Article 78 of the New York Civil Practice Law and Rules is a legal tool that allows individuals or entities to challenge the decisions or actions of administrative agencies, public bodies or officers in court. Article 78 is important because it provides a way to...
Sophisticated Representation For
The Most Complex Projects
Sophisticated Representation For
The Most Complex Projects
Year: 2021
Understanding how a non-conforming building or land can be used
Every municipality in the state of New York has adopted a zoning code that designates the types of use that are permitted on each tract of land in the municipality. Amendments to a zoning ordinance can have a significant impact on the allowable uses of the property....
Adverse possession and your rights
While purchasing real estate might seem like a straightforward transaction because this kind of thing occurs on a daily basis, the reality is that many issues could arise and impact the completion of the transaction. One instance is encountering an individual or...
Resolving business disputes
When New York business owners have a disagreement with a business partner, a vendor or an employee, they may think that they must litigate the issue. However, there is an alternative process that may allow the parties to resolve their concerns outside of court. Common...
How do administrative hearings work in New York?
Disputes involving state agencies are addressed through New York’s administrative law system. This is a separate system from traditional trial court proceedings. Administrative hearings have some similarities and some differences compared to trial court proceedings....
What is a brownfield and how might it affect my business?
As defined by the federal Environmental Protection Agency, a brownfield is a piece of real estate that may be difficult to put to a different use, expand upon or re-develop because of environmental issues. Specifically, brownfields may include some sort of chemical...
New NLRB decision may lead to business litigation
Business owners in this climate are no strangers to layoffs. And, if so, they are also likely no strangers to severance packages and agreements, which also likely include broad confidentiality provisions. However, a new National Labor Relations Board decision may lead...
What is the most common type of commercial lease?
Entering a commercial lease in New York is a complex process. There are many types of commercial leases, and before signing one, you probably want to know if it is the best one for your situation. Gross leases A commercial lease can be a gross lease or a net lease. In...
How could we lose our nonprofit status?
Fighting the Internal Revenue Service is scary. After all, there is nothing in life that is guaranteed except death and taxes, so it might seem that if you cannot fight death, you cannot fight the IRS either. However, that is simply not the case. Indeed, if you get a...
Avoid business litigation by licensing IP the right way
Business litigation often occurs over contractual disputes or handshake deals because there is some confusion on terms or deficiency in the contract. Of course, even perfect contracts can lead to disputes, but perfect contracts have much less likelihood of litigation....