Many businesses throughout New York come from a partnership between multiple individuals. Unfortunately, the partners in a business may get into disputes, leading to potential business litigation that is stressful and overwhelming for all involved. There are several...
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Reverse mergers: What exactly are they?
Owning your own business in New York can be a great venture to take on, and throughout your journey, you're likely to encounter several critical decision-making moments. One of the most common challenges, if your company grows large enough, is to conduct a reverse...
Things to know about commercial real estate investments
Both novice and expert investors in New York are attracted to commercial real estate investments, or CREs. Reasons for this interest include the potential for passive income, portfolio growth and consistent returns. But investors new to CREs should understand that not...
Lawsuit accuses Goldman Sachs executive of sexual harassment
In a lawsuit filed against Goldman Sachs Group Inc. the investment bank is accused of covering up sexual harassment and retaliating against workers who report unacceptable behavior. The lawsuit was filed on Oct. 26 by attorneys representing a former Goldman Sachs...
The SAG issued new guidelines regarding sexual harassment
Over the decades, countless actors in New York and other states have been the victims of sexual harassment. Sexual harassment is especially prevalent in Hollywood where directors and producers frequently take advantage of the power they wield over young actresses. In...
Parent company of Google agrees to major harassment settlement
Some people in New York may have heard about accusations that some executives at Google engaged in sexual harassment or misconduct. As part of a new settlement, Alphabet, the parent company of Google, is making dozens of updates to policies and is putting $310 million...
Workplace discrimination can take many veiled forms
Even if you work at a company in New York that has been named a "best place to work" by a publication or organization, you may still be subject to workplace discrimination. Incidents often start slowly, sometimes through seemingly innocent comments in multiple...
United Airlines Sued for Employment Discrimination
People in New York should know their rights when it comes to employment. New York state law keeps people from being discriminated against in the workforce. Characteristics like race, religion, sex, gender identity, disability and marital status are protected. That...
When you can contest a will
New York will contests are not always easy. However, there are times when you may feel that they are absolutely necessary. You may be fighting an uphill battle, but it is possible to overturn a will under the right circumstances. Standing and procedural requirements...
How to get probate court records
There may be a situation in which you need information from probate records in New York. Probate is a public process, so these records are publicly available. Depending on the court, you might be able to get some information online, such as the executor's name. There...