You depend on your business contracts to be negotiated in good faith so that you can secure terms that are favorable to you and that clearly dictate your rights and obligations. Yet, all too often businesses are tricked into signing contracts that aren’t in their best...
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Can schools refuse reasonable accommodation requests?
School can be a very uncomfortable place for students with special needs. About two-thirds of American public schools are not accessible to those with physical disabilities. At the same time, many educational institutions are hesitant to implement changes that could...
Be aware of these four risks of starting a sole proprietorship
You have a lot of options when it comes to choosing a structure to support your new business. While each type has its own benefits, each also has drawbacks that may impact your business operations moving forward. To mitigate those risks as much as possible, you should...
What should a partnership agreement address?
Partnership agreements can be essential to maintain order within a business operating under two or more parties. This contract typically contains each party's ownership, responsibilities and management obligations. It can also include specific resolutions or...
Why you should not reuse a standard contract for all agreements
Operating a company can be overwhelming, especially if your business starts to pick up. With an increase in product or service demand, your business will also need to adjust. You may need to hire more employees, attract additional investors and update agreement terms...
How automatic bankruptcy stay can save your business
Most business owners in the New York area regard the filing of a bankruptcy petition as a conclusive admission that the business has failed. While a bankruptcy petition is in fact akin to an admission of failure, the United States Bankruptcy code contains several...
What is the status of non-compete clauses in New York state?
The legal world was rocked in January of this year when the Federal Trade Commission announced that it was weighing a rule that would ban all non-compete agreements in the United States. During the ensuing months, many state legislatures, including New York’s, began...
How can you safely lay off staff?
If you are a business owner in New York right now, you might face some tough decisions, which may necessitate layoffs. One of the most painful decisions you can make is to lay off your staff. Laying off employees is not only emotionally challenging but also legally...
How contracts prevent problems
When it comes to potential legal concerns, it pays to be proactive. This is especially true when it comes to contracts, which commonly form the bedrock of any business relationship, be it between a company and vendors, suppliers, distributors and even customers....
Resolving disputes under IDEA
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a U.S. federal law that addresses how states and public agencies provide special education and related services to children with disabilities. Its purpose is to ensure that children with disabilities receive an...
