounds for Refusal New business owners often face challenges when attempting to register a trademark for their new business. This usually happens when the selected trademark falls under one of the categories of trademarks ineligible for registration. While sometimes the proposed trademark is fully ineligible, in other cases it […]

Starting 2025 with our amazing team at PN Lawyers. We gathered at Avra Madison in Manhattan for our annual New Year's Lunch. During the gathering, we reflected on a momentous 2024 and we are so grateful for our wonderful clients who make it all possible. We are looking forward to an even bigger 2025!

Why You Need an Employee Handbook for Your Business An Employee Handbook is typically put in place to protect employers and employees, by informing employees of their employer’s personnel policies that cover all key areas of hiring, employment, discipline, and termination, and of employees’ rights under applicable federal, state, and local laws. This is often […]

2024 Real Estate Law & Market Recap The real estate industry has had quite a few significant developments this year. Below are some of the key events of 2024: 1. Settlement Agreement & Practice Changes In March, the National Association of Realtors settled a lawsuit by agreeing to pay $418 million in damages and revising […]

What to Do When You Spot an Encroachment on Your Property Encroachments are a common occurrence for residential properties. While encroachments rarely reach the point of litigation, it is not unheard of. Read on to learn more about encroachments and what to do when you spot one on your property. What is an encroachment? An […]

Key Steps for Starting a New Business Whether you are a first-time business owner or a seasoned entrepreneur, starting a new business is an exciting time. Regardless of your experience, it can be easy to forget some foundational steps that may end up harming you later on, however. Follow these key steps when starting a […]

REAL ESTATE LAW:  Conducting Due Diligence When Buying a Property Buying a property is a significant investment, and conducting thorough due diligence is crucial to ensure a successful transaction. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned real estate investor, following a comprehensive due diligence process can help you make informed decisions and avoid potential […]

DWAI vs. DWI in New York: Understanding the Key Differences and Penalties Driving while ability impaired (DWAI) and driving while intoxicated (DWI) are two criminal charges related to impaired driving in New York. Although the two charges are often used interchangeably, there are some key differences between the two. In New York, a DWAI charge […]

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 […]