Your last will and testament expresses your wishes for how you want your property distributed after your death, but it does more than that: If properly executed, your will makes your wishes legally enforceable. This means that the executor you name in your will must...
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Three powerful defenses to a breach of contract claim
Contracts make the business world function efficiently. While these written agreements can clearly spell out expectations and obligations in business dealings, the terms of a contract aren’t always upheld. When this happens, breach of contract lawsuits can crop up. If...
What is the legal status of non-compete agreements in New York?
Early in 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”), the branch of the federal government responsible for maintaining competition in the market place and work place, issued a notice of rulemaking in which it announced that it was considering a rule that would abrogate...
Workers have protection from religious discrimination
Federal laws and the laws of New York protect workers from religious discrimination. Under federal law, protection from religious discrimination covers several basic points: Employers cannot refuse to hire, fire or take other adverse action because of an employee’s...
Competence is the cornerstone of a valid contract
When you enter the business world, contracts become a part of your daily landscape. They are the backbone of your interactions with partners, employees, employers and clients. They are more than just promises you make to each other. A contract solidifies a deal...
3 crucial mistakes to avoid in partnership dissolution
Business partnerships are built on trust, collaboration and collective expertise. As business owners, your experience significantly contributes to the company, just as your partner brings a crucial perspective to its growth. However, a time may come when your journey...
When is it appropriate to use non-disclosure agreements?
Running a business can come with various challenges, and this is especially true for owners who rely on proprietary and confidential information. In this day and age, protecting data is a priority, mainly if revealing these details can endanger business operations....
What should I include in my vendor agreement?
Many companies need to use vendors to support their operations and it is important to establish clear expectations for them. There are several elements you should include in a vendor agreement. Vendor agreement The vendor agreement should identify the parties and...
Understanding precedence clauses in employment contracts
When reviewing an employment contract, we already know to look for restrictive clauses and similar provisions to ensure they are valid. However, there are special clauses that not all workers may be familiar of, one of which are precedence clauses. A clause addressing...
What is consumer fraud, and why does it happen?
Consumer fraud is when an individual or entity employs deceptive business practices to cause a consumer to suffer personal or financial loss. The victims are consumers who genuinely believe they are participating in a legal business transaction when the reality is the...