Whether you’re a property owner, contractor, subcontractor, real estate developer, or material provider, there are numerous risks and legal challenges involved in the construction industry on Long Island. Since the scope of construction projects is often complex, even...
You worked hard to build your business, and if someone else misappropriates your labors and expenditures in bad faith, it’s essential to take action to protect your interests. Unfair competition is a business tort that involves a competitor engaging in unfair,...
A non-compete agreement can be essential to protect your company’s trade secrets, client lists, and other proprietary information from being disclosed to competitors. However, creating these agreements can be complex — and they are increasingly scrutinized in the...
Running a business with a partner can have many advantages. However, when partnership disputes arise, they can disrupt operations, harm your company’s reputation, and adversely impact its bottom line. If your business partner has failed to uphold their obligations to...
There are many advantages in operating a family business on Long Island. However, these dynamics can also present some unique challenges. When conflicts arise in a family business, it’s not only personal relationships that are at risk — business relationships are in...
If you own a business on Long Island, there is a good chance you will face a lawsuit at some point. However, it’s important to understand that since these cases involve highly nuanced business principles and intricate legal issues, they are handled differently than...
In New York’s competitive business landscape, it’s essential to take proactive measures to safeguard your company, its assets, and its reputation. Notably, there are a number of legal strategies that can be implemented to protect your interests, mitigate potential...
Most businesses will face a dispute at some point — whether it involves a breach of contract, conflict with a partner, fraud, a breach of fiduciary duty, or another issue. Although some matters can be settled through negotiation, mediation, or arbitration, others can...
Legal disputes in business are always challenging — but they can be especially difficult when you run a company with family members. Whether you operate a business with your spouse, parents, children, or siblings, it’s important to ensure you take the necessary...
