Boundary and easement disputes are some of the most litigated issues that arise in connection with both residential and commercial properties. While a boundary dispute concerns a disagreement over the location of the property line, an easement dispute involves a...
Dividing Commercial Property Assets: What Long Island Businesses Need to Know About Partition Sales
Partition actions can be a powerful tool to resolve disputes among co-owners of commercial property. The process involves court oversight and can lead to physical division of the property — or judicial sale in cases where physical division is not practical. If you...
Protecting Your Property Rights on Long Island: Understanding Constructive Trusts
Residential, commercial, and investment property assets often represent the most significant assets a person possesses — and when disputes arise, they can quickly become contentious and complex. In situations where a property was acquired through fraud, mistake,...
When a Commercial Real Estate Contract Falls Through: What Buyers and Sellers Should Know
Due to limited supply and increasing demand, the stakes are high in the commercial real estate market on Long Island. But unfortunately, not every contract makes it to closing. There are a number of reasons a real estate deal might fall apart. Whether you’re a buyer...
Your Business Secrets Are Walking Out the Door: Legal Strategies to Enforce NDAs and Protect Confidential Information
Non-disclosure agreements — commonly referred to as “NDAs” — are crucial to safeguard sensitive business data. However, if these documents are not properly constructed or drafted to be enforceable, your proprietary information, client lists, marketing initiatives, and...
Fiduciary Duties of Corporate Officers and Directors
The officers and directors of a corporation don’t only have decision-making authority — they carry fiduciary duties. In the corporate arena, a fiduciary duty is a legal obligation officers and directors have to the shareholders. Specifically, they have a duty to act...
Arbitration vs. Court: Resolving Real Estate Disputes in New York Efficiently
Commercial real estate disputes are not uncommon — and disagreements over contracts, landlord tenant matters, and construction can quickly escalate. Importantly, court isn’t the only option available to resolve these types of conflicts. In many cases, arbitration is...
FAQs About Partition Lawsuits in New York: Common Concerns Answered
A partition action is a legal mechanism that can be used to resolve disputes between co-owners of a property when they cannot agree what to do with it. This type of lawsuit can be used in both commercial and residential real estate matters when there are...
When Business Partners Break Their Promises: Legal Strategies to Protect Your Company
In business partnerships, each partner owes the others a fiduciary duty. They have a legal obligation to act in good faith, with loyalty and care. However, business partners can sometimes break their promises to the company — and the other partners — by failing to...
