New York business owners know the importance of a good commercial lease. Unlike residential leases, commercial leases are usually long-term, since business owners generally plan to have their business remain in the same location. If you are an Albany business owner,...
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What business owners should know about the EPA
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) creates and enforces environmental regulations. As a New York business owner, you are probably familiar with some of the more common regulations, such as the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act. The EPA has many other...
How can energy developers acquire land?
Energy development is an expanding sector in New York. It has been driven by the pursuit of renewable sources such as wind and solar, alongside traditional energy sources of oil and gas. However, for those energy developers looking to get their share of the pie, how...
What are possible defenses in sexual harassment litigation?
Sexual harassment is a critical legal issue that can affect any workplace and lead to expensive litigation. It can affect every employee, and negatively impact operations, business morale, social goodwill, etc. However, businesses in New York facing a sexual...
What is a title dispute, and how do I solve one in New York?
In New York commercial real estate, a title dispute emerges when multiple parties stake conflicting claims or rights to a specific property. These disputes can encompass issues like who rightfully owns the property, possession, property use, boundary disputes and many...
New project will use hydropower to provide source of energy
Businesses in New York, across the nation and all over the globe are constantly looking for ways to limit the use of damaging energy sources and maximize renewable options. In recent years, this search has focused on offshore wind projects and solar energy. These are...
Four considerations when leasing land for solar panel use
Renewable energy is becoming more prevalent across New York. With it comes new economic opportunities. However, just like with other business ventures, this market has to be carefully navigated, otherwise you could end up missing opportunities and losing wealth. This...
Terminating a commercial lease
Typically, commercial leases are hard to terminate. New York law does not require commercial landlords to mitigate damages when a tenant terminates the lease early. This law may seem strict. However, if you are a commercial tenant, there might be some situations that...
ADR is a result-driven approach for business disputes
When operating a business, it would be ideal if everything ran smoothly, and no issues arose. Unfortunately, that is not the reality experienced by most businesses. Thus, it is imperative that businesses understand how they should approach and resolve any issues or...
Is an asset purchase agreement part of your business litigation?
There are many reasons that businesses in New York find themselves embroiled in litigation. Oftentimes, the heart of the matter is a breach of contract – which, in and of itself, may be due to a difference in interpretation of key contract terms. One common type of...