As a business grows, it’s not uncommon for relationships between partners to become strained over finances, strategy, and the direction of the company. In some cases, these conflicts can quickly escalate and lead to a complete breakup of the business. If you’re going...
Self-dealing can arise in any business, including startups, large corporations, and family-owned companies. Self-dealing is not only a conflict of interest, but also a breach of fiduciary duty that can erode trust, cause significant financial loss, and lead to serious...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
