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Success in Arbitration: Tips from a New York Business Lawyer
A New York Business Lawyer can help you navigate the arbitration process, including drafting and reviewing the arbitration agreement, representing you in arbitration proceedings, and appealing an arbitration award if necessary. They can advise you on the strengths and weaknesses of your case, and help you determine the most effective strategy for resolving your dispute. In addition, a NY Business Lawyer can help ensure that the arbitration process is conducted fairly and in accordance ...
Blog Articles
What Terms Should Be In A Social Media Influencer Agreement? Here is a Checklist.
Whether you are a social media influencer, an advertising agency or a brand looking to enter into social media influencer relationship, you should have ...
Does a New York LLC or Business Need any Licenses and/or Permits?
Some business activities require licenses or permits from New York state and/or local governments. To find out what licenses and permits may be required in New York, you can visit...
Negotiating the Terms of the Deal — Buying or Selling an LLC or Small Business In New York
After you have found your target New York business to acquire, you (and/or your corporate attorney) have to negotiate the terms of the business ...
How Do I Determine Whether my New York Business has Employees or Independent Contractors?
It is critical that you, the business owner — perhaps with the help of your corporate attorney — correctly determine whether the individuals providing ...
How Do I Convert a Partnership, LLC or Other Business Entity into a Corporation?
(You may also want to read our related post, "How Do I Convert a Partnership, Corporation or Other Entity into an LLC?") The New ...
Where can I Find Links to New York Business Laws?
Look here to find links to the New York Limited Liability Company Law, the New York Business Corporation Law, the New York Partnership Act, and the New York General Obligations Law. [...]
Videos
How do I Remove Rogue Member or Manager from My LLC?
Has your business partner, LLC member or LLC manager harmed your business? You are not stuck! There are ways to remove a rogue member or manager from your business, LLC, or partnership (similar to removing a rogue officer or shareholder from a company).
When do I need an NDA (Non Disclosure Agreement)?
So you have a great idea or a product and want to share confidential information with your prospective business partner. You should consider what information you will be sharing and make sure you are protected with a well-crafted non-disclosure agreement (also referred to as an NDA, or confidentiality agreement).
6-Step Business Startup Checklist
As a New York corporate attorney and tech startup lawyer, I am frequently asked for a checklist of items to consider when starting a business. Here is a checklist of my 6 steps to starting a business outlining some of the things that need to get done in starting or buying a large or small business (or a tech startup business). Find out more about how we can help you here. If you are launching a startup, consider our Fixed Fee Legal Startup Package for Entrepreneurs.
Business Purchase Checklist Part I
This is intended to help outline the general process of buying a business, explaining the legal aspects of how a business lawyer can assist in a business purchase transaction (it is not intended to be construed as legal advice for your particular situation). Basically, in these 2 videos, I try to help you identify what steps are involved in buying a business and what issues should be considered.
Part 1 of the video covers some typical terms and other items addressed in a term sheet:
- Names and Contact Information
- Purchase Price and Other Consideration
- Payment Terms; Financing; Downpayment
- Collateral (or security) for the Purchase Price
- Structure of the Deal
Business Purchase Checklist Part II
This is intended to help outline the general process of buying a business, explaining the legal aspects of how a business lawyer can assist in a business purchase transaction (it is not intended to be construed as legal advice for your particular situation). Basically, in these 2 videos, I try to help you identify what steps are involved in buying a business and what issues should be considered
Part 2 of the video covers some typical terms and other items addressed in a term sheet:
- Transfer Issues
- Covenant not to Compete
- Non-binding Nature of the Term Sheet
- Post-Closing Buyer and Seller Obligations
- Which is better — an asset purchase or a stock purchase of a company?
What is Aereo TV and Will Aereo Prevail in the Battle With Broadcasters?
Craig Delsack, New York media and technology attorney, was interviewed on May 1, 2013 by Karina Huber in a CCTV television report about the new player in the television distribution business — Aereo TV. The low cost internet TV provider offers its over-the-air television and DVR services in Manhattan (and soon to be other cities) for a very low cost, but broadcasters are fighting back.